Roche · 5 days ago
Head of Research & Development
Carlsbad
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$269K/yr - $353K/yr
10+ years expRoche is a global leader in healthcare, and they are seeking a Head of Research & Development to lead the strategic direction of their R&D team. This role involves overseeing the design, development, and launch of molecular diagnostic products while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and driving innovation within the team.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsOncologyPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Directs and manages multiple programs to develop assays and systems for future ePlex® products
Oversees system-level design and technical review
Guide the creation and execution of an integrated program plan to develop and launch new products
Guide the creation and execution of an integrated program plan for any product development activities needed for on market product/ PCQT (Product Care Quality Team deliverables
Drives cross-functional teams to deliver new products to specifications, on time and on budget
Leads a team of Directors and Managers in technology assessments and development for automation of DNA/RNA extraction, PCR and assay integration of assays onto sample to answer platforms
Works closely with the Clinical, Regulatory and Quality departments for successful clinical studies, regulatory submissions and design control processes
Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain to facilitate effective transfer of assays to manufacturing
Engage, influence, and direct all functions and partners involved in product development
Aligns with Marketing and Sales on new product requirements and commercialization activities
Accountable for ensuring products meet customer needs and business objectives
Guide the team to generate novel ideas for defining, developing and launching new products
Manage project and product risks and initiate reviews with oversight committee if necessary
Manage project and department budgets and actively make tradeoff calls between schedule, scope and resources to meet overall program and business objectives
Reinforce business perspective and enterprise thinking during development process
Act as product champion internally and externally
Maintains organizational focus and expertise on innovation best practices and scientific excellence
Hands-on leader that can inspirationally motivate a team to meet challenging but achievable program deliverables
Provides an open environment and promotes teamwork across the organization
Fosters know-how exchange and collaboration with global R&D teams within the Roche Diagnostics Division. Leverages their expertise in projects to achieve Genmark’s business goals
Builds and provides leadership for an effective team including hiring, on-boarding, developing, goal setting, performance improvement and disciplinary actions
Effectively utilizes internal and external resources to meet project objectives
Demonstrates and advocates Our Operating Principles
Qualification
Required
M.S. or PhD in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Engineering or related discipline
10+ years' experience with assay, consumable, and instrument platforms
10+ years of experience in IVD, clinical diagnostics, infectious diseases, or other relevant scientific product industry
10+ years experience managing scientific and engineering teams
Prior R&D leadership and innovation experience desired due to the technical complexity of the role
Proven track record of innovation
A change leader must be a proactive change agent, proven ability to lead through ambiguity, possess strong conviction and foster a culture of collaboration is crucial
Possess ability to lead effectively across a matrix organization, including demonstrated skills in getting things done and influencing, is required
Multi-disciplinary background (education and/or experience) with domain knowledge in molecular diagnostics, molecular biology, microfluidics, systems and consumable engineering
Experience with IVD development and commercialization as well as strong skills in process development and successful transfer to operations are essential
Familiarity with standard product development process architecture e.g., stage gates, criteria, development phases, etc
Strong background in smart/high-tech consumable engineering, including expertise in microfluidics and PCR
Technical experience with Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microfluidics, Electronics, In Vitro Diagnostics
Solid analytical skills with an eye for detail to assess the impact of multiple variables on systems' performance
Developing partnerships with RA/QA to ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory standards
Ability to view technical performance and requirements in the context of customer needs
Prior experience designing & developing nucleic acid-based 'sample to answer' molecular diagnostic products within a regulated environment, utilizing the design control process required highly desired
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build teams and inspire creativity
Persuasive influencer with the ability to challenge ideas respectfully, motivate and coach teams bringing them to a higher level of performance
Strong organization skills and ability to solve ambiguous situations
Strong presentation skills
Able to identify and pursue the critical path through a complex, multi-partner environment
Comfortable with issue resolution at all level of the organization
Flexible, create and able to tolerate and bring structure to ambiguity
High level of initiative and energy, a natural self-starter
Must be proficient in writing, and communicating in the English language
Must be consistent with a Ph.D. level education
Good problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills are required
Strong networking capabilities to sustainably foster the team's collaboration with the wider R&D organization and other divisional functions
Oversees Bio-Engineering, Product Engineering, Instrument Engineering and Services, Product Technical Support
Will lead a team of 140 employees with 7+ direct reports into this leader
He/She will coordinate efforts of the department with those of senior technical staff and management from other departments
Benefits
A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance, as well as participation in a long-term incentive program.
Relocation assistance is provided.
Company
Roche
Roche is a pharmaceutical and diagnostics company that offers medicines and diagnostic tests for various medical conditions and diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.79BKey Investors
SoftBankSCALE AINovartis
2021-08-04Post Ipo Equity· $5B
2020-12-07IPO
2020-05-06Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Alan Hippe
Member of the Executive Board - Group CFO
Christine Bakan
Global Head and VP of Software and Bioinformatics, Next Generation Sequencing
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