At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.The PositionAt Roche/Genentech Pharma Product Development Global Clinical Operations (PDG), we are determined to transform drug development and realize our Pharma Ambition to deliver 20 transformative medicines addressing diseases with the highest societal burden by 2029.As a key member of our Country Study Start-Up team, you will drive and facilitate the efficient initiation of clinical trials, ultimately helping to deliver innovative treatments to patients. You'll work in a highly collaborative and cross-functional environment, where you have the opportunity to influence and shape our clinical trial delivery strategy. This is a unique opportunity to use your expertise to make a meaningful impact by ensuring seamless trial execution for patients, investigators, and clinical site staff.The RoleLead Country Strategy: You will lead the country strategy for study start-up, driving efficiency, innovation, and collaboration with external stakeholdersOversee Operations: You will oversee start-up operations to ensure timely and efficient site activation and regulatory complianceDrive Process Improvements: You will identify and lead opportunities for process automation, standardization, and innovation at both the country and site levelsCollaborate and Harmonize: You will collaborate with regional and global counterparts to harmonize systems and improve timelinesManage Clinical Trial Submissions: You will oversee the development and management of clinical trial submissions and amendments, ensuring regulatory coordinationStrategize on Budget & Contracts: You will provide strategic oversight for all aspects of budgeting and contract management, including developing budget strategies and negotiating with internal and external stakeholdersInfluence the Environment: You will participate in external industry collaborations to influence the country's start-up environmentLead a Team (if applicable): If you are a People Leader, you will provide coaching, support, and leadership to a team, championing inclusive behaviors and helping them grow their skills and careersWho You AreYou have a degree (MD, PhD, MA/MS, BA/BS) in life sciences or a related field. A postgraduate degree is highly desirableYou have demonstrated experience in clinical trial start-up, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional collaborationYou possess a strong understanding of ICH-GCP, EU CTR, and local regulatory environments. A deep, practical understanding of the Ukrainian legislation and operations are mandatoryYou have excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative mindsetYou are fluent in both written and spoken English, and Native fluent in UkrainianWho we areA healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.Let’s build a healthier future, together.Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.