Specialist Trainee Clinical Fellowship in Ophthalmology
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The Position
Summary
The Roche Clinical Fellowship is aimed at UK specialist trainees and clinical fellows in Ophthalmology.
Established in 2013, the Clinical Fellowship program at Roche was designed to diversify and broaden clinical training through exposure to clinical research methodology from the pharmaceutical medicine perspective. The fellowship will be 1 year in duration, primarily based at Roche Products Ltd in Welwyn Garden City, UK, within the Ophthalmology Clinical Development Group, which is responsible for the strategy, design and execution of late phase clinical trials.
You will interact with a variety of cross functional teams within the Roche/Genentech network. Your supervisor will be an experienced member of the Clinical Development team working in Welwyn. If appropriate, in order to take up the post, you will be expected to have an Out Of Program (OOP) approved by your Training Programme Director/Deanery.
As a Fellow in the Global Clinical Development Group you may:
- Be involved in the design and execution of clinical studies, and analysis and interpretation of data involving molecules in development as well as marketed compounds,
- Interact with globally recognized academic experts and clinical investigators,
- Participate in key clinical strategy, implementation and study management meetings in order to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges of medicines development,
- Provide clinical expertise in the ophthalmology disease area for cross functional pharmaceutical development teams,
- Be involved in generation and potential presentation of abstracts and oral presentations for key external conferences (e.g. ARVO, AAO, EURETINA, ASRS) and other specialty meetings, in addition to other publication opportunities, where appropriate.
Who is the Roche Clinical Research Fellowship suitable for?
A UK ST4+ ophthalmology trainee/fellow looking to diversify their training. While some previous clinical research experience is preferred, it is not essential.
A trainee/fellow interested in further understanding and influencing the development and approval of medicines for patients with ophthalmic diseases. Please note: this is not intended to be a basic science fellowship leading to a post graduate degree.
Why a Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship?- Collaborations between pharmaceutical companies, the health service and academia are key to improving patient outcomes and care,
- Understanding drug development, regulation and the reimbursement process is critical for physicians wishing to influence the delivery of healthcare,
- Our fellowships offer a unique insight for those wishing to participate in or conduct clinical trials in their future careers,
- Scope for research opportunities using large impactful datasets and the chance to work with key opinion leaders.
Why Roche?
Previous fellows have thoroughly enjoyed their experience, gained valuable knowledge and contacts and opportunities to further their careers.
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Application process
Phase 1: CV & Cover Letter screenPhase 2: Interview
Please ensure you include a CV and cover letter with your initial application.
As part of your cover letter, Roche is keen to understand your motivation in applying for this position. You should, therefore, provide responses to the following:
- Your key motivation for applying to this placement
- Other than your knowledge within the therapeutic area, what skills and experience will you bring to the role.
Your cover letter should not exceed one page.
CLOSING DATE: 08/11/2024
Note that candidates will be expected to attend an in-person interview at the Welwyn site in early December.
Who we are
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways & airports as well as being a 30 minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, flexible working environment with facilities that are second-to-none.Around 2,000 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our Corporate functions.
Roche offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day.At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. Roche promotes personal well-being and work-life balance.
Therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK. Roche is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment. 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.
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.