Clinical Research Engagement Lead – Central Region

Roche

Clinical Research Engagement Lead overseeing clinical trials and building relationships with clinical trial sites at Roche. Managing the execution of studies from development to delivery in the Central Region.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeSt. Paul • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $108,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will bridge the gap between strategy and execution across the entire trial lifecycle—from early development to late-stage delivery—ensuring our clinical assets are executed with maximum speed, efficiency, and clinical quality.
Develops and executes country-level site engagement strategies aligned with internal priorities.
Conducts early, strategic landscaping and site engagement during the protocol concept and study set-up phases to identify optimal sites.
Builds deep, multi-stakeholder relationships at strategic sites.
Serves as the local escalation point for study challenges.
Partners seamlessly with internal teams and CROs to ensure unified site communication.
Manages assigned local/global clinical studies by overseeing CRO performance and mitigating timeline or operational risks.
Focus on driving adoption of DCT and digital solutions with our sites.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree (MD, PhD, MA / MS, BA / BS) in life sciences or equivalent.
Minimum 5+ years of relevant clinical research or clinical operations experience in pharmaceutical, biotech or related industry; Sponsor experience preferred.
Experience in end-to-end product development and expert understanding of ICH/GCP are both essential.
Understanding of end-to-end clinical trial processes, including monitoring, and strong knowledge of clinical trial regulations and guidelines.
Proven track record in managing site relationships and overseeing complex clinical trials.
Exceptional interpersonal, cross-functional, negotiation, and influencing skills with a proven track record of building high-trust, sustainable relationships with internal stakeholders, CROs, and site personnel.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically between 30-50% dependent on business or site needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchclinical operationsend-to-end product developmentICHGCPclinical trial processesmonitoringclinical trial regulationssite engagement strategiesCRO performance management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscross-functional collaborationnegotiation skillsinfluencing skillsrelationship buildingproblem-solvingcommunication skillsstakeholder managementtrust buildingteamwork

Certifications

MDPhDMAMSBABS