Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) 80-100%
HybridBern, Bern, Switzerland
Job Summary
Lead the Clinical Science Department by shaping and implementing the institute's scientific strategy, supporting study protocol development, and ensuring GCP and research quality standards. Monitor global oncology trends to initiate innovative research projects, build national and international collaborations with industry and academic partners, and represent the organization at leading conferences. Develop new partnerships with funding bodies, contribute to grant applications, and translate complex research into impactful messages for stakeholders. Manage unit finances, timelines, and resources to ensure successful project execution until transfer to Clinical Operations, while mentoring senior scientific talent and contributing to Executive Board decision-making.
Required Qualifications
- Leadership and management experience (experience in influencing without hierarchy)
- University degree in medicine (MD), natural or pharmaceutical sciences (PhD) or a related field
- Proven track record in oncology/hematology or related life sciences
- Experience in Investigator Initiated Trials
- Strong background in clinical research, translational science, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Strong strategic mindset, entrepreneurial attitude, and solution-oriented thinking
- Excellent project management expertise
- Very good communication, representation and negotiating skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- High resilience, integrity, and decision-making ability
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in clinical trial methodology, indata science or AI for clinical research either from industry (Development, Medical Affairs) or from academia/hospital-environnemnt
- German, French or Italian
- Academic track record in leading clinical research
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