OverviewGlobal 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 PositionAdvances 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 OpportunityThis 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.ResponsibilitiesStrategic 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 LTDefine 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 chainResponsible for hiring, developing, and retaining talent, fostering an environment for team members to broaden their skills for enhanced outcomesEnsure standardized tools and pipelines for computational biology, collaborating closely with biologists and computational leaders for efficient data flow and decision-makingDrive innovation in analysis approaches, establish strong internal and external partnerships, and lead by example to demonstrate and align with our core valuesWho you arePhD in a scientific or technical field with 10+ years of experience, including significant group management and team formationDeep expertise in computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, data science, or similar fieldsProven expertise in pre-clinical and clinical research in Neurology, Rare Diseases or OphthalmologyProven experience leading large teams, involving multiple stakeholders, and achieving outstanding results efficientlyExcellent partnering and collaboration skills, building trustful partnerships with internal and external stakeholdersDeep understanding of how biological data analysis impacts decision-making along the value chainAbility to lead a multidisciplinary team, quickly understand topics, formulate problem statements, and achieve successful outcomesWillingness to travel regularly to ensure exchange with your global team members and stakeholders.Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.DetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Research, Science, and EngineeringIndustries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Roche by 2x.Get notified about new Head of Biology jobs in Basel, Basel, Switzerland.Senior Director/Head, Translational AI Lab (TRAIL) is mentioned in the posting but not required for this role.
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