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Medical Scientist Researcher

MNA Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Gauteng

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A prominent pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Scientist Researcher to drive innovative research projects. This role encompasses designing clinical studies, integrating AI for enhanced research outputs, and collaborating with various teams to align objectives. Ideal candidates should hold a medical degree or equivalent, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and have a keen interest in scientific advancement.

Qualifications

  • Medical Doctor, Pharmacist, or Bio-medical scientist qualifications required.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical industry or nutraceuticals is a plus.
  • Experience applying AI is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute preclinical and/or clinical research studies.
  • Collaborate on AI integration in clinical protocols.
  • Liaise with cross-functional teams for strategic alignment.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Communication
Scientific writing
Project management
Problem-solving
Data synthesis

Education

Medical Doctor
Pharmacist
Bio-medical scientist

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company has a vacancy for a Medical Scientist Researcher to contribute to innovative pharmaceutical research projects by designing, executing pre -clinical and clinical research projects.

Key Responsibilities :

Scientific Research & Protocol Management

  • Design and execute preclinical and / or clinical research studies in line with ICH-GCP and other regulatory guidelines.
  • Prepare detailed research protocols, study designs, and statistical analysis plans.
  • Conduct literature reviews and scientific gap analyses to guide study focus and approach.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical standards, research governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

AI & Data Science Integration

  • To enhance clinical protocol using AI.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to use predictive modelling and data mining in drug target identification and lead optimization.
  • Interpret model outputs and integrate insights into the experimental research process.
  • Drive the adoption of AI tools such as natural language processing (NLP) for literature mining, or computer vision for image analysis.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Liaise with clinical, regulatory, quality, and commercial teams to align research outcomes with strategic objectives.
  • Present findings to internal stakeholders and at scientific forums or conferences.

Contribute to scientific publications and patent applications.

  • Analytical thinking with a hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving.
  • Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.
  • Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
  • Strong project management and organizational abilities
  • Passion for scientific discovery and innovation.

Requirements :

  • Medical Doctor / Pharmacist / Bio-medical scientist.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical industry will be an added advantage / Nutraceuticals
  • Experience applying AI will be an added advantage.

Candidates that meet the criteria may apply via this portal or via www.mnarecruitment.com

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