Overview
Global Head - Computational Biology - Neurology and Ophthalmology role at Roche. Join to apply for the Global Head - Computational Biology - Neurology and Ophthalmology role at Roche. Roche is committed to an inclusive culture where every voice matters.
The Position
Advances in AI, data, and computational sciences are transforming drug discovery and development. Roche’s Research and Early Development organisations at Genentech (gRED) and Pharma (pRED) leverage data and computational models to accelerate R&D. The new Computational Sciences Center of Excellence (CoE) aims to harness data and AI to support scientists in both pRED and gRED to deliver innovative medicines for patients worldwide.
The Opportunity
This role will ensure that gRED and pRED are supported with world-leading data, analytical, and computational biology approaches in Neurology, Rare Diseases, and Ophthalmology, developing projects through pre-clinical and clinical stages. You will lead teams with broad expertise in bioinformatics, biostatistics, disease and data science, with a primary focus on Neurology, Rare Diseases and Ophthalmology. You will drive impact on the gRED and pRED portfolio, build stakeholder relationships, and set strategy for your team and Roche. Responsibilities include talent decisions, resourcing, business processes, and capability development, contributing to the organization’s overall success.
Responsibilities
* Strategic leadership of the Computational Biology - Neurology, Rare Diseases and Ophthalmology department within the Computational Center of Excellence and member of the Computational Biology and Medicine LT
* Define vision and strategy for computational biology in Neurology, Rare Diseases and Ophthalmology to achieve gRED and pRED objectives and implement world-leading approaches in portfolio projects to identify and assess new targets and to support the characterization of molecules and models that inform data driven decisions along the value chain
* Responsible for hiring, developing, and retaining talent, fostering an environment for team members to broaden their skills for enhanced outcomes
* Ensure standardized tools and pipelines for computational biology, collaborating closely with biologists and computational leaders for efficient data flow and decision-making
* Drive innovation in analysis approaches, establish strong internal and external partnerships, and lead by example to demonstrate and align with our core values
Who you are
* PhD in a scientific or technical field with 10+ years of experience, including significant group management and team formation
* Deep expertise in computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, data science, or similar fields
* Proven expertise in pre-clinical and clinical research in Neurology, Rare Diseases or Ophthalmology
* Proven experience leading large teams, involving multiple stakeholders, and achieving outstanding results efficiently
* Excellent partnering and collaboration skills, building trustful partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
* Deep understanding of how biological data analysis impacts decision-making along the value chain
* Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, quickly understand topics, formulate problem statements, and achieve successful outcomes
* Willingness to travel regularly to ensure exchange with your global team members and stakeholders.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Research, Science, and Engineering
* Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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