RVA Lead

The PositionA healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.This role is in Early Development Biometrics (EDB), a core function within Product Development Data Sciences (PDD) that provides strategic leadership and scientific rigor across early clinical development at Roche. We partner across Biostatistics, Analytical Data Science, and Data Management to enable data-driven decision-making from first-in-human through proof-of-concept studies.As trusted partners in early development, we design efficient and innovative clinical trials, apply rigorous statistical methods, and implement high-quality programming and analytical solutions to accelerate timelines, de-risk development, and increase the probability of technical success. Our integrated teams operate with agility and scientific depth, supporting exploratory analyses, early regulatory engagements, and complex data-generation needs across therapeutic areas. Together, we bring scientific rigor, technical innovation, and strategic insight to shape the future of early development and deliver better outcomes for patients. Early Development Biometrics is also home to Methods Collaboration & Outreach (MCO), which enables the most impactful use of quantitative methodology across PDD through internal consultation, external collaboration, and continuous capability building; and Visual Analytics, which creates and maintains interactive dashboards that drive high-quality Medical Data Review (MDR) and safety signal detection, aligned with Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) principles and Critical-to-Quality (CtQ) endpoints.The Opportunity: The Real-time Visual Analytics Lead is responsible for driving the strategic direction, delivery excellence, and capability development of the Real-time Visual Analytics function within Early Development Biometrics. This role leads a team of Real-time Visual Analytics Specialists who create and manage interactive, study-level dashboards that enable high-quality Medical Data Review (MDR) and safety signal detection, aligned with Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) principles and Critical to Quality (CtQ) endpoints.As the Real-time Visual Analytics Lead, you will oversee the portfolio-wide implementation of visualization strategy, ensuring timely, scalable, and scientifically aligned delivery across early-phase studies. You will collaborate closely with biometrics leadership and clinical stakeholders to evolve visualization standards, guide implementation timelines, and optimize internal frameworks and tooling.You will also be responsible for talent development, process harmonization, and fostering a high-performing team culture focused on user-centered visual analytics, scientific rigor, and operational efficiency. Your leadership ensures that visualizations are not only technically robust but also embedded as a critical component of insight generation in early development.You define and lead the visual analytics strategy for early-phase clinical studies, ensuring alignment with Medical Data Review Plans (MDRPs), Critical to Quality (CtQ) endpoints, and Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) principlesYou oversee the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of data visualization templates, modules, and tools used across early and late development programsYou ensure timely, high-quality delivery of visual analytics solutions by aligning implementation with key study milestones such as First Patient In, cohort reviews, or safety data review committee meetingsYou collaborate with biometrics and clinical leaders to prioritize visual analytics workstreams based on study complexity, safety considerations, and decision-critical timelinesYou guide the integration of CRF and non-CRF data sources into visualization workflows, ensuring scalability, traceability, and scientific relevanceYou lead the evolution of best practices for visual analytics design, interactivity, user experience, and compliance with Roche standardsYou serve as a key interface for real-time visual analytics in cross-functional forums, contributing to data strategy, digital enablement, and clinical insights generation initiativesYou monitor industry trends and internal feedback to evaluate and adopt new tools, platforms, or visualization approaches that enhance the function’s impactYou lead, mentor, and develop a team of Real-time Visual Analytics Specialists, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and fostering a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, and continuous learningYou define clear expectations, performance goals, and development pathways to support career progression and technical growth within the visual analytics disciplineYou promote knowledge-sharing, peer review, and collaborative problem-solving across the team to maintain high-quality, reproducible visual analytics practicesYou ensure appropriate resourcing, workload balancing, and delivery timelines across studies and programs based on complexity, risk, and business needsYou partner with Early Development Biometrics leadership to evolve the role of Real-time Visual Analytics Specialists, contribute to long-term capability planning, and support future-state designYou collaborate with People & Culture (P&C) to attract, retain, and onboard diverse talent with expertise in clinical data visualization, user-centered design, and analytics toolingYou model Roche’s leadership commitments by fostering psychological safety, promoting open feedback, and empowering team members to lead from every seatWho You Are:Bachelor’s degree in related technical field with 10+ years of related experience or Equivalent combination of education and experienceYou demonstrate expertise in building, scaling, and managing visual analytics solutions to support Medical Data Review and safety monitoringYou bring a deep understanding of Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM), Critical to Quality (CtQ) endpoints, and how to apply these principles to visualization strategyYou have a proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex portfolios of visual analytics deliverables across multiple studies or programsYou possess strong working knowledge of tools such as Spotfire, Tableau, or equivalent platforms for clinical data visualizationYou have experience integrating CRF and non-CRF data sources into visualization workflowsYou demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and align technical delivery with clinical timelines and decision pointsYou show respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in the global workplacePreferred Qualifications:Experience defining and implementing global standards for clinical data visualization within a regulated environmentFamiliarity with Medical Data Review Plans (MDRPs), safety signal detection workflows, and data review committee processesDemonstrated success in leading cross-functional initiatives related to digital enablement, data strategy, or user-centered designExpertise in user experience (UX) principles and the application of interactivity and visual storytelling in clinical analytics toolsUnderstanding of Roche systems, data standards, and clinical operations, particularly in early developmentPrior involvement in capability building, training, or mentoring programs for technical teamsInterest in or experience with emerging analytics platforms, automation, or dashboard governance frameworksTrack record of influencing tool selection, technology adoption, or process design to enhance the impact and scalability of visual analyticsRelocation benefits are not available for this postingThe expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $165,100 - $306,700. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.Benefits#PDD#PDDSSFGenentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.Job SummaryJob number: 202609-123122Profession: Research & Development