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The PositionA healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.
Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.
Roche Personalized Healthcare Solutions (PHCS) is seeking a full-time Pathology Scientist (m/f/d) to join the Pathology team of the US-accredited Companion Diagnostics (CDx) laboratory located in Penzberg. If you have experience in Immunohistochemistry (IHC), in situ hybridization (ISH), or quantitative image analysis using artificial intelligence or machine learning, we want to hear from you!
At Roche PHCS, we value collaboration, innovation, and the drive to make significant contributions to healthcare. As part of our team, you'll work in a multidisciplinary environment, engaging with experts in bioinformatics, oncology, digital pathology, and biomarker development.
The Opportunity
Join a global team of over 20 pathologists located in both Germany and the United States who work together to drive innovation and bring new products to market. In this challenging role you will
Provide medical oversight for pathology and slide reading for early phase clinical trials, assay development, CE-IVD and Pharma clients. Ensure quality and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Support R&D activities for primary antibodies, detection systems, probes, special stains, and digital pathology, contributing to new product development and process improvements.
Serve as the medical representative on project teams, addressing all pathology-related aspects and queries, and making strategic contributions through medical knowledge.
Participate in Pharma client meetings to support biomarker hypothesis testing strategies, and drive activities for publication and/or patent potential.
Coordinate the work of contracted pathologists, including training, assigning work and advising on day-to-day activities, as needed.
Contribute to internal pathology education programs, perform training and scoring of slides, read clinical trial patient samples for the CDx laboratory (Penzberg), and stay up-to-date on pathology, oncology, and molecular biology literature.
Serve as Principal Investigator with medical accountability across multiple European clinical trials within global CDx development programs, acting as the primary medical interface to Pharma partners.
Provide medical oversight of laboratory processes, procedures, and quality management systems. Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements as well as global Roche and international standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Who you are
We seek a Pathologist (m/f/d) with German board certification, a valid German medical license and at least one year of clinical or industry experience
The ideal candidates will have proven expertise in immunohistochemistry
You are experienced in interpretation and assessment of primary antibodies, detection systems, probes, and molecular platforms
You are proficient in providing pathology support to project teams and clinical trials
Furthermore, you are skilled in leading people while communicating effectively, and working within multidisciplinary teams
Your Application
Please submit your updated CV. References and certificates are not required at this stage.
Please note that no additional documents can be submitted after your application has been sent.
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team!
Your contact to us! With people. For people.
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Who we areA healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- German board certification in Pathology
- Valid German medical license
- At least one year of clinical or industry experience
- Expertise in immunohistochemistry
- Proficiency in providing pathology support to project teams and clinical trials
Roche Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roche and has not been reviewed or approved by Roche.
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials describe a 401(k) with both matching and an additional company contribution, supported by formal plan documents and true‑up features. This structure is positioned as a standout element of the total package, particularly at Genentech.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions include substantial vacation, a year‑end shutdown, and a paid six‑week sabbatical after six years. These elements indicate a recharge‑oriented approach within the U.S. offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources alongside well‑being programs. Benefits pages consistently highlight breadth across core health coverage elements.
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What We Do
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
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