Group Leader Medical Affairs (Multiple Sclerosis), Basel

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position Roche is seeking a Medical Affairs leader to shape the future of our Multiple Sclerosis (MS) therapy area. As the Group Leader Medical Affairs, you will lead an experienced team of Global Medical Science Leaders (MDs, PhDs, and PharmDs) collectively responsible for our MS medical affairs strategy. This team defines the integrated medical strategy—driving evidence generation, strategic engagement, and medical insights that directly influence how we bring innovative assets to patients worldwide. You will sit at the center of a cross‑functional ecosystem, collaborating with specialists in Scientific Communications, Patient Partnership, andReal‑World Data to ensure our science changes lives.

The Opportunity In this role, you will:

Architect Evidence Strategies: Lead the design and execution of global evidence generation plans, bridging medical and market access gaps through clinical studies and Investigator‑Initiated Studies (IIS)

Forge Purposeful Networks: Build and lead scientific exchange with top‑tier academic specialists, clinical influencers, and healthcare stakeholders globally to drive RWD initiatives and research collaborations

Translate Insights into Strategy: Synthesize complex medical insights to steer commercialization strategies at both the asset and Disease Area levels

Enable Market Access: Provide the medical "north star" for market access strategies, ensuring our innovations are positioned for maximum patient benefit and operational success

Champion Scientific Innovation: Secure the strategic input necessary to enable the introduction of next‑generation therapies

Lead with Global Influence: Collaborate seamlessly across Roche’s Pharma and Diagnostics Divisions and our global affiliate network to ensure a unified medical voice

Who You Are You are a visionary leader with deep scientific roots and a relentless passion for Neurology. You don’t just manage teams; you inspire experts to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Credentials

Deep Expertise: An advanced life‑science degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD) with a specialization in Neurology or equivalent high‑level industry experience

Proven Leadership: A distinguished track record in Medical Affairs, with a demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing expert teams

Patient‑Centric Ethics: Unwavering ethical standards and a mindset that places the patient at the center of clinical development and medical practice

Strategic Agility: The ability to navigate complex global environments, make informed decisions under pressure, and influence stakeholders through exceptional communication

Global Fluency: Mastery of written and verbal communication, capable of engaging and inspiring diverse audiences worldwide

Ready for the next step? We look forward to hearing from you.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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