Digital Biomarker Science & Technology Neuroscience Lead

About the role

Roche Information Solutions' Digital Biomarker (dBM) and Remote Patient Management (RPM) chapter is looking for a Digital Biomarker Science & Technology Neuroscience Lead in Basel. The role drives the scientific product vision of digital biomarker solutions for Neurology, meeting the needs of BioPharma customers and their clinical trials, and shaping the acceptance of sensor-based outcome measures with the scientific community.

Key responsibilities

• Shape internal and external scientific communication of product value propositions and engage prospective customers in pre-sales to turn complex data into solution strategies.
• Work with the International Product Manager for Chronic Remote Care Management to develop networks with key opinion leaders and stakeholders, and partner with patients, caregivers, physicians and experts on digital health solutions.
• Act as scientific product owner for digital biomarker solutions covering disease understanding, drug portfolio decisions (phase I-II), regulatory approval (phase III-IV), trial participant selection and clinical care.
• Lead cross-functional squads and large interdisciplinary project teams to develop and implement digital biomarker solutions, and oversee end-to-end scientific product R&D and the scientific roadmap.
• Drive the regulatory strategy for digital endpoint endorsement and qualification, and develop scientific core messages for product marketing.
• Represent Roche in pre-sales conversations on Remote Patient Management and Digital Biomarker products, and plan, write and present high-profile scientific publications and posters at conferences.
• Build a network of collaborators across industry and academia and grow influence as a scientific expert in the digital biomarker field.

Required profile

• University degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Life Sciences or a related field, with at least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and digital health industry.
• Track record of publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven experience with senior stakeholder management, external collaborations and deep scientific product management in a large Pharma or Medtech company.
• Deep experience in sensor data and digital biomarker development, and experience leading in a matrix organization.
• Previous clinical experience in chronic disease management and neuroscience (Parkinson's, Huntington's, Multiple Sclerosis).

Nice-to-have skills

• Understanding of drug development for Parkinson's and Huntington's disease and of existing digital biomarker approaches for these diseases.
• FDA/EMA regulatory interactions or regulatory consortia on clinical endpoints.