Chapter Lead, Clinical Design & Medical Director, CVRM (mfd)
Job Summary
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At Roche we believe it is urgent to deliver medical solutions right now even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients lives. We are courageous in both decision and action; we believe that good business means a better world.
At Roche Diagnostics we are transforming diagnostics into an intelligent data-driven system of care powered by AI and digital solutions. Our ambition is to move from isolated clinical insights to continuous data-driven decision support across the care continuumwith a strong focus on real-world adoption and impact.
The Clinical Design Chapter is a team of clinical medical and healthcare system experts. It ensures that Roche Information Solutions delivers clinically meaningful system-relevant and economically viable digital and AI-enabled healthcare solutions that are adopted and scaled in real-world care settings. The Chapter plays a critical role in shaping clinical strategy embedding
healthcare system insights into product development and enabling effective go-to-market and adoption strategies.
The Chapter Lead Clinical Design & Medical Director CVRM combines enterprise leadership with direct clinical domain accountability. Reporting to the Head of Digital Technology & Health Information (DTHI) this role ensures that healthcare expertise is scaled across Roche Information Solutions (RIS) while directly owning the clinical strategy and medical leadership for the Cardiovascular Renal and Metabolic (CVRM) disease areaparticularly in the context of AI-enabled data-driven care models and their real-world adoption.
Your upcoming mission
Define and drive the global clinical value design strategy across RIS with a strong focus on digital health AI-enabled care transformation and real-world adoption. Lead and develop a global team of healthcare experts and medical directors. Act as the Medical Director for CVRM owning clinical strategy and domain leadership for cardiovascular renal and metabolic diseases.
Ensure clinical medical and healthcare system perspectives are embedded into AI-enabled product development data-driven decision support and adoption strategies.
Ensure development of solutions that deliver measurable clinical operational and economic valueand are effectively adopted in clinical workflows
Act as a strategic partner to product evidence generation data science UX
commercial teams and the broader Diagnostics organization including supporting reimbursement and health economics propositions in collaboration with Market Access Payer and GTM teams
Duties
Define and execute the global vision and strategy for the Clinical Design Chapter aligned with RISs overall strategy
Lead inspire and develop a global team of healthcare experts including other medical directors for oncology and neurodegenerative disease.
Establish clear priorities operating models and performance frameworks aligned with RIS strategy
Drive capability building across clinical strategy healthcare systems understanding and clinical adoption of digital and AI solutions
Foster a culture aligned with Roche Operating Principles emphasizing impact collaboration and continuous learning
Medical Director CVRM (Cardiovascular Renal Metabolic)
Own the clinical strategy for CVRM across digital health and AI-enabled solutions with accountability for clinical relevance and adoption
Provide deep clinical expertise in cardiovascular disease diabetes and renal disease management
Translate unmet clinical needs and care pathway challenges in CVRM into data-driven and algorithm-enabled product opportunities that fit real-world workflows
Guide development of solutions addressing chronic disease management risk stratification early detection and longitudinal care leveraging advanced analytics and AI
Act as the primary clinical authority for CVRM across product development partnerships and external engagements
Support evidence generation strategies specific to CVRM use cases including clinical validation and adoption-relevant outcomes
Clinical Strategy & Healthcare System Integration
Lead the development of enterprise-wide clinical strategies for AI-enabled and data-driven healthcare products & solutions
Ensure translation of clinical and healthcare system challenges into scalable value creation opportunities
Provide strategic direction on how solutions leverage real-world data predictive models and clinical decision support to address unmet needs
Ensure solutions are designed for integration into clinical workflows and sustainable adoption across healthcare settings considering healthcare system constraints and economic realities
Product Development & Evidence Enablement
Ensure systematic integration of clinical & healthcare expertise into AI-enabled product development cycles
Guide teams in translating clinical insights into product requirements validation
frameworks and evidence strategies
Oversee the development of medical and clinical value narratives for digital and AI-driven solutions
Ensure alignment between clinical strategy evidence generation data science
approaches and regulatory considerations
Directly contribute CVRM-specific input into product design prioritization and validation including clinical usability interpretability and adoption drivers
Healthcare System Insight & External Engagement
Drive deep understanding of global healthcare systems including care delivery models incentives and barriers to adoption
Ensure external perspectives (clinicians providers health systems) are embedded into AI-enabled solution design validation and adoption strategies
Represent Roche externally as a clinical expert in CVRM and digital health innovation
Build relationships with key opinion leaders in cardiology nephrology metabolic disease and clinical AI adoption
