Molecular Partners AG is a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering the design and development of DARPin therapeutics for medical challenges other drug modalities cannot readily address. Founded in 2004 by a group of PhD students from the University of Zurich, we are a team of about 180 dedicated and passionate colleagues with operations in Switzerland and the U.S. DARPin (Designed Ankyrin Repeat Protein) therapeutics are a new class of custom-built protein drugs based on natural binding proteins that open new dimensions of multi-functionality and multi-target specificity in drug design.

DARPin therapeutics have been clinically validated across several therapeutic areas, including oncology, ophthalmology and virology, and we have programs in various stages of pre-clinical and clinical development, spanning immuno-oncology and targeted Radio-DARPin therapy.

Through our 20 years of leadership and experience with DARPins, as well as through partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies such as Novartis and Orano Med, we are committed to bringing novel, life-changing therapies to patients.

We seek passionate, creative, and dynamic individuals to join us on our mission.

The Clinical Scientist assists the Head Medical Strategy & Development in all areas of project /study planning and works in cross-functional Clinical Team(s) to move new potential therapies from preclinical to early clinical development.

As an addition to our skilled project teams we are looking for a creative and collaborative colleague to support a dynamic and growing clinical development organization. In this role you will work together with experienced colleagues across Research and Development in the screening and functional characterization of our therapeutic DARPin molecules.

Location: USA – (East Coast) or Switzerland

Please note, that this position requires travelling

This challenging and diverse position will include the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Provide technical and operational leadership and work in cross-functional teams to move new assets from preclinical to early clinical development;
• Participate in the design/ execution of the clinical development strategy and plan and ensure GCP and SOPs are followed;
• Responsible for clinical oversight of one or more clinical studies;
• Develops clinical and scientific aspects of study protocols, informed consent forms and other relevant clinical documents (SAPs, IDMC, SMC, SSC, DERC Charters), including clinical study reports (CSR);
• Responsible for high standards of study conduct and maintenance of records;
• Possibility to present at Investigator meetings, Steering Committee Meetings, safety data review committees and training meetings;
• Act as a liaison between external partners (CRO, investigators and/or experts);
• Interface with project team members including: Clinical Operations, Data Management, Statistics, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Writing and Project Management;
• Work closely with Clinical Operations to ensure adequate executions of clinical aspects of the study;
• Lead or assist with Competent Authority and Ethics Committee/IRB submissions (e.g. INDs, CTAs);
• Lead and participate in ongoing monitoring of clinical activities and study conduct, coordination of data collection, clinical data review, analysis and interpretation;
• Identify trends/problems/ issues that could affect the results or completion of the study;
• Preparation and presentation of results for informed decision-making;
• Conducts literature reviews and prepare summaries to support clinical development programs;
• Provide training and science input to operation colleagues and study site staff:

For this position, we are looking for a highly motivated individual bringing along:

• Undergraduate degree required, advanced clinical/science degree preferred (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD) or equivalent relevant experience;
• Must have experience in the pharmaceutical industry (5+ years), and working on clinical trials as a Clinical Scientist (3+ years);
• Experience with Radiopharmaceutical Diagnostic is a Must;
• Experience with Therapeutic Studies (3+ years);
• Experience with clinical trials in Oncology is a plus;
• Working knowledge of Phase I – II drug development;
• Knowledge of clinical aspects of GCP / ICH, FDA, EMEA and other relevant guidelines and regulations;
• Experience in medical writing e.g.  authoring or co-authoring documents such as protocol, clinical study report, investigators brochure, safety reports, patient narrative, and applying organizational SOPs;
• Proven ability in problem solving and issue management that is solution focused;
• Experience in outsourced CRO models and in working with safety data review committees for dose finding is a plus;
• Strong team player with good communication skills to work in a team environment as leader and key contributor;
• Ability to acquire scientific knowledge and technical information;
• Highly motivated and energetic with a can-do attitude;
• Excellent written and oral English skills;
• Willingness to travel (national and international).

Partnership and collaboration are at the core of our company, our research activities and our product candidates. Molecular Partners offers an international working environment and the opportunity to collaborate with outstanding individuals from numerous disciplines, who contribute to our shared goals of moving beyond boundaries, focusing on what matters, and contributing to our community. We foster true innovation and creative thinking to advance our therapeutic product candidates and continue to be inspired by the difference we can make for our patients. At Molecular Partners you will discover a challenging job, inspiring colleagues and a true purpose. If you are interested in working at Molecular Partners, we are looking forward to hearing from you! Please submit your detailed curriculum vitae via our career portal.

We only accept online applications.

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Molecular Partners AG, Wagistrasse 14, CH-8952 Zurich-Schlieren, Switzerland.

www.molecularpartners.com