Roche Posted August 15, 2026

Clinical Scientist in neurosciences

Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland FULL_TIME
Clinical Development Neuroscience
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About this opportunity

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.

The Position

We are currently seeking a Clinical Scientist to join our global team based in Basel in the Early Development department in the Neuroscience and Rare Disease DTA. This role will primarily support our latest development priorities.

We are a dedicated, collaborative team focused on meaningful lifecycle innovations that directly impact the neuroscience community. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to established science while addressing unmet needs in the Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, and rare disease community.

The Opportunity

Provide support in developing and/or preparing clinical science information for inclusion into the Clinical Development Plan.

Guided by the Lead/senior Clinical Scientist, contribute to protocol/ICF (writing or amendment), construct appropriate CRFs and coordinate cross-functionally.

Guided by the Lead/senior Clinical Scientist, contribute to internal/external clinical presentations and communications (e.g. investigator meetings, study site interactions, patient information, study newsletters). Present at appropriate internal meetings, e.g. Study Leadership Team. Contributes to abstracts, posters, content for scientific meetings.

Work with Lead/senior Clinical Scientists/Medical Directors/Clinical Directors and cross-functional groups to execute the Medical Data Review Plan, data interpretation and contribute to study reporting.

Work as medical monitor of phase 1 and phase 2 clinical trials in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease

Work on advanced imaging technique to measure neurodegeneration (e.g. neuromelanin-MRI) in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease

With guidance, contribute to Clinical Trial Application (CTA)/Ethics Committee (EC) written interactions, briefing packs, written responses to Health Authority (HA) questions, clinical science data/preparations for HA interactions and clinical data input to regulatory submissions.

Who you are

Degree in Medicine required (e.g. MD, MBBS). An advanced clinical/Science Degree is highly preferred (e.g. PhD, PharmD, MSN, MPH, etc.).

1 to 3 years of clinical development experience. While prior experience is a plus, we are primarily looking for someone with high potential, strong motivation, and a willingness to learn

Familiarity with governing laws, regulations, guidelines on global clinical trial execution is required and some knowledge of medical aspects of GCP (Good Clinical Practice), ICH (International Conference on Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use), FDA, EMA and other relevant guidelines and regulation.

Good understanding of the multidisciplinary functions involved in drug development. Some therapeutic area relevant clinical trial experience or clear potential to assimilate with some support.

Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively within a geographically distributed global team.

Are you ready to make a difference for our patients? We are looking forward to your application – join us now and become part of our journey!

 

 

Who we are

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Clinical Development
Therapeutic area
Neuroscience
Location
Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 861 comparable Clinical Development roles across 106 biopharma companies.

861Comparable roles tracked
778Currently active
106Companies hiring similar roles
34Countries represented

Salary context

269 of 861 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

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Lowest disclosed · Associate Scientist, Clinical Immunology & Diagnostics · Pfizer $60,200/yr – $100,400/yr
Peer group range $80,300 – $458,800 (median $224,445)

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