Academic Lead for Clinical Trials at DCR

Tasks

• Lead and co-lead the design and conduct of clinical trials and clinical research in collaboration with Principal Investigators and Head of DCR.
• Responsible for the academic performance and delivery of the DCR divisions of statistics and methodology, study management and monitoring and data management
• Conduct own research, fostering collaborations with other DCR professors.
• Academic performance in line with the standards (initially Associate Professor) of the University of Bern. This includes grant acquisition, high-impact publications, presentations, and leadership roles in national and international research community.
• Define and implement new services and research agendas for the DCR divisions, contributing to the overall strategy, potentially as part of the DCR Senior Leadership Team.
• Represent the oversighted DCR divisions internally and externally
• Work closely with the DCR Business Operations to ensure effective financial planning, staffing, infrastructure development, and compliance with policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Engage with clinical researchers, DCR staff, University Hospitals Professors, and other researchers to increase the diversity and scope of projects within the DCR.

Requirements

• University degree in medicine or related health science field
• Second or postgraduate degree at PhD level or equivalent level in medical/biostatistics or relevant aspect of clinical trial development /conduct
• Habilitation or equivalent qualification.
• Strong experience in patient-oriented clinical research, including innovative study methods such as pragmatic trials.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable Swiss regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (at least 10 years)
• Experience in the design, implementation, conduct and analysis of interventional and observational clinical studies, particularly the use of novel methodologies
• Academic track record in clinical research, including peer-reviewed grants
• Leadership and management experience and formal or informal leadership training with the intention to undertake formal training
• Fluent in English

We offer

• An interesting and versatile role in a growing clinical trials unit, contributing to the successful development of the DCR.
• An international and dynamic environment with a motivated and diverse team, dedicated to high quality research.
• Work-life balance through flexible working hours
• Further training opportunities and programs within the University and a wide range of sports activities through 'Uni Sport'
• Salary and comprehensive social benefits according to cantonal guidelines.

Contact

For any inquiries, please contact Prof. Eva Segelov, Director of the Department of Clinical Research (DCR), at (eva.segelov@unibe.ch; +41 79 804 00 89).

Are you interested? Then please send us your online application to HR Administration
(Write an email) by September 30th, 2024, at the latest.