Scientific Operation Lead

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1.   Primary Purpose of Job

• Scientific operations and management:

o   As a member of CICoR Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS) leadership team, responsible for PS and Early Development (ED) departmental operational activities, including vendor/CRO management, operation-related financial planning, capital expenditures (Capex), and event management

o   Consolidate PS scientific and non-scientific operational strategies, aligning with CICoR Head of PS and PS scientific

o   Primary communication channel to internal and external stakeholders/collaborators

• Compliance & quality leadership:

o   Lead GxP and clinical compliance for PS/ED in China/APAC by aligning standards and practices with global quality leads and stakeholders

• Process improvement & stakeholder engagement:

o   Drive efficient, consistent, and compliant processes for vendor relationships and CRO oversight

o   Responsible for centralized oversight of departmental operational activities and processes, such as material management, capex management, event management, compliance management and communication management, etc.

o   Act as the primary communication channel for internal and external stakeholders

• Scientific Operation function management:

o   Manage the matrix scientific operations team, providing guidance and performance control

o   Point of Contract for communication and alignment with pRED PS Scientific Operations and relevant Chapter Leads

2.   Principle Roles & Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• CRO & vendor management

o   Develop and manage operational relationships with CROs in China/APAC, including ongoing communication, issue resolution, and organizing meetings/visits.

o  Perform regular market landscaping of the China/APAC CRO landscape to identify new partners and industry trends, contribute to CRO/vendor selections

o  Provide comprehensive oversight of assigned vendors, managing the scope, volume, and overall spending of outsourced activities.

• Quality, compliance & governance

o  Ensure robust CRO governance by coordinating all governance meetings (e.g., regular review), tracking action items, and managing CRO inspections and visits.

o  Liaise with global GxP & Quality Excellence to apply and maintain global quality standards within CICoR PS.

o  Maintain and ensure adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) for all CICoR PS activities.

o  Ensure all Health Authority (HA)-related questions or issues are adequately addressed and resolved.

• Process optimization & cross-functional collaboration

o  Develop, implement, and regularly revise optimized operational processes, outsourcing documentation, and related guidelines (e.g., SOPs, White Papers).

o  Establish and maintain strong interfaces with key internal partners, including global Enabling Sciences and other global/local PS & ED functions.

o  Procurement, Finance, P&C, and Site Operations within CICoR and the broader Roche Shanghai organization (e.g., PD, Biosample Operations, DTAs).

• Operational Execution

o  Ensure meticulous documentation and tracking of all issues to facilitate clear communication, follow-up, and timely resolution.

o  Support the development, implementation and regularly revision of optimized/harmonized operational practices/processes incl. the related outsourcing process documentation

3.   Qualification and Experience 能力与经验

• University education in Scientific field (Human or Veterinary Medicine, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) or Business.

• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Solid understanding of outsourcing, procurement, and business management principles.

• Working knowledge of local and global GxP regulations, with a specific focus on GCP and GLP.

• Proficient in business support solutions (e.g., databases, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Spotfire).

• Demonstrated skills in communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management.

• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.

• Basic familiarity with relevant Chinese and other countries' regulations, especially US and EU.

• A proven team player with a collaborative approach.

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