Senior Clinical Trial Scientist

CTC is a specialized search and recruitment partner for the Life Sciences industry, serving clients and candidates since 1997. We enable careers by connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities, and we support our clients in engaging, retaining, and developing the right talent when needed.

For one of our clients, we are currently recruiting for a:

Senior Clinical Trial Scientist

on a 12-month contract based in
Basel area
.

• Develop a sound understanding of the science and medicine related to an indication and trial.
• Main deliverables include the clinical trial protocol and related documents.
• Provide input into and review cross-functional trial documents such as the SAP, ESP requirements and specifications, monitoring guidelines, data review manual.
• Perform data review and medical monitoring during the conduct of the trial.
• Manage study committees.
• Provide scientific input into responses for IRBs/ECs and HAs.
• Participate in discussions with external experts.
• Train the relevant functions and roles on the scientific aspects of the trial.
• Contribute to cross-functional and clinical development initiatives and processes as needed.

• Relevant Swiss working/residency permit and/or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required.
• 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.
• Good experience in planning, setting up, conducting, closing, and reporting phase II- IV clinical trials and monitoring studies from a scientific perspective.
• Previous authoring/co-authoring of clinical study protocols, ICFs, scientific study-related documents (e.g., study committee charters).
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment and able to coordinate cross-functional activities.
• 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.