The University of Basel invites candidates to the opening of research related job in the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH). The Swiss TPH is seeking a dynamic, energetic, motivated and highly qualified Lead Clinical Research Associate to join the Clinical Operations Unit. This is the unique opportunity for a candidate to join a multicultural, dedicated team, working in a stimulating academic environment with in-depth scientific expertise in the field of poverty-related diseases.

Responsibilities 

Generally, the position holder will assist the department in set-up clinical trials (phase I to phase IV) and coordinate and conduct monitoring activities. In addition to that, the position holder will be performing the following tasks

• Doing clinical trial monitoring.
• Coordinating and performing clinical trial site visits in resource-limited countries.
• Develop monitoring strategies together with the project lead.
• Similarly, developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with investigational sites and clients.
• Supervising a team of local monitors as well as supporting project management.
• Furthermore, managing study documentation.

Requirements 

• Substantial experience in regulatory clinical trial monitoring (minimum 3 years) as well as interest in tropical diseases.
• Experience in monitoring phase 1 clinical trials is an asset as well as good knowledge of ICH-GCP and relevant regulations
• Fluent in French and English, both spoken and written (German as an asset).
• Flexibility & willingness to travel up to 20% to resource-limited countries.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Similarly, a precise working style and the ability to work independently.
• Furthermore, experience in remote monitoring, demonstrated leadership, and management skills are an asset.

Interested applicants may contact Eveline Ackermann before application [email protected]

University of Basel

The University of Basel is a public university in Basel, Switzerland. It is the oldest university in Switzerland as well as one of the world’s oldest surviving universities. The university offers a number of courses in the faculty of theology, humanities, social science, science, psychology, business, and economics. In addition to that, the institution’s alumni include nine Nobel prize winners and two Presidents of the Swiss Confederation.