Senior Clinical Scientist

Elan Personal AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Central Basel location

Further training opportunities

Dynamic team

Job summary

Elan Personal AG in Basel is seeking a Senior Clinical Scientist to join our Pharmaceutical Research team within pRED, focusing on neuroscience and rare diseases. You will develop and write study documentation, monitor trial conduct, coordinate data collection, and present results for decision-making in a global cross-functional SMT.

The role requires a PhD or MSc with extensive clinical science experience in neurological indications (MS/Alzheimer's preferred), strong data analysis skills,

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters with extensive work experience as a clinical scientists.
• 5+ years the clinical scientist role in different neurological indications, preference for MS and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proven data review, analysis, and reporting abilities.
• Solid understanding of clinical development processes (phase 2-3) and study design principles.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented scientist with effective cross-team communication and independent decision-making.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write study documentation including protocols, informed consent forms, and clinical study reports.
• Monitor ongoing clinical activities and study conduct; coordinate data collection, review, analysis and interpretation.
• Be the main data management contact for periodic clinical data review and data cleaning.
• Participate in study management as clinical science representative within SMT.
• Provide training and science input to operation colleagues and study site staff.
• Monitor study progress and identify issues; apply problem-solving strategies.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary project teams with integrity, passion and curiosity.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

PhD or Masters

Tools

Veeva

Job description

Senior Clinical Scientist

Elan Personal AG Vacant since : 10.11.2026 4001 Basel (BS) 100% By agreement Temporary

Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are located here. For our long-term client, F. -La AG in Basel, we are looking for a

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

Neuroscience & Rare Diseases (NRD), we are committed to realizing the vision of the One Pharma Strategy in Neurology to preserve and restore what makes people who they are. Our 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. With strengths across diverse disciplines, is uniquely positioned to lead in transforming science to medicines for patients with disorders of the nervous system.

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 Have:

• Veeva

What you will be offered:

• An opportunity to work in one of the world's most important pharmaceutical companies
• Modern campus with plenty of green spaces and meeting areas
• Central location in Basel
• Varied job profile
• Further training opportunities through temptraining
• Working in a dynamic and motivated team

Work details:

• Work location 4001 Basel (BS)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Temporary
• By online Online form