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Medical Scientist Researcher
Human Accent
Johannesburg
ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Job description
Our well-established client in the pharmaceutical industry has a vacancy available for Medical Scientist Researcher to be based at the Parktown office.
Main Purpose of Job
To contribute to innovative pharmaceutical research projects by designing, executing pre-clinical and clinical research projects.
Key Performance Areas (Core, essential responsibilities –outputs of the position)
Scientific Research & Protocol Management
Minimum Requirements:
Main Purpose of Job
To contribute to innovative pharmaceutical research projects by designing, executing pre-clinical and clinical research projects.
Key Performance Areas (Core, essential responsibilities –outputs of the position)
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.
- To enhance clinical protocol using AI.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to use predictive modelling and data mining in drug target identification and lead optimisation.
- 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.
- 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.
Minimum Requirements:
- Medical Doctor / Pharmacist / Bio-medical scientist.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry will be an added advantage/ Nutraceuticals
- Experience applying AI will be an added advantage.
- Analytical thinking with a hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving.
- Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.
- Ability to synthesise complex data into actionable insights.
- Strong project management and organisational abilities.
- Passion for scientific discovery and innovation.
- Team player
- Office-based most with business travel where and when required.
- Flexibility to work outside of regular office hours, as needed, to accommodate business
- requirements.
- Own driver’s license and transport.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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