Head of China Early Development Center of Excellence (CED COE)

About the role

Roche is looking for a Head of China Early Development Center of Excellence (CED CoE) to report to the Head of PD China and be based in Shanghai. You will lead a new, high-profile organization that accelerates early development of Roche's global pipeline through China's clinical and scientific ecosystem, shaping and executing Phase I and II clinical development, including first-in-human studies, across the core therapeutic areas of CVRM, Ophthalmology, Neuroscience, Immunology and Oncology.

Key responsibilities

• Lead China early clinical development and deliver Phase I/II studies across Roche's priority therapeutic areas and modalities.
• Shape the China asset pipeline with global R&D leaders and align China development plans with end-to-end global strategies.
• Oversee study design, delivery, analysis and reporting to ensure high-quality, timely clinical execution.
• Build strategic partnerships with leading hospitals, investigators, academic centers and biotech organizations.
• Lead regulatory strategy, organizational capability, talent, budget and resources for the CED CoE.

Required profile

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with 10+ years of drug-development experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or major clinical organizations.
• Deep early-development expertise, including Phase I/II trial design, dose escalation and health-authority interactions.
• Proven regulatory experience in China and globally, including NMPA/CDE, FDA and EMA interactions and submissions.
• Strong China clinical-research ecosystem network and experience in global matrix organizations.
• An inspiring people leader with strategic judgment.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Mandarin Chinese speaking highly preferred.