Subject Matter Expert Solid State Science

Position Overview

At Roche, we are seeking a Subject Matter Expert to lead solid‑state strategy and optimize the solid‑state form of drug candidates within our Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development (pRED) organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification of the optimal solid‑state form, ensuring early‑stage candidates possess the necessary solubility and stability for clinical success.
• Serve as the central hub, coordinating complex screening and characterization activities across internal laboratories and global external partners.
• Lead cross‑functional efforts to de‑risk drug candidates and define the Golden Form that advances therapies from the lab to patients.
• Act as the single point of accountability for the solid‑state strategy of assigned projects, selecting optimal salt, polymorph, and particle forms to support stability and bioavailability.
• Assume full responsibility for lifecycle management of ...