Medical / Scientific Expert (m/f/d), Clinical Development

Merz Aesthetics; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Company daycare centers

Training & development programs

Top Employer recognition

Job summary

Merz Aesthetics, a global leader in aesthetic medicine, seeks a skilled professional to drive clinical development for devices, drugs, and biologies. You will design, execute, and report global trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams and interpreting data to inform regulatory decisions.

The role emphasizes scientific writing, regulatory compliance, and communication with stakeholders in English. Strong ownership and adaptability are essential in a fast-paced development environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Life Sciences; PhD or MD is an advantage.
• 3+ years in clinical development or clinical research in pharma/medical devices/biotech/health sciences.
• Strong scientific and regulatory writing skills (protocols, CSRs, investigator brochures, regulatory modules).
• Understanding of EMA, FDA, GCP, ICH, ISO 14155.

Responsibilities

• Design, set-up, execution, and reporting of global clinical trials across the full product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to shape clinical development strategies for devices, drugs, biologics, and combo products.
• Interpret data from internal studies, external research, and literature to support regulatory decisions.
• Author, review, and approve clinical documents including protocols, amendments, CSR, brochures, reports, and submissions materials.
• Ensure all clinical documentation complies with global/regional regulations, GCP, ICH, ISO and SOPs.
• Provide scientific input into regulatory interactions and submissions (IDE, IND, dossiers).
• Support selection, development, and validation of clinical outcome assessments (COAs).
• Identify risks and propose solutions to keep projects on track.
• Prepare and present clinical trial results to stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Scientific writing

Regulatory writing

Fluent English

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Life Sciences

PhD or MD advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical documentation systems

Job description

Merz Aesthetics is an independent, internationally active company in the field of aesthetic medicine. For years, our comprehensive product portfolio is among the highest quality in its category and is valued by healthcare professionals worldwide. Merz Aesthetics is part of the Merz Group, with our Europe , Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Frankfurt am Main. Our global head office is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Our purpose is to help people look better, feel better, and live better, and over 3,000 employees across 26 countries are dedicated to this mission. Would you like to become part of our success story?

The following responsibilities are awaiting you:

• You contribute scientific and strategic expertise to the design, set-up, execution, and reporting of global clinical trials across the full product lifecycle.
• You collaborate closely with cross-functional and international teams to shape clinical development strategies for devices, drugs, biologics, and combination products.
• You integrate and interpret data from internal studies, external research, and scientific literature to support clinical and regulatory decision-making.
• You author, review, and approve high-quality clinical documents, including protocols, amendments, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and regulatory submission materials.
• You ensure all clinical documentation complies with global and regional regulations, GCP, ICH guidelines, ISO standards, and internal SOPs.
• You provide scientific input into regulatory interactions and submissions, including meeting packages, IDEs, INDs, and marketing application dossiers.
• You support the selection, development, and validation of clinical outcome assessments (COAs), including patient- and clinician-reported tools and photo scales.
• You identify risks, troubleshoot scientific or operational issues, and proactively propose solutions to keep projects on track.
• You prepare and present clinical trial results to internal stakeholders, scientific forums, and external partners with clarity and consistency.
• You support the publication of clinical data by contributing to abstracts, manuscripts, and conference presentations in line with Good Publication Practices.
• You oversee and manage external medical writing vendors to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with internal standards.
• You contribute to process improvements, internal trainings, and cross-functional initiatives to strengthen clinical development excellence.
• You support business development activities, including scientific due diligence and in-licensing assessments when required.

What we expect from you:

• You hold a Master's degree in Life Sciences, with a PhD or MD considered an advantage.
• You bring 3+ years of experience in clinical development or clinical research within pharma, medical devices, biotech, or health sciences.
• You demonstrate strong scientific and regulatory writing skills, including experience with protocols, CSRs, investigator brochures, and regulatory modules.
• You have a solid understanding of global clinical development, clinical trial methodologies, and regulatory frameworks (EMA, FDA, GCP, ICH, ISO 14155).
• You are experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary, international teams and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• You show strong problem-solving skills and proactively address challenges in dynamic project environments.
• You demonstrate high levels of ownership, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced development setting.
• You engage stakeholders with professionalism, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative mindset.
• You are comfortable working with Microsoft Office tools and clinical documentation systems.
• You communicate complex scientific data clearly and effectively, both in writing and in presentations, in fluent English.

What you can expect from us:

Putting people first: You can expect to find an open work culture with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths at Merz Aesthetics. You will collaborate with colleagues from all around the globe. And if life takes an unexpected turn and you need help or advice, then you can always rely on our different internal and external support systems.

Family and work: Our employees should be able to reconcile their family and work commitments. That's why you'll find, for example, company day care centers at our locations. In the EMEA region, we have been awarded the "Top Employer" and "Great Place to Work" certifications for our outstanding HR policies and work culture.

Work-life harmony: Our time is precious; our daily routines individual. To help you reconcile work and leisure time with their conflicting demands, we have adopted contemporary flexible working time models. We offer you flex-working time and mobile working. Our employees also benefit from generous arrangements for annual leave.

Ongoing training: Your personal and professional development is the key to success for us. To foster this, we conduct regular development discussions and facilitate a wide range of management and specialist training courses, soft skills courses, e-learning courses, language courses and coaching sessions.

Find out more about our benefits at https://careers.merz-aesthetics.com.