Strategic Innovation & Portfolio Management Lead, CVRM

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. 

The Roche Clinical Development organization is structured by therapeutic area and is responsible for developing and executing the late-stage development (Phase 2-3) clinical strategies and plans to deliver medically differentiated therapies that provide meaningful improvement to patients. 

We are seeking an accomplished and seasoned leader to drive our portfolio growth through both internal and external innovation and guide the development of clinical assets. This role requires a unique combination of deep scientific and therapeutic expertise across cardiometabolic diseases, a proven track record of advancing R&D programs through key stage gates, and extensive experience in deal-enabling activities (i.e. establish, advance , and maintain external collaborations). Additionally, this role requires a deep understanding on a portfolio level of key areas of innovation that can drive value. Thus, the ideal candidate is a seasoned drug hunter and drug developer who can identify, evaluate, and execute high-impact strategic partnerships and guide programs across the R&D value chain. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Scientific & Clinical Leadership: Leverage deep scientific expertise to accelerate clinical development by addressing key biological translational questions. You will make major contributions to developing the Clinical Development Plan for assigned molecules and indications. Provide strategic scientific input to both internal and external programs, ensuring rigor and alignment. 

• External Innovation & Business Development: Lead the formulation and execution of our external strategy to build a robust portfolio across CVRM. This includes identifying and evaluating opportunities across biotech, academia, and venture capital. You will be the primary lead for driving key strategic partnerships in the Boston/East Coast ecosystem, including serving as a key member/chair of Joint Steering Committee(s) to ensure the success of established collaborations. This requires close partnerships with internal groups like Research & Early Development (REDs), Corporate Business Development, Product Development (PD) and Global Product Strategy (GPS). 

• Strategic Insights & Data Analysis: As a member of the CVRM Product Development, Leadership Team (PD-LT), you will provide guidance assessing potential assets. You will gather and analyze data and information to create and ensure strategic alignment for our research and clinical development plans. You will stay abreast of internal and external developments and participate in competitive intelligence activities as appropriate. 

• Network & Influence: Cultivate and leverage a strong global network of key opinion leaders and partners across different geographies to advance our strategic goals. You will collaborate with a variety of internal and external partners, including clinical investigators, scientists, and multi-disciplinary internal groups across PD, research, business development, and legal/contracting. 
   

This position will be based on-site in Boston, MA.

Relocation support will be provided for this position.

Who You Are: 

(Requirements) 

• Education: PhD or MD/PhD in a relevant scientific discipline such as Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field, with a specific focus on cardiometabolic, obesity, and diabetes research, with significant publication record demonstration of being a recognized expert in your field. 

• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, with a successful track record spanning both discovery research and senior-level business development and/or external innovation roles. Strong understanding of all phases of drug development is also required. 

• Demonstrated Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, as well as to build and scale high-performing scientific and strategic groups. 

• Business Development/Due Diligence Expertise: Explicit experience in deal diligence with a proven track record of successful partnerships, both with academia and with biotech companies. Prior experience in a similar role supporting business development and scientific insights within the pharma or biotech industry is also essential. 

• R&D Program Acumen: A history of guiding programs from early discovery through IND or IND through phase 2/3 as evidenced by specific examples of delivering clinical or IND-ready candidates. You have significant experience working with the principles and techniques of data analysis, interpretation, and clinical relevance.

Preferred:

• You have track record of establishing successful internal partnerships with relevant partner organizations and the ability to act as an ambassador for Roche

• You have strong influencing skills and are a confident communicator

• You have prior people management experience

• You have strong interpersonal skills: Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and influencing skills: has built and cultivated important relationships both inside an  organization and externally. Has proven abilities to influence internal partners and stakeholders, thought leaders, national advocacy  organizations, national standard-setting bodies, and other relevant external parties. Seamlessly collaborates with colleagues/other parts of the organization.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Boston, MA is $225,500 - $419,000.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. 

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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