Drive technical excellence across design, data and data science innovation programs for Roche Product Development.
Ensure strong technical execution and guide architectural decisions.
Oversee execution quality, technical risk management, and project velocity across multiple high-impact workstreams.
Collaborate with cross-functional and enterprise partners to translate innovation opportunities into feasible, impactful solutions.
Establish and enforce technical standards, enabling reuse and modularity across solution development.

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related technical field
15+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, data science, or technical innovation, ideally within R&D or regulated environments
4+ years in a leadership role managing multidisciplinary technical teams
Proven experience driving technology delivery from prototyping to scaled implementation
Deep expertise in modern data and software development technologies and architectural practices
Proficiency with Python or R, and ML libraries such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
Strong understanding of supervised/unsupervised learning, statistical modeling, and experimental design
Familiarity with software development practices including version control, testing, and collaborative coding
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate.
Discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

Head – Innovation Accelerator Data Science

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