Global Medical Science Leader Infectious Disease

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come.

Join Roche, where every voice matters.

At Roche, we believe science has the power to transform the way the world treats infectious diseases. As a Global Medical Science Leader (GMSL), you will be at the forefront of shaping how new antibiotics are developed, launched, and integrated into global healthcare practice. This is more than a scientific role – it is an opportunity to influence how patients worldwide gain access to life-saving treatments, while partnering with some of the most innovative minds in medicine, public health, and digital science.

If you are driven by purpose, energized by collaboration, and inspired by the chance to change medical practice on a global scale – this is your next step.

• You shape the future of medicine by leading and contributing to medical strategies for innovative antibiotics
• You design and deliver integrated evidence generation plans, spanning clinical studies, IISs, real-world data, and scientific collaborations
• You bring deep medical expertise in Infectious Diseases to guide development, launch, and patient access
• You build trusted partnerships with global medical leaders, patient organizations, payers, and public-private health institutions
• You strengthen market access strategies by integrating clinical and ecosystem insights into value-driven solutions
• You inspire confidence and trust through scientific dissemination, education, and peer-to-peer engagement
• You represent Roche globally, sharing insights and thought leadership with the wider medical community
• You empower and mentor colleagues across the worldwide medical network, fostering collaboration and agility

• Education:
  
  PhD or MD in Medicine, Life Sciences, or a related field
• Dual Clinical & Industry Track Record:
  At least 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in Medical Affairs (at local and global levels) combined with hands-on clinical hospital experience (e.g., acute hospital care, ICU, Infectious Diseases, or Antimicrobial Resistance)
• Therapeutic Expertise:
  Deep scientific proficiency spanning Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Respiratory diseases (e.g., ILD, COPD)
• Ecosystem & TAE Engagement:
  Demonstrated success in building scientific networks and external stakeholder engagement from the ground up, with established connections to multidisciplinary specialists, ICU clinicians, hospital pharmacists, and global healthcare bodies (e.g., WHO, FIND, BARDA, Gates Foundation)
• Evidence Generation Strategy:
  Proven capability in orchestrating end-to-end evidence generation frameworks - leveraging Real-World Data (RWD) and clinical study designs to drive pre-launch readiness and asset optimization
• Strategic & Matrix Leadership:
  Strong experience acting as a conduit between Global Medical vision and local affiliate needs, managing cross-functional matrix environments (Commercial, Clinical Ops, Medical) across diverse geographies and Must-Win Markets
• Communication & Dissemination:
  Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus) with strong strategic agility and experience leading scientific dissemination strategies (e.g., via Medical Community Forums and congress orchestration)

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.