Senior Clinical Trial Scientist

Job Title: Senior Clinical Trial Scientist.

Work Location: Allschwil.

Country: Switzerland.

Schedule: Fulltime (100%).

Desired start date: Beginning September.

Duration: 12 months.

Contractor Rate: CHF 65.25 CHF 73.72 depending on experience.



Job Responsibilities:

The Senior Clinical Trial Scientist is representing clinical science as core member of the Clinical Trial Team and contributes to the following trial-level activities:

• Collaborates closely with the Clinical Trial Physician, Clinical Project Physician and/or Clinical Project Scientist on relevant trial-related activities.
• Develops a sound understanding of the science and medicine related to an indication and trial and performs literature searches as needed to keep knowledge up to date.
• Main deliverables include the clinical trial protocol and related documents such as the ICF, trial committee charters, trial guidelines/instructions, PD code list, participant narratives, and the CSR.
• Provides input into and reviews cross-functional trial documents such as the SAP, external service provider requirements and specifications, monitoring guidelines, data review manual.
• Performs data review and medical monitoring during the conduct of the trial.
• Coordinates/manages the study committees.
• Provides scientific input into responses for IRBs/ECs, HAs, sites and monitors.
• Participates in discussions with external experts.
• Trains the relevant functions and roles on the scientific aspects of the trial.
• Contributes to cross-functional and clinical development initiatives and processes as needed.

Candidate Requirements:

• PhD, Pharm D, MSc or equivalent university degree in life or health sciences.
• At least 5 years of working experience preferably in clinical development in a contract research organization (CRO) or pharmaceutical company. Monitoring experience is an advantage.
• Experience in the planning, set-up, conduct, closing, and reporting of phase II and III clinical studies from a scientific and operational perspective.
• Previous authoring/co-authoring of clinical trial protocols, ICFs, scientific trial-related documents (e.g., trial committee charters) is an advantage.
• Previous experience in the Therapeutic area of Cardiovascular, Renal and/or Central Nervous System Diseases is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of drug development and clinical trial process.
• Good knowledge of regulatory requirements/ICH guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, to prioritize multiple competing tasks, to proactively address issues and demands.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in Switzerland. Please quote job reference 105626 in all correspondence.