A 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 Analytical Data Science, a core function within Product Development Data Sciences (PDD) that provides strategic leadership and scientific rigor across Development at Roche. PDD Analytical Data Science teams are mobilized across the portfolio to generate data-driven insights, identify opportunities for scale, and implement impactful solutions.PDD Analytical Data Science is recognized as a leading hub for top industry talent, operating as an agile workforce to deliver regulatory commitments across the portfolio. We identify, influence, and adopt industry-leading digital and automation solutions, develop analytical approaches to support exploratory analyses, and align statistical programming practices across both early- and late-stage clinical development.The OpportunityThe Analytical Data Science Lead serves as a senior leader within the Analytical Data Science function, responsible for guiding both the technical strategy and operational execution across multiple clinical programs or an entire therapeutic area. This role leads a team of highly skilled programmers and junior leaders, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, regulatory-compliant analytical outputs that support key development milestones and health authority submissions. In addition to overseeing day-to-day delivery, the Analytical Data Science Lead is accountable for a broad range of analytical outputs including but not limited to: exploratory analyses, application development and dynamic visualization to enable ongoing data review and scientific insights generation. The Analytical Data Science Lead also oversees deliverables originating from cross-functional partners, such as Data Management, ensuring seamless integration into the reporting pipeline.The Analytical Data Science Lead sets priorities, allocates resources, and ensures the scalability and sustainability of programming operations through standardization, automation, and innovation, while providing business context to guide decision-making with evolving portfolio needs. The Analytical Data Science Lead plays a pivotal role in cross-functional planning and governance, acting as a strategic partner to stakeholders across PDD. As a people leader, the Analytical Data Science Lead is accountable for building and developing talent, fostering a culture of technical excellence, and ensuring alignment with both functional and enterprise-wide data strategies.You oversee programming and analytical strategy across multiple molecules or an entire disease area, ensuring alignment with clinical, regulatory, and enterprise data goalsYou lead cross-functional planning and execution of data deliverables, ensuring quality, consistency, and timeliness across programs, accountable to the TA leadsYou represent the data science function in high-level internal forums and global regulatory engagements, contributing to the definition and execution of regulatory strategyYou resolve complex technical and operational challenges that impact the function’s delivery, quality, or external perceptionYou drive the adoption of innovative programming tools, scalable delivery models, and automation approaches to improve functional performance and sustainabilityYou manage vendor oversight and coordination of external partners to ensure high-quality, efficient, and aligned deliveryYou shape the broader Product Development Data Science (PDD) agenda by contributing to cross-functional governance, strategic planning, and enterprise-level initiativesYou manage a team of ADS Programmers, including workload allocation, performance management, and ongoing development planningYou set team strategy and priorities, and execute short-term planning through effective delegation according to allotted resourcing and budgetingYou build and sustain a high-performing team by identifying skill gaps, hiring talent, and fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaborationYou guide the team through ambiguity, providing direction and support as they navigate complex projects and shifting prioritiesYou serve as the primary point of accountability for team performance and delivery, ensuring that portfolio deliverables – submissions, outputs, applications, and more – meet expectations for quality, compliance, and timelinesWho you are:You hold an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related quantitative fieldYou have 12+ years of experience in statistical and analytical programming within clinical development, with demonstrated impact across multiple programs or therapeutic areasYou bring deep expertise in clinical trial data standards (e.g., CDISC SDTM and ADaM), regulatory submission requirements, and end-to-end data workflowsYou have a proven track record of leading cross-functional data delivery for complex clinical programs, including regulatory submissionsYou are proficient in programming languages and tools commonly used in clinical data analysis (e.g., SAS, R, Python), with experience implementing scalable, reusable, and automated solutionsYou have a strong understanding of global regulatory expectations and experience representing programming in interactions with health authoritiesYou demonstrate the ability to lead large-scale initiatives and resolve complex technical challenges with minimal guidanceYou have experience contributing to functional innovation, including the adoption of new tools, standards, or delivery modelsYou demonstrate respect for cultural differences when interacting with colleagues in the global workplacePreferred Qualifications:Experience leading programming strategy for global regulatory submissions, including integrated summaries (ISS/ISE)Familiarity with metadata-driven programming approaches or enterprise-level data standardizationProven ability to drive functional innovation through automation, process improvement, or adoption of emerging toolsExposure to real-world data or digital health integration within clinical developmentParticipation in industry working groups, consortia, or recognized contributions to advancing programming standards or practicesRelocation benefits are not available for this postingThe expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Massachusetts is $152,300.00 - $282,800.00. 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#PDDT#PDDBostonGenentech 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.