Clinical Research Scientist / Clinical Research Scientistess

About CTC

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.

Client Overview

Our client is a leading global player in the Pharmaceutical industry with global headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. They are undergoing a transformation with respect to culture and external perception. The organization focuses on novel therapies in Oncology and Ophthalmology, and is currently developing a world-class pipeline in Neuroscience and Dermatology, boasting one of the strongest pipelines of Phase II/III studies globally.

Position: Clinical Research Scientist/Coordinator

This is a 1-year contract position, with the possibility of extension, based in Basel.

Job Purpose

The Clinical Research Scientist/Coordinator will serve as a Study Leader and/or Clinical Scientist for predominantly low complexity global studies and may also provide additional Clinical Sciences support for high complexity global studies.

Major Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Lead or support the clinical protocol development process in collaboration with the Medical Lead and other line functions; serve as the responsible author for clinical protocols, amendments, and contribute to the development of clinical sections of study-level regulatory documents.
• Support the development of strategic and scientific input into study concepts, feasibility, and execution; implement study-level operational execution plans in partnership with key cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate with key partners to identify and select strategic and high-performing sites to meet recruitment commitments.
• Lead or support global cross-functional Clinical Trial Teams (CTT) to ensure all trial deliverables are met; set stretch goals, promote realistic planning and timelines, and present actionable alternatives to accelerate timelines.
• Partner with line functions to manage internal and external stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment.
• Conduct ongoing medical/scientific review of clinical trial data in collaboration with medical experts, focusing on safety trend analysis and reporting clinical study results.
• Prepare and support dose escalation meetings with investigators, ensuring the availability of quality clinical trial data for reviews.
• Proactively lead risk mitigation discussions and implement risk management strategies at the trial level.
• Forecast and manage overall study budgets collaboratively with key partners.
• Develop vendor strategies and timelines for assigned studies.
• Implement best practices and standards for trial management; represent the group on initiatives and serve as a Subject Matter Expert when necessary.

Qualifications & Key Competencies

• Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in life science/healthcare required; advanced degree preferred (PhD/MD/PharmD/Masters).
• Approximately 2+ years of experience in clinical trials/development.
• Strong understanding of oncology/hematology with high learning agility.
• Ability to drive collaborations through unpredictable circumstances.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills for building effective relationships.
• Willingness to adapt and challenge the status quo in ambiguous situations.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive work culture.
• Proficiency in clinical trial methodology with a focus on early clinical development.
• Operational project management experience with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient in interpreting and discussing trial level data.
• Understanding of clinical finance principles and ICH-GCP regulations.
• Fluency in oral and written English.

Application Process

If you would like to learn more about CTC and the opportunity outlined, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.