Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Healthcare’s future is data driven. As a Data Scientist at Roche Pharma, you’ll be actively shaping this future as a member of Data and Statistical Sciences (DSS) within Product Development (PD) and PD Data Sciences (PDD). Data Scientists at Roche are essential leaders in the field; they drive and implement a broad range of quantitative drug development strategies; they bring data to life and enable the organization to make the best possible data-driven decisions.

As a PDD Data Scientist, you are responsible for delivery and/or leadership of molecule and device products in our pipeline on a level that is matching your experience. You’ll support the strategic and analytical direction of our PDD products by driving and supporting key aspects of our portfolio to create maximum impact to the global organization, directly and indirectly supporting our pipeline and ultimately our patients. 

Responsibilities:

As an Analytical Data Scientist, you will provide analytical and programming expertise and/or leadership support for the reporting and analysis of clinical trials and related submissions to Health Authorities worldwide. You are expected to be skilled in creating analytical and data applications that can be used across different products.

Technical Qualifications:

• Expertise in either R or SAS is essential, with experience in both desirable

• Expertise in writing reusable functions and packages.

• Knowledge of modern version control systems and software development techniques

• Good understanding of clinical data and knowledge of CDISC data standards

• Understanding of open source software development

• Expertise and experience in manipulating, transforming and analyzing various data types related to clinical trials, including digital health, genomic and biomarkers

General Qualifications:  

• Education Level: BSc, MSc  or PhD 

• Preferred Qualifications (s): mathematics, statistics, biological sciences, computer science, bioinformatics, public health

• Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is preferred. 

• Understanding of the end-to-end drug development lifecycle

• Track record of establishing successful internal partnerships and collaborations.

• Influential and effective communicator

• Demonstrates experience or is adaptable to utilizing and/or models modern ways of working consistent with an agile and growth mindset, and agile behaviors and methodologies. 

• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Ability to work across multiple cultures and countries

• Knowledge of GCP, international regulations, guidelines and their application, and all other applicable compliance standards is a plus

• Willingness to travel as required

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, flexible 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 active 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, flexible 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.

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 Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.