Clinical Development Lead (Neuroscience)

## Clinical Development Lead (Neuroscience)Applylocations: Burgess Hill: Sant Cugat del Vallèstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 14, 2026 (19 days left to apply)job requisition id: 202605-112196At 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.### ### The PositionAt **Roche Diagnostics Solutions (RDS),** our mission is clear: to diagnose earlier, develop faster, and personalise treatment because every patient is unique. Our **Clinical Development & Medical Affairs (CDMA)** team drives innovation to improve healthcare outcomes globally.We see ourselves and our customers as a team that can only reach its full potential together. By listening closely to patients and physicians, and leveraging digitalisation and new technologies, we get closer to their real-world needs. This collaborative spirit creates an environment where ideas can grow and new ways of doing things can be tried – resulting in competitive products that get to patients faster.Our work spans the entire product lifecycle, from discovery to post-launch. By collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and patients, the CDMA chapter provides crucial medical insights, designs and executes clinical studies, and offers on-market support. Ultimately, we generate the comprehensive clinical evidence that demonstrates product safety, effectiveness, and scientific validity – facilitating smooth product registration, adoption and reimbursement globally so we can save lives and improve patient quality of life.**The Opportunity**Are you ready to shape the future of healthcare by leading the clinical development strategy for next-generation diagnostic solutions? As a Clinical Development Lead, Neuroscience within our Clinical and Medical Affairs organisation in Diagnostics, you will play a pivotal role in planning and implementing clinical development activities that bring medically-differentiated solutions to patients globally. In this role, you will act as a senior strategic voice and trusted advisor, fostering an environment where science and collaboration thrive.**Key Responsibilities**:* **Drive Clinical Strategy**: Lead the clinical development strategy for clinical diagnostic studies and complex programs, in the Neuroscience area, defining clinical utility, intended use, and claim extensions across our portfolio.* **Lead** **Health Authority Interactions**: Work closely with Global Regulatory Affairs in the completion and submission of global regulatory filings, authoring critical sections of meeting packages and reviewing clinical documents for international regulatory submissions.* **Forge Stakeholder Partnerships**: Act as the clinical lead in external interactions with health authorities, build strategic relationships with international Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and drive development partnerships across industry and academia.* **Foster Communication Excellence**: Oversee the implementation of communication strategies for clinical studies, representing the organisation at major medical congresses, advisory boards, and in key publications.* **Champion Innovation & Excellence**: Act as a key driver for competitive differentiation, innovation, and early pipeline activities while developing intellectual property strategies and optimising clinical processes.* **Coach and Mentor**: Act as a dedicated coach for team members, nurturing confidence and helping colleagues develop their skills and expertise.**Who You Are**You are an analytical, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. You are passionate about customer and patient-centricity, and you excel at integrating multiple cross-functional perspectives into a unified clinical strategy.* **Education**: Medical degree (MD) or an advanced degree (PhD) in Neuroscience or related fields.* **Experience**: Established experience within academia, diagnostics, or the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in the neuroscience area* **Clinical Development expertise**: Demonstrated experience of designing and leading large, complex clinical development programs across all stages of the product development and guiding cross-functional, matrixed teams* **Regulatory Knowledge**: Deep understanding of applicable global standards and regulations, such as ICH-GCP, FDA, and NMPA, experience with IVDD/IVDR and MDR preferred* **Inclusion & Collaboration**: Ability to partner effectively across diverse regions, cultures, and time zones to foster an environment of belonging and collaboration.* **Travel**: Willingness to travel up to 25% depending on project phases.Our combined strength in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics offers you a unique opportunity to create innovative solutions that transform patient care. At Roche, we aim high to deliver life-changing healthcare solutions.If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on patients and healthcare systems worldwide, this is the place for you. Apply today!#J-18808-Ljbffr…