Medical Director — Multiple Sclerosis

Roche seeks a Medical Director for Multiple Sclerosis in Basel to lead early-stage clinical projects within its pRED Neuroscience & Rare Diseases team.

This position operates within Roche's Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development (pRED) division, concentrating on Neuroscience and Rare Diseases with a specific emphasis on multiple sclerosis. The incumbent will guide or assist early-stage clinical initiatives, spanning from initial human entry through proof of mechanism and concept validation.

Responsibilities

• Direct or assist cross-functional groups in creating and carrying out clinical development strategies from Phase 1 to Phase 2 proof-of-concept.
• Mentor Clinical Scientists holding line or functional manager positions.
• Collaborate with project leads and specialists in safety, clinical pharmacology, operations, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, research, and biomarkers.
• Manage or support internal stakeholder coordination and governance discussions regarding project plans and therapeutic strategies.
• Handle or facilitate external interactions with advisory boards, site investigators, health authorities, and other vital parties.
• Contribute clinical expertise to discovery research programs.
• Oversee scientific communications and share clinical trial outcomes via conference presentations and journal publications.

Requirements

• MD or MD/PhD degree with specialization in neuroimmunology, multiple sclerosis, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years in longitudinal clinical research, with preference for drug development or clinical trial experience.
• Demonstrated scientific excellence, shown through significant success in designing and executing clinical trials or high-level scholarship in industry or academia.
• Background in clinical drug development, particularly in early-stage phases.
• Capacity to thrive in a matrix setting, influencing and inspiring colleagues to pursue excellence.

Nice to have

• Board certification, fellowship training, or research background in relevant fields.

About the company

Roche is committed to transforming science into medicines and advancing science to ensure healthcare access for current and future generations. The organization fosters a culture of curiosity, responsibility, and humility, encouraging personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections where employees are valued and respected.

• Promotes personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections.
• Mission to transform science into medicines.
• Culture defined by curiosity, responsibility, and humility.
• Dedicated to advancing science and ensuring healthcare access for all generations.