Senior Clinical Scientist - Neuro Trials (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Start January 2027

1 year contract with potential for ext

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a Senior Clinical Scientist to join a global pharmaceutical company’s Neuroscience team in Basel. You will support clinical development across neurological indications, with a focus on data review, study documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience in clinical science, preferably in Multiple Sclerosis or Alzheimer’s Disease.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of clinical scientist experience across neurological indications.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills in clinical data review and reporting.
• Solid understanding of Phase 2/3 development and global guidelines.
• Experience ensuring data quality and managing queries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write study documentation (protocols, ICFs, CSRs) and input for regulatory documents.
• Monitor ongoing clinical activities, coordinate data collection, review/interpret data, and present results.
• Act as Data Management contact for data review and data cleaning.
• Participate in study management as Clinical Science representative to meet timelines and budgets.
• Provide training and scientific input to operations and site staff.
• Monitor study progress and develop solutions to potential issues.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary project teams with a proactive mindset.

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative

Excellent written, verbal & presenting

Collaboration & communication

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Veeva

Job description

ACTalent is seeking a Senior Clinical Scientist to join a global pharmaceutical company’s Neuroscience team in Basel. You will support clinical development across neurological indications, with a focus on data review, study documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience in clinical science, preferably in Multiple Sclerosis or Alzheimer’s Disease.