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Nicole F.

Name: Nicole F.
Department: Clinical Research & Operations – Pharmaceuticals Division
Employed since: September 2005

What is your role with Roche?

Clinical Trial Monitor/Country Study Manager. I am responsible for performing study site management activities related to start up activities, regulatory compliance, patient enrollment, protocol adherence, Case Report Form compliance and data quality for clinical trials so that they meet specified scientific, medical, regulatory and commercial needs as well as developing and maintaining investigator relationships.

The role of Country Study Manager (CSM) provides leadership to one or more Local Study Teams (LSTs) and provides local strategic planning and organization to achieve successful study completion. The CSM maintains full ownership of the Affiliate portion of a study and ensures the effective and efficient delivery of country/region operational aspects in accordance with the study development plan and ICH/GCP standards, Roche SOPs, local operating guidelines and local regulatory requirements. The CSM also ensures the development and maintenance of productive relationships with our customers.

Why I choose to stay working at Roche?

Roche offers me the opportunity to work in an exciting, varied and challenging role with a leading global pharmaceutical company. I work directly on the development of innovative medications which prolong life and increase the quality of life of patients.

Whilst working for Roche I have a sense of ownership for my work and feel as though my job is important to the department, company and to our customers.

Roche is also a fantastic company to work for in the social sense - I have met and made many great friends from the Dee Why office. I also appreciate the opportunity to be involved in excellent programs such as the Global AIDS walk, REV volunteer days and being sponsored by the company to compete in local sporting events.

What message do you have for people who are thinking of applying to Roche?

Roche offers challenging and varied job roles with the potential to work across many different areas within the company.

Roche provides good career development opportunities and reward their employees generously. Many roles at Roche are flexible, exciting and provide the opportunity for lots of business travel and direct interaction with their customers.

When you work for Roche you will feel part of the team and confident that the company are looking after your best interests.

                        Maureen N.