The Position

In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

 This position is within the Ophthalmology team, part of the Immunology, Infectious diseases, and Ophthalmology (I2O) Discovery and Translational Area (DTA), is continuously growing and innovating.

We partner and collaborate with leading scientific institutions worldwide to tackle grand challenges by assembling, funding, and leading interdisciplinary teams of experts to work on highly ambitious and complex scientific questions.

Job mission

We are offering a unique opportunity to join our team in the Roche Innovation Center Basel.

The Ophthalmology Discovery Team in Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED), located in Basel, is part of the Immunology, Inflammation and Ophthalmology (I2O) translational area.

We are a community of drug-hunters comprising research expertise in age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, genomic medicines, and dry eye disease. Our responsibility, in collaboration with our clinical colleagues and functions, is to convert hypotheses into innovative medicines for treating ocular diseases of high unmet medical need.

Are you passionate about unraveling the intricacies of the complement system and its role in human health and disease? Join our dynamic team at Roche as a Scientist specializing in complement system research. We are seeking a talented individual to contribute to our cutting-edge research efforts, investigating the complex interplay between the complement system and various physiological and pathological processes.

You will hold these primary responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research on the complement system, including its components, activation pathways, and regulatory mechanisms.

• Design and execute experiments to study the functional aspects of the complement system, its interactions with other biological systems, and its involvement in specific diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

• Perform laboratory techniques such as cell culture, protein analysis, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, ELISA, and other relevant methodologies.

• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and generate comprehensive reports detailing findings.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate complement system research into broader scientific projects.

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in the complement system field and contribute to scientific discussions within the organization.

• Contribute to the preparation and submission of research papers for publication in scientific journals.

• Present research findings at conferences and scientific meetings.

Who you are:

• A Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or a related field and relevant postdoctoral training with a focus on the complement system. Candidates with a strong background in the complement system and relevant research experience in other organ systems will also be considered.

• Proven expertise in complement system research, including a deep understanding of its components, functions, and associated disorders.

• Strong laboratory skills and experience with a wide range of molecular and cellular biology techniques.

• Proficiency in data analysis using statistical software and other relevant tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex scientific concepts effectively.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Track record of publishing research articles in peer-reviewed journals is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced research environment.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Our commitment 

Roche commits to recognizing talent and aptitude. We prioritize encouraging and supporting our employees on their personal journeys by providing a safe, creative space to help them reflect, make decisions and grow in their career.

We are confident that we find the most innovative solutions by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions, and challenging the status quo. Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious yet enthusiastic way; we are devoted to building a team that represents a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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