Industrial Placement Study Clinical Operations Associate
9 days ago
Welwyn
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. Roche PD’s mission is to improve patients’ lives around the world through unique medicines that have a meaningful impact. Cross functionally we conduct global clinical trials, analyse results, monitor safety and work with regulatory authorities to provide truly differentiated medicines to patients. Our primary disease focus areas are Oncology, Hematology, Neurology, Immunology, Ophthalmology and Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism (CVRM). The Product Development Global Clinical Operations team is at the heart of this mission, and we aspire to be leaders in Clinical Operations. We are responsible for providing operational project management, leadership and expertise. We act as the interface between Roche and external parties for optimal study delivery emphasising the importance of speed and cost-effectiveness. We instill an enterprise-wide perspective in all our work so that we continue to deliver for patients and Roche in accordance with regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP) standards. As an Industrial Placement Student (IPS) in Clinical Operations, you will get involved in supporting key tasks across a broad range of topics with potential to build your network outside of the department, ultimately helping accelerate drug development and the successful execution of clinical trials. We want you to join our mission and be part of our passionate, collaborative, dynamic Clinical Operations community! We are offering an outstanding 13 month placement opportunity for up to six Industrial Placement Students (IPS), who will be based in Welwyn Garden City, UK. The IPS-COA will sit within Clinical Operations and be assigned to a clinical trial as well as be a valued part of a supportive and collaborative study community. The IPS-COA will be included in working groups where they will do meaningful work and have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge as well as connect and collaborate with individuals in other functions outside of Operations. The IPS-COA will work closely with the Global Studies Leader (GSL) and the Global Studies Asset Manager (GSAM), who are responsible for effective and efficient leadership and delivery of all operational components of a clinical trial across study start up, conduct and close-out in accordance with the appropriate quality standards including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable regulations. Students may also have the opportunity to work alongside the Country and Study Start-Up Teams. In this capacity they will strengthen site engagement, ensure effective communication and collaboration with clinical trial sites, and add value to Roche’s portfolio, from early to late-stage development across Roche assets. • Day-to-Day Operations: Support the study team with daily operational tasks to ensure the clinical trial runs smoothly (e.g., patient recruitment, problem-solving, and working with contracts), • Vendor Management: Assist in managing external vendors and Contract Research Organisations (CROs), • Drug Supply: Support the management of clinical drug supply and shipments, • Site Engagement: Work with the local study team to support effective study start-up strategies and assist in developing strong relationships with trial sites (including potential site visit opportunities), • Compliance: Ensure study adherence to GCP and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), • Networking: Attend and actively participate in non-study-related activities, such as forums, departmental meetings, and wider organizational initiatives Note: This is not a laboratory- based role. Applicants should be in the penultimate or last year of study, and should have a year in industry/placement year as part of their degree course. (Note: If you have already graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters or PhD, you are not eligible for this programme). • Strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, • Good communication and problem-solving skills., • A professional, reliable, and team-orientated outlook, • A supportive and inclusive mindset, capable of demonstrating behaviors to work successfully in a collaborative environment, • An awareness of your strengths and areas for development, • A love of learning, a customer-focused attitude, and a desire to show up authentically to encourage growth and innovation, • Comfortable thinking on your feet and thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous, and highly collaborative environments, • Ability to come into the office for the majority of the time as well as being proficient in working in a virtual global setting when required The placement role is full-time. Initially, it is an on-site role requiring your presence in the office 5 days a week during the probationary period, after which flexible working arrangements will be assessed Unfortunately visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold valid authorisation to work in the UK. A 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. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Chef & Cook
Waiters
Bar Staff
Retail
Kitchen Porter
Barista
Quick Service
Accounting & Finance
Animal Care
Art, Media, Design
Child Care
Cleaning
Construction & Trades
Customer Service
Driver & Delivery
Education
Engineering
Entertainment
Events & Promotion
Health & Social Care
Host & Hostess
Information Technology
Legal
Management
Manufacturing
Office & Admin
Sales & Marketing
Salon & Beauty
Security
Sports & Wellness
Writing & Editing