Clinical Research Engagement Lead – Central Region

Roche

Clinical Research Engagement Lead at Roche managing clinical trials by developing engagement strategies and building high-trust relationships with clinical sites. Overseeing CRO performance and driving digital solutions adoption.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $108,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and executes country-level site engagement strategies aligned with internal priorities.
Conducts early, strategic landscaping and site engagement (in-person or remote).
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.
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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchclinical operationsend-to-end product developmentICHGCPclinical trial processesmonitoringclinical trial regulationssite managementCRO performance oversight

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscross-functional collaborationnegotiation skillsinfluencing skillsrelationship buildingcommunication skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingstakeholder managementtrust building

Certifications

MDPhDMAMSBABS