Clinical Science Fellowship (2-year fixed term)

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The Position

Imagine working for an organisation that focuses on putting people at the heart of what they do. Where every single person within the organisation is aligned to one main motivating force, that at the centre of everything they do, and their number one priority; patients. A place that gives every individual the autonomy and empowerment to make a difference, where you are not defined by a job title. Imagine waking up every morning feeling fulfilled, having purpose and meaning in your work.

Imagine you are at Roche.

We are a pioneer in pharmaceuticals, advancing science to help people in the UK live longer and healthier lives. For over 120 years we have created truly differentiated medicines for cancer, the immune system, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system.

We work from bench to bedside - researching new medicines, running global clinical trials, and collaborating with the NHS to try to ensure rapid uptake and delivery of our products and services. Our drive, every day, is to ensure our medicines reach those who need them as soon as possible.

Who we are?

The Product Development Clinical Science department specializes in late-stage global clinical development of molecules, conducting primarily Phase II/III clinical trials with a goal of characterizing the efficacy and safety profile of a molecule in a specific disease area, namely Oncology/Hematology (PDO/H); Immunology, Ophthalmology & Infectious diseases (I2O); and Neuroscience (PDN) - including Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease and Multiple Sclerosis.

Clinical Science Fellowship programme

The purpose of the two-year Fellowship program, based at our Global Development site in Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire*, is to provide a recent PhD graduate (completed or due to complete their post-graduate academic studies imminently) with the opportunity to gain specialized, in-depth training and experience in drug development at Roche, a global, research-focused healthcare company. The successful candidates will gain valuable Phase II/III clinical development experience within the Product Development Clinical Science department.

There is one Clinical Science Fellow position offered in our Oncology/Haematolog y (PDO) group (starting ~ October 2025).

The Role

Patient safety and the development of effective medications for patient care is our primary goal at Roche. The priority of Product Development Clinical Science is to ensure that benefit outweighs risk and we are developing medications that are serving patients with a high unmet treatment need. The primary platform to develop these medications is through effective clinical trial design and execution. Depending on the stage of the program, the successful candidate may assist in (1) start-up activities such as developing protocols, Informed Consent Forms (ICFs), Electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs) and engaging with study teams including vendor set-up, (2) study execution activities such as responding to investigator/site/ethics/health authority questions, being responsible for ongoing medical data review, and oversight of protocol deviations and (3) study analysis activities such as data interpretation and authoring of documents e.g. Clinical Study Reports.

The following are examples of activities the successful candidate will experience during the Fellowship program:

• Develop an understanding of the products in the company pipeline and key business skills needed to work successfully in a global pharmaceutical company
• Interact with other Pharma Development functions in the Study Management Team meetings in order to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges of developing molecules into medicines
• Enhance scientific communication skills through internal presentations, medical congresses and professional meetings
• A possibility for short term experience in another Clinical Science therapeutic area or department such as Safety Science, Clinical Operations, Regulatory or Biometrics
• Opportunity to network with current and previous Fellows in Clinical Science, for development support and knowledge sharing.
• Develop soft skills e.g.networking, leadership and cross functional teamwork

Who you are

You are someone who wants to influence your own development and are looking for a company where you have the opportunity to experience clinical development through the eyes of the Clinical Science function to help guide you with future career choices.

Qualifications: PhD or PharmD, with knowledge of the therapeutic area specified above or a willingness to get up to speed quickly in a new therapeutic area.

Application Process

• Phase I: CV and a cover letter review, followed by Video Interview.
• Phase II: Final assessment centre at Roche UK head office (or virtual alternative)

Please note your cover letter should not exceed one page.

As part of your cover letter, Roche is keen to understand your motivation for applying for this position. You should, therefore, provide responses to the following questions:

• What is your key motivation for applying for this program?
• What is your current scientific area of expertise?
• What skills or experience will you bring to the role?
• What personal qualities will you bring to the role?
• What interests and activities do you have outside of work and study?

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways & airports as well as being a 30-minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, adaptable working environment with facilities that are second-to-none. Around 2,000 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our corporate functions.

Roche offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an engaging sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day. At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. Roche promotes personal well-being and work-life balance. Therefore, adaptable working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK. Roche is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche.