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The Position
Roche’s Clinical Development organization is structured by therapeutic area and is responsible for developing and executing the late development (Phase II – III) clinical strategies and plans that deliver medically-differentiated therapies that provide meaningful improvement to patients.
The Lead Medical Director leads or makes major contributions to development of the Clinical Development (CD) strategy and plan and is responsible for effective and efficient execution for the assigned molecule(s)/indication(s).
- You will support the development and implementation of the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) for assigned molecule(s)/indication(s); gathering and analyzing data and information necessary to create the CD plan.
- You will collaborate with a variety of internal/external partners & stakeholders, as well as multidisciplinary internal groups, including business development, research, commercial, legal, etc.
- You may participate in meetings, reviews, discussions and other interactions regarding early development/Phase I studies to provide clinical science input & guidance; including reviewing and providing late stage input to Phase I & II protocols.
- You have a demonstrated understanding of Phase II – III drug development.
- You will take an active role with other CST members, regulatory and other internal partners/stakeholders in the completion and submission of regulatory filings and other regulatory documentation. Provides clinical science information and input for regulatory submissions and other regulatory processes.
- You will be responsible to ensure strategic and operational alignment of the CDP with the relevant CD strategy, strategic and annual LCP; you will work with other CST members and relevant sub-teams to develop CDP components (e.g., analytics/data strategy, KOL development, publications strategy, etc.)
This position is based on-site in San Francisco, CA (US).
Relocation support will be provided for this position.
Who You Are:
(Required)
- You are a Board Certified/Board Eligible (or its equivalent) MD (MBBS), MD(MBBS)/PhD physician in Oncology & Hematology
- You have 5+ years of post-grad relevant clinical/scientific research and/or clinical trial experience
- You have 3 or more years of experience in biopharmaceutical clinical development with experience in late stage drug development.
- You have 3+ years of medical monitoring experience within the life sciences space; you are able to support the senior team members with this responsibility.
- You have 2+ years of experience engaging with clinical sites, PIs, KOLs etc
- You have a solid understanding of Phase II – III drug development (e.g trials across different stages of development, or formal education/qualifications in pharmaceutical medicine or drug development); have made significant contributions to an organization’s drug development (whether at Roche or another organization); have identified and created clinical development strategies that have led to label-enabling outcomes
- You have demonstrated the ability to foster and promote a highly productive and inclusive team-based culture in fast-paced clinical and/or research settings
- You have significant experience working with the principles and techniques of data analysis, interpretation and clinical relevance, and demonstrated experience in scientific writing (e.g. manuscripts, grants, scientific protocols, health authority documents)
- You have demonstrated communication skills in both long-form scientific presentation and short-form communication of complex scientific topics
Preferred:
- Your disease area of focus is Lymphoma.
- You have strong interpersonal skills: Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and influencing skills: have built and cultivated important relationships both inside an organization and externally
- You have the ability to collaborate with relevant team members to measure and monitor study progress against objectives and plans, including any variances, and proactively communicate any issues, challenges and potential strategies to resolve
- You have demonstrated experience working with various clinical trial designs, including outcome trials.
- You have sound knowledge of the pharma/biotech industry, the multiple functions and roles involved in the drug development process.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of San Francisco, CA $233,500 - $433,600. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. 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.
Benefits
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
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Document progressive leadership across product cycles
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum requirements for the role. Gather performance reviews, org charts, and launch records that show you held director-level authority, not just senior IC work, before the sponsorship process begins.
Verify your degree meets EB-2 advanced-degree standards
EB-2 covers an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. If your master's is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation early so your employer's immigration counsel can confirm EB-2 eligibility before PERM is filed.
Target companies with dedicated immigration programs
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified green card sponsorship history in product development roles. Companies that have sponsored PERM cases before move faster and are less likely to stall the process mid-recruitment.
Ask about priority dates before accepting an offer
If you're a national of India or China, your wait for a visa number can extend years beyond I-140 approval. Ask the hiring manager whether the company has experience supporting employees through long priority-date queues before you sign.
Understand what the PERM recruitment window means for timing
DOL requires employers to run a 30-to-60-day active recruitment test before filing PERM. This means sponsorship discussions need to happen well before your start date, not after onboarding, so align that timeline explicitly during offer negotiations.
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Green Card Director of Product Development: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card category applies to Director of Product Development roles?
Most Director of Product Development positions qualify under EB-2, which covers roles requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience. If the role requires only a bachelor's degree and two or more years of experience, EB-3 is an alternative. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the category before filing PERM with the Department of Labor.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization, typically in two or three-year increments, with no path to permanence on its own. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status or consular processing leads to lawful permanent residence. The PERM process also requires a formal prevailing wage determination and a recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. worker was available, steps that H-1B sponsorship does not require.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for product development directors?
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with verified PERM sponsorship history in product development and related roles. This is more reliable than applying broadly and asking HR cold, since PERM filings are company-specific and many employers only sponsor for senior roles where they've hired foreign nationals before.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship process starts?
AC21 job portability lets you change employers once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation. If you move before that 180-day threshold, your employer's I-140 petition and your place in the priority date queue are at risk. Your approved I-140's priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition once the original I-140 was approved.
Do per-country backlogs affect Director of Product Development sponsorship timelines?
Yes. EB-2 and EB-3 have annual numerical limits and per-country caps. Nationals of India and China face the longest waits because demand from those countries exceeds their annual allocation. The priority date, which is the date DOL accepts the PERM application, determines your place in the queue. Nationals from most other countries typically see much shorter waits under current demand levels.