Senior Clinical Scientist

Randstad Switzerland; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Switzerland is seeking a Senior Clinical Scientist to join a Neuroscience & Rare Diseases team in Basel. You will author critical Phase 2-3 study documents, lead data review and interpretation, and collaborate across global cross-functional teams to keep trials on schedule.

The role requires 5+ years in clinical science within neurological indications, fluent English, and familiarity with study development and regulatory guidelines. Home office up to 2 days/week is possible.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (PhD or Masters) with extensive work experience as a clinical scientist.
• 5+ years in clinical scientist roles within neurological indications (MS / Alzheimer’s).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a track record in data review and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write study documentation including protocols, ICFs, and CSR.
• Monitor study conduct, coordinate data collection, review and interpretation of results.
• Be the main data management contact for periodic data review and cleaning.
• Participate in study management to meet timelines, budget, and quality standards.

Skills

Clinical data review

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Study protocol writing

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master

Tools

Veeva

Job description

Senior Clinical Scientist.

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for a

General Information:

• Latest Start Date: 01.02.2027
• Planned duration: until 31.12.2027 with the possibility of extension
• Workplace: Basel
• Home Office: possible, up to 2 days per week
• Team: 35 people
• Department: Early Development (PCE)
• Working hours: Standard
• Travel: Very rarely

About the job:

In the Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), the team makes transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world's toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, they are united by their mission to transform science into medicines. Together, they create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility, and humility, where their talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

Neuroscience & Rare Diseases (NRD), the team is committed to realizing the vision of the One Pharma Strategy in Neurology to preserve and restore what makes people who they are. Their research and early development activities center around large and rare indications within four major therapeutic network areas: Dementias, Multiple Sclerosis, Movement Disorders, and Neuromuscular & Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

The Perfect Candidate:

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.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Your activities will include the 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.
• You will be 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.
• You will be the main point of contact for data management regarding periodic clinical data review and data cleaning
• You will 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)
• You will provide training and science input to operation colleagues and study site staff, as agreed with clinical operations
• You will 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.
• You should bring a positive, energetic, responsible, creative, curious and solution-seeking mindset and proactively contribute to interdisciplinary clinical project teams with integrity, passion and courage.

Must Haves:

• 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

Nice to Haves:

• Experience in Veeva

Application Submission Deadline: 16.11.2026