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The Position

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. This role is based in Data Management, a core function within Product Development Data Sciences (PDD). We lead the industry in speed and efficiency across all data management responsibilities. We achieve this through the development of tools, automation, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies that streamline clinical trial data collection and delivery.

As trusted partners in end-to-end drug development, Data Management leverages deep expertise in cross-therapeutic area data modalities to lead and influence clinical trial data strategy across Roche. We balance the need for high-quality outputs with fit-for-purpose data collection, enabling faster, more efficient trials that support timely decision-making and accelerate the delivery of new medicines to patients.

The Opportunity: As the Data Management Therapeutic Area (TA) Lead for Oncology, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all data management activities across the therapeutic area portfolio. You will oversee a team of senior data managers and serve as the functional point of accountability for the delivery, quality, and innovation of clinical data across studies and programs. This role requires strong collaboration with all TA Leads in Data Management to ensure consistent and distinct ways of working, as well as cross-functional collaboration with Biostatistics, Analytical Data Science, and Clinical Operations teams to ensure timely and inspection-ready data delivery. You will play a key role in translating organizational strategy into TA-level execution, embedding modern data solutions, and building a high-performing team that drives continuous improvement.

• You align clinical data management strategy and execution for [Therapeutic Area] with PDD’s broader goals
• You embed and advocate for the adoption of Data, Digital/AI, and Design (the 3Ds) across data management workflows in [Therapeutic Area]
• You serve as a role model for quality, collaboration, and delivery excellence, promoting a learning mindset across your team
• You create clear accountability across the data management function and with cross-functional partners to ensure aligned delivery within [Therapeutic Area]
• You define and implement the TA-level data management strategy aligned with clinical development, regulatory, and functional objectives
• You serve as a key contributor to functional planning and governance by sharing TA-specific needs, risks, and opportunities
• You drive portfolio-wide improvements in data quality, consistency, and speed of delivery
• You allocate resources across the [Therapeutic Area] portfolio, and across Data Management as necessary (in collaboration with other TA Leads)
• You evaluate challenges as they arise and determine whether to own their resolution or direct them to the appropriate decision-makers for solutioning
• You act as the primary liaison between the Data Management function and key stakeholders across PDD (e.g., Biostatistics, Analytical Data Science, Real World Clinical Data Strategy, etc.) to drive alignment and shared accountability for data delivery within the therapeutic area
• You partner proactively with Real World & Clinical Data Strategy counterparts to drive the [Therapeutic Area] Strategy You foster strong internal and external partnerships, including with CROs, technology vendors, and industry consortia, to enable fit-for-purpose, timely, and inspection-ready data
• You partner closely with Clinical Operations to ensure alignment on data standards, processes, strategies, study information, and more – contributing to overall data integrity and quality
• You represent Data Management in therapeutic area-level governance forums, cross-functional planning meetings, and regulatory interactions as needed
• You influence therapeutic area strategy and decision-making by bringing forward operational insights and data quality trends
• You serve as the single PD-DSA point of accountability for data delivery and quality within the [Therapeutic Area], ensuring robust, inspection-ready data across all clinical studies and data sources
• You oversee data acquisition, flow, integration, and curation strategies across internal and external sources (e.g., eCOA, labs, imaging, DCT, RWD) to ensure timely and fit-for-purpose data for downstream use by analysis and regulatory teams
• You promote data integrity and compliance across the study lifecycle by driving adherence to standards, metadata-driven processes, and quality frameworks across all modalities and data types
• You foster a culture of continuous innovation and learning by embracing emerging technologies, automation, and digital health trends, collaborating with Tech Excellence (TechX) and cross-functional partners to advance the data strategy roadmap for the TA
• You contribute thought leadership on modern data management methodologies, systems, and digital trial models, ensuring consistent application of best practices that enable speed, scalability, and quality in clinical data delivery
• You are accountable for driving and embedding scalable processes and solutions aligned with Real World and Clinical Data Strategy, ensuring that data is curated to support reliable analysis, submission, and scientific interpretation
• You lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing global team of data management leaders, ensuring their continued professional growth and ability to deliver strategic impact within the therapeutic area
• You establish and monitor performance metrics that reflect data quality, delivery, and innovation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enabling continuous improvement
• You provide ongoing feedback, recognition, and coaching to support individual development and team excellence
• You promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning, embracing evolving data methodologies and technologies
• You partner with P&C and functional leadership to attract, retain, and grow top data management talent, ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders and sustainable team capacity
• You demonstrate respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in the global workplace

Who you are:

• You hold a Bachelor’s (or advanced degree; MSc., MPh., PhD) in life sciences, data science, or a related field
• You have a minimum of 12 years of experience in clinical data management or biometrics with 6+ years in people or matrix leadership roles
• You demonstrate success in managing study or program data management in a therapeutic area context
• You possess deep knowledge of CDISC standards, the clinical data lifecycle, and regulatory data expectations
• You bring excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• You are familiar with modern clinical data platforms, decentralized trial models, or metadata-driven architectures
• You have proven experience in leading inspection readiness activities or audit response
• You have contributed to global functional initiatives or governance structures
• You possess thorough understanding of the end-to-end drug development lifecycle, particularly on elements involving data and statistical sciences, advanced analytics methods, and data visualization tools and techniques
• You have experience and understanding of new trends with all relevant data types (e.g., high-dimensional data) and analytics
• You bring a track record of establishing successful internal and external partnerships with relevant partner organizations and are able to act as an ambassador for Roche
• You are willing to adopt new technologies and methodologies, with deep interest in AI and digital advancements
• You have experience leading a global team across multiple time zones
• You are an influential and confident communicator
• You have strong English language skills
• You are willing to travel internationally as required, estimated at 20%

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

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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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