Global Medical Affairs Lead, Liver Disease

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The Position

The Opportunity

At Roche, we believe care should start before disease takes hold. Join our collaborative and dedicated team of Global Medical Affairs Leads within Clinical Development and Medical Affairs. In this pivotal role, you will partner closely with international business teams and digital information solution units to develop and commercialise innovative diagnostic solutions for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) and Chronic Liver Disease (CLD), including liver fibrosis. You will have an unparalleled opportunity to advance healthcare globally, improve patient outcomes, and shape the future of early detection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Global Medical Strategy: Provide strategic medical and scientific leadership to develop and execute global medical plans, including evidence generation, investigator-initiated studies, and research collaborations.

• Cultivate Global Partnerships: Build and maintain strong, compliant relationships with global thought leaders, academic networks, investigators, and professional societies to drive the safe adoption of diagnostic solutions.

• Lead Scientific Communications: Develop and deliver impactful medical education programs, scientific symposia, publications, and congress presentations to effectively communicate clinical data both internally and externally.

• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with international stakeholders and regional affiliates across cultures and time zones to identify mutual opportunities for collaboration and foster an environment of belonging.

• Champion Patient-Centricity: Embed a patient-first mindset into everyday actions, ensuring all medical activities adhere strictly to global regulatory guidelines, legal standards, and healthcare professional (HCP) interaction codes.

• Mentor and Coach: Act as an autonomous, self-directed leader and serve as a coach to support the development of colleagues with less experience.

Who You Are

You are a proactive, systems-thinking medical professional looking for a workplace where you can pursue your interests across geographies and functions. You thrive in complex, rapidly evolving environments and want to leverage your scientific expertise to make a lasting impact on patients worldwide. To be successful in this role, you bring:

• An MD and/or PhD with dedicated expertise in Hepatology and a deep understanding of clinical applications for diagnostics, such as biomarkers and algorithms.

• Established experience within medical affairs or clinical development, leading the design and implementation of clinical studies, medical education initiatives, and scientific communications.

• Matrix Leadership Skills: A proven track record of leading complex programs and strategic decision-making within global, cross-cultural matrix environments.

• Exceptional Communication & Presentation Skills: Near-native or fluent English communication skills with the confidence to deliver complex clinical messages to diverse audiences with energy, clarity, and impact.

• Regulatory Acumen: A deep understanding of legal, compliance, and regulatory frameworks impacting the healthcare, biopharma, and medical diagnostics industry.

• Mobility: Flexibility and willingness to travel up to 20% nationally or internationally.

Together, we’ll advance along the whole patient journey with the aspiration to prevent, stop and cure diseases. Apply today!

 

 

Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Burgess Hill. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.

Who we are

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.

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