Support the development of thought leadership at the intersection of clinical practice data AI and adoption at scale
Go-to-Market & Value Realization
Ensure clinical and healthcare system perspectives are embedded into go-to-market and adoption strategies
Support articulation of medical value and differentiation of RIS AI-enabled solutions including drivers of adoption
Provide CVRM-specific clinical credibility in commercialization and external positioning
Collaborate with Market Access Payer and GTM teams to support the development of economic value propositions evidence requirements and reimbursement-relevant positioning
Contribute clinical perspectives to ensure alignment between clinical value economic outcomes and real-world implementation feasibility
Ensure consistency of clinical messaging across global and regional teams
Cross-functional Leadership & Enterprise Impact
Act as a key interface between clinical product data science UX and commercial organizations
Ensure alignment across global and regional teams to maximize clinical impact and adoption of solutions
Contribute to enterprise-level strategy discussions related to AI digital health platforms and integrated diagnostics
Drive prioritization of initiatives that maximize clinical impact business value and real-world utilization
Skills
Deep clinical expertise in cardiovascular renal and metabolic diseases (CVRM)
Strong understanding of chronic disease management care pathways and healthcare system challenges
Solid understanding of digital health solutions AI-enabled clinical decision support and data-driven care models
Strong understanding of clinical workflow integration and drivers/barriers of adoption of digital health solutions
Ability to translate clinical insights into algorithm-enabled product evidence and business strategies
Working understanding of how clinical value translates into economic value propositions and reimbursement considerations
Strong leadership and organizational development capabilities in global matrixed environments
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across complex organizations
Strong business acumen and understanding of healthcare market dynamics
Excellent communication and storytelling skills
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and drive strategic clarity
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Education & Experience
MD required; specialization in Cardiology or Internal Medicine required
Demonstrated expertise in managing cardiovascular diabetes mellitus metabolic disease (in renal disease a plus) MBA and/or PhD strongly preferred
Licensed physician with significant clinical practice experience (8 years; board certification preferred)
10 years of experience in healthcare life sciences digital health or healthcare consulting
Experience with digital health AI-enabled solutions and/or clinical decision support systems (strongly preferred)
Experience in supporting implementation and adoption of digital health solutions in real-world settings (strongly preferred)
Proven leadership experience managing global teams and senior stakeholders
Strong understanding of regulatory clinical and healthcare system considerations
Experience working cross-functionally with product data science medical and commercial teams
What to expect:
Ambitious and passionate people building meaningful products for a global audience
An innovative agile working environment allowing for collaboration with really smart people and knowledge sharing in cross-functional teams
Loads of benefits (brand new Apple hardware fitness public transport lunch benefit language classes professional training budget chance to join global conferences...)
Flexible working hours and home office policy 5 weeks vacation
An amazing office with a rooftop terrace fully stocked kitchen and amazing barista coffee machines in the middle of Vienna oh and did we mention the best team in the world!
In Austria we have a legal obligation to disclose the minimum salary according to our collective agreement which is gross EUR 3.843 - per month for this position. But! Rest assured we offer amazing competitive compensation packages which take into consideration current market trends therefore you can expect a higher offer that reflects your experience level.
Interested Great. Wed like to hear from you! Just click that Apply Now button and send us your CV in English . and anything else that you think might impress us.
Who we are and what we care about
We are committed to providing a healthy equal and inclusive working environment for our employees to bring true relief to the patient! We care about family friendly career paths sustainability a healthy lifestyle and the flexibility of a modern workplace. We maintain a culture of learning and sharing as well as open and candid feedback. At every level there are many opportunities to develop and grow - both professionally and personally.
As a healthcare pioneer committed to transforming the lives of billions of people around the globe we push boundaries to redefine what is possible. We know that early accurate diagnosis is essential to maintain health prevent disease and help advance new targeted treatments and potential cures for the worlds most serious health problems. We have a passion for innovation and a profound commitment to make a lasting impact on society by continuing to improve the standard of care for humankind. Our culture inspires us to create healthcare that is sustainable efficient and financially viable. Healthcare that is built on peoples needs strong data and clinical insights. Healthcare that saves lives.
Interested Great. Wed like to hear from you! Just click that Apply Now button and send us your CV in English . and anything else that you think might impress us.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel.