Data Sciences Product Leader (Data Manager)

Key Skills

Data Analytics, Data management, Data science techniques, Data Visualization, Leadership, Project management, RNA-seq Data processing

Job Description

• You will work as a DATA MANAGER in the Portfolio Delivery Pods within Data Strategy and Delivery in PD Data Sciences and with a team of experts in data life-cycle management who acquire and curate data for use in exploratory research, clinical development and evidence generation.
• You will collaborate with peers within the function and across the organisation to identify, design and execute fit for purpose data management solutions, adhering to F.A.I.R. (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles.
• You will ensure the timely completion of data management deliverables and partner with External Business Partners (ExBPs) and vendors, overseeing and providing technical expertise in the delivery of high quality data.
• You may also contribute to functional, cross functional, enterprise-wide or external initiatives that shape our technical landscape, business and healthcare environments.
• You will need strong strategic, collaboration and communication skills, as well as an entrepreneurial mindset, to evolve the way we collect and deliver data and to develop and deliver medicines for our patients.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with peers within the function and across the organisation to identify, design and execute fit for purpose data management solutions, ensuring adherence to FAIR principles.
• Act as experts for data collection and acquisition, advising teams and stakeholders on best practices and proposing innovative solutions. e.g. the collection of new data types (e.g. emergent biomarkers), new technologies (e.g. sensors), and new data sources (e.g. RWD, EMR).
• Partner with and provide oversight of data management deliverables including non-CRF data quality to our External Business Partners (ExBPs) and vendors. Provide Quality Assurance on tasks as applicable to ensure a high quality of data and compliance with applicable pharma industry regulations and standards.
• Proactively manage timelines and track decisions, ensuring successful delivery of the study work packages carried out at ExBPs. Continue to be accountable for quality and where needed, provide support in the form of business and technical expertise to our ExBPs.
• As required, be the Data Sciences rep on the SLT triad and any associated meetings such as Data Quality meetings. At a minimum, act as the DSD rep for Data Sciences and Study Teams and proactively engage with stakeholders across the business to understand their needs and influence their understanding of decisions made on our function.

You are someone who brings:

• BSc or MSc in Life Sciences, Data/Computer Science, Bioinformatics OR equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities around decision-making, negotiation, motivation (self and others) and influencing.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset and self-direction, ability to mentor others and willingness to learn new techniques.
• Knowledge of biological principles, display interest and demonstrate scientific curiosity including an understanding of data types and their scientific use (clinical, biomarker, WGS, RNA-seq, etc.).
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a Data Management role

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.