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The Position
About Roche Product Development Regulatory (PDR)
We are a flexible, bold and distinctive regulatory organization. We make decisions quickly and strategically as the environment & landscape evolves. We innovate. Our communities form a culture where I, YOU, and WE learn continuously. We deliver insights to the Roche organization. We apply these insights to develop our portfolio effectively and efficiently. We employ our unique strengths through a strong sense of purpose to create medical advances for society. We thrive as a community while enjoying fulfilling work and meaningful careers. We trust and rely on each other. We try new approaches. We openly discuss and learn from our mistakes and our failures. We experiment and iterate to achieve our aspirations. I, YOU, and WE feel pride in the impact we make together for patients.
About this Chapter in PDR
The PD Regulatory Program Management Chapter is accountable and responsible for delivering global regulatory strategy and end to end execution of clinical projects in the Roche portfolio, in order to develop and maintain Roche product licenses to meet the needs of our patients. Chapter members deliver the regulatory components of clinical development and registration programmes for products both pre-and post licensing. Chapter members do this by developing innovative and effective global regulatory strategies, assessments and plans and supporting documentation in collaboration with regional regulatory affairs counterparts, cross functional product teams, corporate partners and global health authorities, based on up-to-the-minute regulatory knowledge and expertise. Chapter members lead and support global Health Authority interactions and procedures, represent regulatory affairs on cross-functional project teams and ensure the consistent and safe use of our medicines through high-quality labels.
This Job is a Leader position. A Leader in PDR has a broad understanding of the regulatory landscape and applies their knowledge in the execution of deliverables aligned with our True North. Our leaders are accountable for advocating and driving changes throughout the organization and support our people in a matrixed environment. With a thorough understanding of priorities and areas of high impact, PDR leaders connect the right people and resources with the right work, and help the organization adapt to evolving regulatory requirements. You will inspire all of our people to boldly innovate, collaborate and create outcomes that matter for patients, stakeholders and the company. To maintain our License to Operate in a highly regulated industry, medical compliance and adherence to the Roche Group Code of Conduct are every employee's responsibility. This includes ensuring that you have the appropriate training, experience, and qualifications necessary to perform and complete your work in accordance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies and standards.
Job Expectations and Key Accountabilities
1. This individual is viewed as a scientific regulatory expert and strategic thought leader, who can balance moving forward regulatory strategies for innovative solutions with the need to maintain our license to operate.
2. They will be a scientific regulatory expert and key influencer at internal Roche leadership teams, strategic enterprise initiatives and governance bodies.
3. Identifies and interprets regulatory trends to build enterprise insights so that the organization can assess and adjust if necessary. As a subject matter expert in regulatory strategy, contributes to the generation of regulatory knowledge and insights ensuring these are shared within PDR and with stakeholders. If needed, catalyzes change.
4. Accountable to input into the prioritization of deliverables as defined by the PDR One Enabling team and Area 2 teams and ensures prioritized work packages are understood by the portfolio teams.
5. Ensures Portfolio Team Leads and portfolio team members have the necessary overall business context and direction to be empowered for creating and executing strategy and HA interactions for products within the portfolio.
6. Brings a holistic portfolio overview to the Portfolio Team Leads Network sharing knowledge insights and prioritization with the Portfolio Team co-leads, to ensure clear understanding and alignment on the priorities set by the PDR One Enabling team and Area 2 decision making.
7. Together with the Portfolio Data and Content Lead and Portfolio Team co-leads is responsible for establishing ways of working and effectiveness of the Portfolio Teams; as well as ensuring the necessary expertise and resources are available to deliver the work and foster growth and development of the team.
8. Supports talent flow within, into, and out of the Portfolio Teams.
9. Builds an implementable and robust succession plan for future Portfolio Strategy Leads.
10. Acts as an advisor / consultant to any member of PDR or the wider organization.
11. Accountable for building partnerships with senior key stakeholders from other functions to ensure the strategic business goals are met through the sharing of knowledge, expertise, and the provision of appropriate resources.
12. Accountable for stakeholder management within and outside of PDR including alignment, prioritization, issue escalation and conflict.
13. Accountable for building working relationships with key Health Authorities, according to the chapter stakeholder map.
14. Accountable for collaborating with and influencing industry associations and Health Authorities on key portfolio and regulatory policy matters.
May have direct reports.
Job Experience and Knowledge :
1. Demonstrated leadership in drug development, global regulatory strategy and execution for a variety of products.
2. Experienced in managing and interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Experienced in leading a high performing team.
4. 15 years of relevant experience including a minimum of 12 years supporting cross-functional teams in a scientific environment.
5. Regulatory and drug development experience across multiple therapeutic areas (Oncology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Cardiovascular Renal Metabolic, Immunology).
6. Knowledge of manufacturing regulatory as well as device regulations with proven ability to influence and navigate the broader regulatory strategy behind the development strategies.
7. Proven track record navigating highly complex projects as well as corporate critical activities enabling business continuity.
8. Trusted enterprise leader who can lead initiatives on behalf of the Corporate Executive Committed, Pharma Leadership Team, Research & Early Development organizations in Roche Group (REDs) and Pharma Development Leadership Team.
9. External cross-stakeholder engagement (e.g. working groups, peer-reviewed publications, presentations at meetings) to advance innovation in regulatory science.
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.
Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel / Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites.
Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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