Expert Imaging Lead, CVRM

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The Expert Imaging Lead is based in the Digital Endpoints and Patient-Centered Solutions (DEPCS) team, the innovative imaging science, digital health, and measurement technology function within Roche Product Development Data Sciences (PDD). Operating across the Science of Medicines and Operations, DEPCS is responsible for embedding advanced medical imaging, patient-centered endpoints and AI-enabled measurement tools into the fabric of clinical development. By integrating imaging science, data science, and digital product thinking, DEPCS delivers scalable and regulatory-ready innovations that enhance trial design, accelerate decision-making , and maximize clinical value of Roche medicines.

The Expert Imaging Lead, Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism (CVRM) plays a pivotal role in advancing the strategic and scientific application of imaging across our CVRM pipeline. Operating within DEPCS, the Imaging Lead, CVRM serves as the primary scientific and strategic liaison for imaging solutions, ensuring alignment with molecule and program goals, clinical and regulatory requirements, and enterprise innovation priorities.

The role bridges Medical imaging science, Pharmaceutical Drug Development,and Advanced Analytics/AI,to design fit-for-purpose, scalable, and regulatory-ready imaging strategies. Collaborating closely with The TA Lead in DEPCS and Digital and Patient Centred Outcomes Research leadership, as well as cross-functional teams and external partners, the CVRM Imaging Lead builds multi-year imaging roadmaps that elevate endpoint precision, protects data quality, and drives asset differentiation, improving the probability of technical success within the CVRM pipeline.

• You hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent in Radiology, Imaging Science or a related discipline and 12+ years of experience in imaging science with strategic impact across clinical trials or drug development programs or a mix of relevant scientific degree and directly relevant experience
• You have broad and deep expertise in relevant imaging methods, including regulatory strategy and AI/ML-enhanced analytics
• You demonstrate proven leadership in high-complexity, global projects and governance interactions
• You are able to influence senior stakeholders and lead scientific strategy across functions and geographies
• You bring deep understanding of the clinical and drug development context, preference for CVRM experience
• You demonstrate proven experience in data science, AI/ML, digital health, or related technologies and their application in the pharmaceutical industry
• You bring broad experience in the development of AI-based, data-driven solutions for healthcare
• You have proven experience managing projects from concept through deployment and success measurement
• You bring a process-oriented mindset with attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results, with deep enthusiasm for developing and embedding groundbreaking new capabilities
• You demonstrate capacity for independent thinking and ability to make decisions based upon sound principles
• You show excellent strategic agility including problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and agility that extends beyond the technical domain
• You demonstrate respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in the global workplace
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in the areas of presentation and writing, with the ability to…