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Our client is a global leader in drug discovery, diagnostics, and personalized healthcare. Renowned for their innovation in precision medicine, they are at the forefront of developing medical value diagnostic solutions aimed at improving patient care and outcomes.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Development Lead (Oncology – Liver Fibrosis) to join our client’s Clinical Development department in Rotkreuz. This would be an initial 12 month contract, with possibility of extension.

In this exciting contracting role, you will be responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of clinical development activities for innovative diagnostic solutions in chronic liver diseases, with a primary focus on a personalized

Responsibilities

  • Act as subject matter expert for liver fibrosis and oncology, leading clinical study design and evidence generation strategies.
  • Provide critical review of study results, protocols, and clinical reports to support new product development.
  • Partner with colleagues from Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, Quality, and other functions to ensure seamless implementation of clinical strategies.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and alliance partners to meet business goals and ensure operational excellence.
  • Serve as an ambassador of Clinical Development for new and existing products, including clinical utility, intended use, and claim extensions.
  • Maintain strong scientific and regulatory expertise in IVD product development and documentation.
  • Lead scientific input and preparation of regulatory submissions and responses to agency queries.
  • Oversee literature reviews, consolidate scientific data from multiple sources, and generate new scientific content.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills by mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative, agile, and growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Advanced degree in Life Sciences (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) or Medical Degree with relevant healthcare or academic experience.

Experience & Skills:

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in clinical development, diagnostics, or pharma industry (preferably IVD or medical device development).
  • Proven expertise in clinical study design, protocol development, and report writing.
  • Strong leadership experience with matrixed teams and cross-functional projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP, IVDD/IVDR, MDR, FDA, and NMPA regulations.
  • Agile mindset and familiarity with VACC (Visionary, Architect, Coach, Catalyst) principles.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills in English.
  • Strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10–15%.

Interested?

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Vanessa Gilardoni at vanessa.gilardoni@ctcresourcing.com or click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

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