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08/12/10
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  Global Head Clinical Sample Operations (CSO)
Roche (F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG)
Basel

Global Head Clinical Sample Operations (CSO)
The Global Head CSO will lead the Clinical Sample Operations (CSO) functions across all sites with direct accountability for all operational activities, development, implementation and global standardization of sample management processes in accordance with ICH / GxP / Biobank standards and SOPs. In addition the Global Head CSO may also be a Local Site Head.

Primary Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Actively participates and positively contributes to the Biosample & Repository Management (BRM) Management Team to ensure both site and functional business needs are met
Leads and manages the global CSO team across sites in order to maximize their capability and contribution to deliver high quality performance and standards
Delivers through appropriate leadership, direction and action to the global strategy and the development, validation and implementation of all operational aspects of the global sample management group
Accountable for establishing and implementing globally consistent/standardized material supply and sample management processes, in collaboration with heads of key partner functions and stakeholders and the resource allocation according to business needs
Accountable that procedures are defined and implemented at each CSO site to ensure the proper functioning of facility equipment training of staff and document archiving based on corporate policies
Ensures all biosample operational activities are performed to the highest standards of ethics and compliance within cost and time parameters as well as builds and maintains effective communication with all relevant key clients
Accountable for the global CSO budget and provides portfolio context and analysis of the global CSO function and consolidates and reports data to the function

HR contact: G. Foshag, +41 61 68 80910
Job ID: 00022544
Qualifications: Masters degree (Life sciences degree)
Experience: 10 years +
Languages: English : Speak / Write Fluently
Job-Type: open-ended
Remuneration: unspecified
Permit Type: EU National
Region: Basel
Life sciences degree or equivalent experience. Higher degree preferred.
Proven expertise in leading a global department in a senior position
Proven experience in participating in a global management team
Proven ability to effectively communicate in a global environment
Proven clinical development experience
Clinical or biological laboratory experience with evidence of involvement in the processing and/or analysis of biological samples
Excellent leadership skills
Excellent planning, organisational and time and management skills

At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 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, and on seeing each other’s differences as an advantage. To innovate healthcare, Roche has ambitious plans to keep learning and growing – and is seeking people who have the same goals for themselves.

The headquarters in Basel is one of Roche’s largest sites. It is home to the Corporate Executive Committee, the Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics Divisions and the global business functions. Roche Basel also covers the entire business chain from research, development and production through to marketing. Over 8,000 people from more than 60 countries work at the site.

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