Senior Clinical Scientist

Flexsis; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexsis is seeking an experienced Clinical Scientist (m/f/d) at our Basel headquarters to drive clinical development for neurological diseases. You will support Phase 2/3 trials, author and review vital study documents, and collaborate with international teams to ensure scientific quality and compliance.

The role is temporary until Dec 2027, 100% workload, with hybrid work options ( Basel site with up to two days remote). Start Jan 2027, latest Feb 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in a relevant scientific or medical discipline.
• At least 5 years as a Clinical Scientist.
• Experience across neurological indications preferred.
• Strong data review, cleaning, analysis and reporting.
• Solid understanding of Phase 2/3 development and study design.
• Knowledge of international clinical guidelines and patient safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; presentation skills.
• English fluency, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop, author and review clinical study documentation (protocols, ICFs, CSRs).
• Provide clinical science input for operational and regulatory documents.
• Monitor ongoing activities and study conduct with data coordination.
• Perform data reviews, analysis and interpretation; present results.
• Act as main contact for Data Management on data review and cleaning.
• Participate in SMT as Clinical Science representative; ensure deliverables.
• Provide scientific guidance and training to Clinical Operations staff.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement solutions.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary clinical project teams with ownership mindset.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ownership mindset

English fluency

Education

PhD or Master’s in life science/medical field

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Scientist (m/f/d) for our client, an internationally renowned pharmaceutical company based in Basel.

In this position, you will play a key role in the clinical development of innovative treatments for neurological diseases. You will be responsible for the scientific support of Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials, including the preparation and review of essential study documentation, as well as the analysis and interpretation of clinical data. Working closely with international, cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the successful execution of clinical studies and ensure high standards of scientific quality and compliance.

The position is temporary until the end of December 2027, with a workload of 100%. The preferred start date is 6 January 2027, with the latest possible start date being 1 February 2027. The workplace is located at the client's headquarters in Basel, with the possibility of working from home up to two days per week.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develop, author and review clinical study documentation, including study protocols, informed consent forms (ICFs) and clinical study reports (CSRs).
• Provide clinical science input for study-specific operational and regulatory documents.
• Monitor ongoing clinical activities and study conduct, ensuring appropriate coordination of data collection.
• Perform clinical data reviews, analysis and interpretation, and prepare and present results to support informed decision-making.
• Act as the main point of contact for Data Management regarding periodic clinical data reviews and data cleaning activities.
• Participate in the Study Management Team (SMT) as the Clinical Science representative, ensuring that study deliverables are achieved within agreed timelines, budgets, quality standards and operational procedures.
• Provide scientific guidance and training to Clinical Operations colleagues and study site staff.
• Regularly monitor study progress, identify potential risks or issues and implement appropriate problem-solving strategies.
• Actively contribute to interdisciplinary clinical project teams with a proactive, responsible, curious and solution-oriented mindset.

Requirements & Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in a relevant scientific or medical discipline, combined with extensive experience as a Clinical Scientist.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Clinical Scientist role, ideally across different neurological indications.
• Strong expertise in Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in clinical data review, data cleaning, analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Solid understanding of clinical development processes, particularly Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials, as well as clinical study design principles.
• Good knowledge of international clinical research guidelines and patient safety regulations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to make sound, independent decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with international, cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, responsible and solution-oriented personality with a strong sense of ownership.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.