Scientific Officer

Roles and responsibilities

The Clinical Research and Development Specialist will play a crucial role in the design, implementation, and management of clinical protocols aimed at achieving key medical objectives for evaluations and clinical trials. This position involves overseeing the execution of initiated studies, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards, and fostering a robust pipeline of scientific publications, presentations, lectures, and posters derived from study results.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Protocol Development and Implementation:

   • Design, define, and implement clinical protocols tailored to achieve specified medical objectives.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure protocols align with regulatory requirements and scientific standards.

2. Study Management:

   • Manage and monitor the execution of all initiated clinical studies, ensuring compliance with established protocols and timelines.
   • Identify and address potential issues that may arise during the course of studies.

3. Publication and Communication Strategy:

   • Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of publications and presentations based on evaluation study results.
   • Participate in creating communication materials that effectively convey study findings to various stakeholders, including medical communities and potential customers.

4. Key Opinion Leader Engagement:

   • Develop and nurture relationships with key medical and scientific opinion leaders (KOLs) who have a vested interest in point-of-care (POC) testing.
   • Actively engage with KOLs to gather feedback on existing products and insights on competitor offerings and emerging product requirements.

5. Collaboration with Sales Teams:

   • Support the Sales organization in designated countries/regions by delivering seminars and conducting meetings with key customers.
   • Foster collaboration between clinical and commercial teams to enhance product positioning in the market.

6. Participation in Scientific Events:

   • Attend relevant scientific, medical, or patient society events, contributing to discussions and networking opportunities.
   • Represent the organization as needed, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and fostering professional relationships.

Desired candidate profile

Qualifications:

• Educational Background:

  • MD, PhD, or PharmD is required, ensuring a solid foundation in clinical research and medical science.

• Language Proficiency:

  • Fluency in English and Arabic is essential; proficiency in French is a plus.

• Experience:

  • Proven experience in clinical study management, with a track record of successfully executing studies and adhering to protocols.
  • Experience in preparing scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with point-of-care and critical care technologies is preferred.

• Interpersonal Skills:

  • Strong communication skills with a natural commercial acumen, enabling effective interaction with diverse stakeholders.
  • A collaborative, down-to-earth team player willing to engage actively and support colleagues.

• Travel Requirements:

  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 50% of the time to facilitate KOL engagements, attend meetings, and participate in scientific events.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to advancements in clinical research and POC testing, leveraging scientific expertise to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes.