Medical Director — Sclerosis

The Position

Medical Director focusing on multiple sclerosis.

In 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.

• Lead 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 status
• Closely interface with project team leaders as well as safety, clinical pharmacology, clinical operations, biostatistics, regulatory, research and biomarker groups and other members of project teams
• Lead and/or support internal stakeholder management and governance interactions around project plans and therapeutic area strategy
• Lead and/or support external engagements with advisory boards, site investigators, health authorities, and other key stakeholders
• Provide clinical input to programs in discovery research
• Lead scientific communications and disseminate the results of clinical trials in the form of conference presentations and journal publications

• You have an MD or MD/PhD with a speciality in neuroimmunology, multiple sclerosis, or a similar field. Board certification and fellowship training or research experience in relevant areas is preferred.
• You bring at least 5 years of experience in longitudinal clinical research, preferably in drug development or clinical trials.
• You 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 academia.
• You have experience in clinical drug development within the industry, ideally in the early stages of clinical development.
• As a leader, you will work within a matrix environment where influencing and inspiring others to strive for excellence is expected.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.