Scientist Jobs in Basel

Clinical Research Scientist/Coordinator (m/f/d)

Location: Basel, Switzerland
Duration: 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027

Responsibilities

• Serve as Study Leader and/or Clinical Scientist for predominantly low-complexity global studies and provide Clinical Sciences support to high-complexity global studies when required.
• Lead or support clinical protocol development in collaboration with the Medical Lead and cross-functional teams.
• Act as the responsible author for clinical protocols, amendments, and related study documents.
• Contribute medical and scientific expertise to the development of study-related documents, processes, and regulatory submissions.
• Support strategic and scientific input into study concepts, feasibility assessments, and study execution strategies.
• Develop and implement study-level operational execution plans with key cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and select high-performing clinical trial sites to achieve recruitment targets.
• Lead or support global Cross-Functional Trial Teams (CTTs) to ensure delivery of study milestones and objectives.
• Establish realistic timelines, promote effective planning, and identify opportunities to accelerate study execution.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment across internal and external partners.
• Conduct ongoing medical and scientific review of clinical trial data, including data interpretation, safety trend analysis, signal detection, and study result reporting.
• Support the preparation of Clinical Study Reports (CSRs) and scientific publications.
• Prepare, lead, or support dose-escalation meetings with investigators and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure timely availability of high-quality clinical data for dose-escalation decisions and Phase II data reviews.
• Proactively identify study risks and drive mitigation strategies and risk management activities.
• Forecast, manage, and monitor study budgets in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams to define study strategies, timelines, and deliverables.
• Promote trial management best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Represent the department in cross-functional projects and act as a Subject Matter Expert when required.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related discipline required.
• Advanced degree preferred (PhD, MD, PharmD, Master's degree, or equivalent).

Experience

• Approximately 2+ years of experience in clinical research, clinical trials, or drug development.
• Experience managing multiple clinical trials and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial methodology, particularly within early clinical development.
• Operational project management experience with proven planning and organisational capabilities.
• Experience interpreting, discussing, and presenting clinical trial data.

Technical Knowledge

• Working knowledge of oncology and/or haematology preferred.
• Understanding of clinical finance principles and budget management.
• Good knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, SOPs, and clinical research best practices.
• Experience with safety trend analysis, signal detection, and clinical data review processes.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• High learning agility and ability to adapt in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and influencing abilities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes in changing circumstances.
• Curiosity, growth mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, quality, and integrity.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

In Switzerland, for contract roles it is mandatory for the candidate to be a Swiss citizen or a European passport holder.

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