Swiss Cancer Institute
Clinical Project Developer 80-100% (Temporary)
The Swiss Cancer Institute is the national network for clinical cancer research in Switzerland. Since 1965, we have been committed to improving cancer treatment for the Swiss population as a non-profit organization. Guided by our vision "Clinical research for a cure tomorrow," we conduct oncology clinical trials and serve as a key partner for authorities, professional associations, and the pharmaceutical industry. Approximately 70 employees at our Competence Center in Bern work closely with all leading oncology clinics across the country.
To strengthen our Clinical Project Development Team, we are looking for a motivated, reliable, and independent personality as
Clinical Project Developer (80-100%) Temporary 10-12 months
Your tasks:
- Manage study applications from Swiss Cancer Institute research groups.
- Support investigators in developing and evaluating new study ideas (design, budget, ac-crual).
- Represent the Swiss Cancer Institute coordination center in research groups and man-age study applications for internal evaluations.
- Lead and manage clinical trials in development, ensuring adherence to scope, quality, budget, and timelines, and perform regular risk assessments.
- Write and prepare international or national Swiss Cancer Institute study protocols and re-view other associated clinical study documentation (study plans, guidelines and manuals, patient informed consents).
- Manage and prepare ethical and regulatory submissions in collaboration with the Swiss Cancer Institute Regulatory Affairs Unit.
- Ensure efficient and timely activation of studies in collaboration with the Clinical Operations Team.
- Be responsible for contract negotiations with external stakeholders.
- Serve as the central contact person for the investigators, sponsors and/or pharmaceutical companies, throughout the development phase.
- Author, revise, and update SOPs, Work Instructions, and other relevant documents.
Who you are:
- Medical or scientific degrees (e.g. biology, biochemistry, or pharmacy)
- Experience in the development of clinical trials
- Knowledge of the regulatory environment, including current national and international legislation and guidelines
- Customer-oriented mindset, combined with good networking skills
- Proactive, team oriented and resilient, with assertiveness, self-motivation and focus on solutions
- Strong organizational awareness and understanding of change management
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, good proficiency in German is a plus.
We offer you:
Join us and make a meaningful contribution to clinical cancer research in Switzerland. You can expect a collegial and dynamic work environment located near the main train station, flexible annual working hours, up to six weeks of vacation upon request, and a hybrid work model (two days on-site, three days remote for a 100% workload).
Interested?
Would you like to contribute to one of the greatest health challenges of our time? We look for-ward to receiving your application!
For further information, please contact Katrin Eckhardt, Head of Clinical Project Development (+41 31 508 41 58).