Global Clinical Program Lead

About the role

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.

Opportunity

• Provide high-level strategic leadership and scientific rigor for global evidence generation programs.
• Act as the primary strategic architect between Life Cycle Teams (LCT) and clinical execution, ensuring diagnostic solutions are backed by robust data to improve patient outcomes.
• Drive the planning, development, and delivery of global evidence generation programs, maintaining full accountability for program progress, budgets, timelines, and strategic risk management.
• Architect and lead the development of Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (IEGP) for assigned products in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Functional Partners and Sub-Chapter Leads to define resource requirements and coordinate capacity across CDMA Networks and Project Teams.
• Oversee program-level budgets and trial timelines, performing proactive scenario assessments to mitigate operational and regulatory risks.
• Ensure proactive alignment across Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Diagnostics Partners, and cross-functional CDMA chapters to ensure seamless trial execution.
• Champion a patient- and customer-centric mindset while fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment across global matrixed teams.

Who You Are (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or related field (Advanced degree preferred)
• 8+ years of project or clinical trial coordination/management experience within a regulated CRO, diagnostic, or pharmaceutical environment
• Proven track record managing clinical trial execution, bio-sample testing/management, and quality assurance processes under strict timelines
• Demonstrated ability to lead by influence and drive consensus within a heavily matrixed, multi-site global organization
• Deep mastery of international regulatory standards (ICH-GCP, ISO, GMP, GLP) and diagnostic/medical testing environments (FDA, CAP, CLIA, WHO)

Preferred

• Advanced degree (Master’s, Ph.D., or PharmD) in a life sciences or clinical research discipline
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification
• Prior experience managing clinical programs bridging IVD (In Vitro Diagnostics) or companion diagnostics with therapeutic development

Location

No relocation benefits are available for this posting. Local candidates are preferred, but remote work may be considered based on the candidate's experience and location.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel approximately 20% (Domestic and International).

Pay Range

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ is $111,200 - $206,400 Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.