OverviewJoin to apply for the Medical Director — Multiple Sclerosis role at Roche.Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The PositionIn Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients. Neuroscience & Rare Diseases is a major focus area, and we are seeking a Medical Director focusing on multiple sclerosis to advance our mission of transforming science into medicines for patients with disorders of the nervous system.The OpportunityIn this role, you will lead and/or support early-stage clinical projects from entry into a human through proof of mechanism and proof of concept, to transform molecules into new medicines in an area with huge unmet medical needs. You will leverage your expertise to translate innovative molecules into potentially transformative therapies for patients with severe brain disorders. By marrying science and strategy, you will design rigorous and efficient clinical experiments that will support robust decision-making to get promising therapies to patients as soon as possible.ResponsibilitiesLead and/or support cross-functional teams to design and execute clinical development plans from Phase 1 through Phase 2 (proof-of-concept)Coach Clinical Scientists in a line- or functional-manager statusClosely interface with project team leaders as well as safety, clinical pharmacology, clinical operations, biostatistics, regulatory, research and biomarker groups and other members of project teamsLead and/or support internal stakeholder management and governance interactions around project plans and therapeutic area strategyLead and/or support external engagements with advisory boards, site investigators, health authorities, and other key stakeholdersProvide clinical input to programs in discovery researchLead scientific communications and disseminate the results of clinical trials in the form of conference presentations and journal publicationsWho You AreYou have an MD or MD/PhD with a specialty in neuroimmunology, multiple sclerosis, or a similar field. Board certification and fellowship training or research experience in relevant areas is preferredYou bring at least 5 years of experience in longitudinal clinical research, preferably in drug development or clinical trialsYou hold a strong track record of scientific excellence in the field, evidenced by substantial achievement in designing and implementing clinical trials and/or a high level of scholarship in industry or academiaYou have experience in clinical drug development within the industry, ideally in the early stages of clinical developmentAs a leader, you will work within a matrix environment where influencing and inspiring others to strive for excellence is expectedReady to take the next step? We’d love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity!About RocheLet’s build a healthier future, together. Roche employs more than 100,000 people globally and is dedicated to advancing science to ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in millions treated with our medicines and billions of tests conducted with our Diagnostics products.Seniority levelAssociateEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionResearch, Science, and EngineeringIndustries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr