Head of China Early Development Center of Excellence (CED COE)

Roche is hiring a Head of China Early Development Center of Excellence (CED COE) in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on Roche.

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Lead the China Early Development Center of Excellence at Roche, overseeing Phase I and II clinical trials and strategic research partnerships.

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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

The Opportunity

As the Head of China Early Development Center of Excellence (CED CoE), you will report to the Head of PD China and be based in Shanghai, China.

You will lead a new, high-profile organization that accelerates early development of Roche’s global pipeline through China’s clinical and scientific ecosystem. You will shape and execute Phase I and II clinical development—including first-in-human studies—across Roche’s core therapeutic areas: CVRM, Ophthalmology, Neuroscience, Immunology and Oncology.

What you will be working on

Lead China early clinical development and deliver Phase I/II studies across Roche’s priority therapeutic areas and modalities.
Shape the China asset pipeline with global R&D leaders and align China development plans with end-to-end global strategies.
Oversee study design, delivery, analysis and reporting to ensure high-quality, timely clinical execution.
Build strategic partnerships with leading hospitals, investigators, academic centers and biotech organizations.
Lead regulatory strategy, organizational capability, talent, budget and resources for the CED CoE.

Who You Are

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with 10+ years of drug-development experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or major clinical organizations.
Deep early-development expertise, including Phase I/II trial design, dose escalation and health-authority interactions.
Proven regulatory experience in China and globally, including NMPA/CDE, FDA and EMA interactions and submissions.
Strong China clinical-research ecosystem network, paired with experience working effectively in global matrix organizations.
An inspiring people leader with strategic judgment
Fluent written and spoken English. Chinese Mandarin speaking will be highly preferred.

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.

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Head of China Early Development Center of Excellence (CED COE) at Roche rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Head of China Early Development Center of Excellence (CED COE) is an open job at Roche.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Shanghai.
The job was posted on September 24, 2026.
Seniority: executive.
Applications are handled by Roche. Apply on Roche

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