Clinical Research Engagement Lead

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Clinical Research Engagement Lead (Fixed-Term) 

At Roche Pharma Product Development Global Clinical Operations (PDG), we are determined to transform drug development and realize our Pharma Ambition to deliver 20 transformative medicines addressing diseases with the highest societal burden by 2029.

The Opportunity

Do you want to play a crucial role in revolutionizing clinical trials? We're looking for a Clinical Research Engagement Lead to join our team. We're offering a unique opportunity to strengthen our relationships with clinical trial sites, ensuring a seamless and collaborative experience for everyone involved. In this role, you will be a champion for clinical trial sites, serving as their primary point of contact and ensuring their needs are heard and addressed.

You'll have a direct impact on the success of our clinical trials, from early to late-stage development, by:

• Developing and executing tailored site engagement strategies to foster trust and operational excellence.

• Acting as a local escalation point for study-level challenges and working with internal teams and our Contract Research Organization (CRO) to find quick solutions.

• Proactively engaging with sites to identify challenges, share best practices, and improve our clinical trial operations.

• Collaborating with a cross-functional community to anticipate and support site needs, enhancing their overall experience.

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who is ready to make a difference in the clinical trial landscape and contribute to a culture that champions a "ONE Roche" approach.

You are a strategic and customer-centric professional with a proven track record of managing site relationships and overseeing complex clinical trials. You thrive on building trust and positive, lasting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including our CRO partners.

Your qualifications include:

• A degree (MD, PhD, MA/MS, BA/BS) in life sciences or an equivalent field.

• Significant experience in the pharmaceutical or a related industry, with an end-to-end understanding of clinical trial processes and regulations.

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and the Polish language of the host country is mandatory.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, results-driven attitude.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and a willingness to travel to sites on an ongoing basis.

SE6–SE7. The final grade will be determined based on the recruitment process.

Temporary position until the end of October 2027.

This is a hybrid position that combines office presence with travel across Poland. The frequency of office attendance will depend on business needs, such as workshops, conferences, town halls, team meetings, and other collaborative activities.

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.