Digital Endpoints and Patient-Centered Solutions TA Lead, Ophthalmology

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This role is based in the Digital Endpoints and Patient-Centered Solutions (DEPCS) team, which is an innovative digital, AI, and tech function within Roche Product Development Data Sciences (PDD). Operating across the Science of Medicines and Operations, DEPCS is responsible for embedding patient-centered and AI-enabled digital solutions into the fabric of clinical research. By integrating data science, measurement science, and digital product thinking, DEPCS delivers scalable and regulatory-ready innovations that enhance trial design, evidence generation, and clinical value of Roche medicines.

The Opportunity:

As the Therapeutic Area (TA) Lead for Ophthalmology within the Digital Endpoints and Patient-Centered Solutions (DEPCS) function, you will provide strategic direction and cross-functional leadership to advance digital, AI, imaging, and patient-centered strategies supporting the therapeutic area. You will act as the primary DEPCS partner to stakeholders in Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Regulatory, GPS, pRED, and gRED, ensuring digital and measurement strategies are aligned with program needs and embedded into development decision-making. This role is critical to ensuring delivery of validated, scalable, and patient-relevant solutions, with a focus on late-stage development and regulatory readiness. You will lead TA-specific DEPCS planning, contribute to portfolio execution, and oversee cross-functional delivery in alignment with broader PD-DSA and Roche strategies.

• You align digital, AI, imaging, and patient-centered strategies for Ophthalmology with Roche’s broader PD-DSA, One Pharma goals, and other enterprise-wide initiatives

• You champion and integrate the 3Ds – Data, Digital/AI, and Design – into TA-level decision-making, product development, and clinical delivery

• You act as a role model for digital health leadership by promoting scientific rigor, practical feasibility assessment, operational excellence, and a learning mindset

• You ensure clear accountability and cross-functional alignment in the execution of TA-level innovation priorities

• You provide strategic leadership for DEPCS within Ophthalmology, translating enterprise and functional priorities into TA-specific roadmaps and initiatives

• You guide the integration of patient-centered solutions, digital endpoints, imaging algorithms, and AI capabilities into the drug development lifecycle

• You align DEPCS strategy for Ophthalmology within cross-functional and enterprise governance frameworks, contributing to PD-DSA strategy execution

• You anticipate scientific, regulatory, and technological trends and steer portfolio planning to maximize impact and value

• You represent the TA in DEPCS and cross-functional forums, shaping investment cases, resourcing needs, and platform alignment

• You influence decision-making in TA-level governance bodies (e.g., Development Boards) through delivery of validated and impactful digital innovations

• You act as the single point of contact and DEPCS lead for Ophthalmology, ensuring cohesive and responsive engagement with Clinical, Regulatory, GPS, Biostats, pRED, and gRED

• You build strong relationships with TA-aligned leaders across PDD to support seamless integration of digital, design, and data strategies into the therapeutic portfolio

• You collaborate with DEPCS internal capability leads (Imaging, PCOR, AI/ML, Data Validation) to enable fit-for-purpose innovation

• You foster partnerships with external collaborators (technology providers, academic institutions, regulators, and patient groups) to strengthen delivery and credibility

• You ensure TA representation in DEPCS and PDD planning processes and advocate for TA-specific needs in functional strategies

• You oversee assessment, validation, and implementation of DEPCS solutions across Ophthalmology, including digital endpoints, PROs/COAs, imaging tools, and health technologies

• You ensure all solutions adhere to scientific rigor, regulatory expectations, and patient-centric principles

• You drive reuse, scalability, and lifecycle governance of digital tools, in alignment with DEPCS productization strategy