Senior Clinical Scientist

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Senior Clinical Scientist - 7169

We are currently looking for a Senior Clinical Scientist for a 12-month contract based in Basel area, Switzerland, with extension.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree (PhD or Master's) and 5+ years of clinical science experience, specializing in neurological indications like Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease. They excel at authoring critical Phase 2–3 study documents, including protocols, ICFs, and clinical study reports. As a sharp analytical thinker, they expertly lead clinical data review, data cleaning, and interpretation to drive informed trial decisions. Fluent in English and ideally familiar with Veeva, they are a proactive collaborator who seamlessly aligns global cross-functional teams to keep trials on schedule and compliant.Experience in maintaining high data quality of ongoing clinical trials, dealing with queries.

This is a hybrid role based in Basel, Switzerland, with up to 2 days of home office per week. Max of 5 days/year global travel is needed

Main Responsibilities:

• Development and writing of study documentation including protocols, informed consent forms, clinical study reports, as well as clinical science input for study-specific operational and regulatory documents.
• Responsible for ongoing monitoring of clinical activities and study conduct, coordination of data collection, data review, analysis, and interpretation as well as preparation and presentation of results for informed decision-making.
• Be the main point of contact for data management regarding periodic clinical data review and data cleaning
• Participate in study management, as clinical science representative, to ensure trial deliverables are met according to timelines, budget, quality standards and operational procedures, within a global multidisciplinary cross-functional Study Management Team (SMT)
• Provide training and science input to operation colleagues and study site staff, as agreed with clinical operations
• Monitor study progress on a regular basis to identify any problems or issues that could affect the results or completion of the study; you will investigate and employ problem-solving strategies.
• Bring a positive, energetic, responsible, creative, curious and solution-seeking mindset and proactively contribute to interdisciplinary clinical project teams with integrity, passion and courage.

Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD or Masters with extensive work experience as a clinical scientists
• 5+ years the clinical scientist role in different neurological indications, preference for Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease
• You possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a proven track record in clinical data review, analysis, and reporting data.
• You have a solid understanding of clinical development processes (phase 2-3), study design principles, and international clinical research and safety guidelines.
• You are a collaborative, solution-oriented scientist who communicates effectively across teams, values diverse perspectives, and makes sound, independent decisions.
• You have excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English, while experience with Veeva ia a nice to have