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Medical Director (MD) Respiratory/Clinical Scientist

Who We Are

At the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

The Position

This position involves global medicine development activities of a novel biologic agent targeting indications in the field of respiratory diseases.

This job creates a unique opportunity to join a global team that is currently defining its structure and both short-term and the long-term deliverables, and to grow with the team and the franchise.

 As the Medical Director you will be responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of studies conducted within one or more programs. You will also participate in developing the long-range strategic plans for the molecule or molecules within the area of inflammatory diseases.

Key Accountabilities will be:

Assisting in the overall management, planning, evaluation and documentation of projects and studies

Participation in on-going medicine development activities including:

• Preparation of regulatory documents and interaction with global regulatory authorities
• Monitoring and reviewing incoming data
• Analysis, presentation and interpenetration of on-going studies and published data
• Interactions with health authorities and expert bodies
• Close collaboration with drug safety, regulatory affairs, medical affairs and clinical trial operations
• Participation in the preparation of abstracts, posters and presentations for scientific meetings and congresses
• Developing and writing clinical plans and protocols ensuring that they are scientifically sound

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Solid experience in medical research including writing clinical study reports and interpreting clinical data
• Good communication and collaborative skills with experience at working with cross functional and external groups, including researchers, clinicians and other stakeholders.
• Proven track record of delivery of experimental or novel studies
• Confidence at presenting at internal and external strategy meetings

Who You Are

• Physician (MD, PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent) with at least 2 years of professional experience, preferably in an industry setting
• Experience in conducting biomedical research, preferably in a pharmaceutical industry setting, alternatively in academia
• Experience in evaluating, interpreting and presenting complex scientific data
• Familiar with the discovery, characterization, clinical validation and utilization of innovative biomarkers and potential diagnostics
• Expertise and consistent success in scientific research and/or clinical practice (as evidenced by appropriate higher qualifications, publication and relevant specialist accreditation)
• Ability to lead specific tasks within a project including motivation and delegation
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English
• Good interpersonal skills and effectiveness when operating within matrix structures
• Ability to influence diverse teams and key stakeholders

The next step is yours. To apply today, click on the "Apply online" button below.

Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.