Analytical Data Science Lead (Director)

About the role

This role is in Analytical Data Science, a core function within Product Development Data Sciences (PDD) that provides strategic leadership and scientific rigor across Development at Roche. PDD Analytical Data Science teams generate data‑driven insights, identify opportunities for scale, and implement impactful solutions across the global portfolio. The team is recognized as a leading hub for top industry talent, operating as an agile workforce to deliver regulatory commitments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior leader guiding technical strategy and operational execution across multiple clinical programs or therapeutic areas.
• Lead a high‑performing team of skilled programmers and leaders to ensure delivery of regulatory‑compliant analytical outputs, exploratory analyses, dynamic visualizations, and AI‑driven initiatives.
• Oversee programming and analytical strategy across multiple molecules or disease areas, aligning with clinical, regulatory, and enterprise data goals.
• Manage, mentor, and build a high‑performing global team, defining your own leadership philosophy to foster technical excellence, continuous growth, and remote collaboration.
• Drive the adoption of advanced R workflows, open‑source tools, Python, and scalable automation, serving as a champion for expanding modern data science practices.
• Lead high‑impact AI initiatives and exploratory visualization tools from problem definition to execution, driving measurable value for clinical development.
• Act as a strategic partner to cross‑functional stakeholders (e.g., Data Management) and manage external vendor delivery to ensure seamless pipeline integration.
• Represent the data science function in global regulatory engagements and contribute to industry conferences or publications to advance programming standards.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related quantitative field.
• 12+ years of experience in statistical and analytical programming within clinical development, with demonstrated impact across multiple programs or regulatory submissions.
• Deep expertise in clinical trial data standards (e.g., CDISC SDTM/ADaM) and regulatory submission requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in R (developing custom workflows/tools) and SAS or Python.
• Proven experience leading direct reports in a global, matrixed, or remote environment, with a track record of driving team adoption of new tools and methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead impactful AI/digital initiatives and shape broader organizational data strategies.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting at industry conferences, contributing to publications, or engaging with health authorities.
• Understanding of end‑to‑end data workflows.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of peer‑reviewed publications and industry conference contributions.
• Experience leading programming strategy for global regulatory submissions, including integrated summaries (ISS/ISE).
• Familiarity with metadata‑driven programming approaches or enterprise‑level data standardization.
• Proven ability to drive functional innovation through automation, process improvement, or adoption of emerging tools.
• Exposure to real‑world data or digital health integration within clinical development.
• Participation in industry working groups, consortia, or recognized contributions to advancing programming standards or practices.

Skills

• R (custom workflows/tools)
• Python
• SAS
• CDISC SDTM & ADaM
• AI / machine learning
• Exploratory visualization
• Open‑source tools & scalable automation
• Statistical programming
• Regulatory submission expertise
• Leadership & people management
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Vendor oversight
• Technical presentation & publication

Pay

Expected salary range: $152,300.00 – $282,800.00 (based on primary location in Massachusetts). 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.