Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) Switzerland (Ref. 2605)

Our client is the Swiss Cancer Institute (SAKK), a non-profit organization focused on the development and implementation of clinical trials in Oncology based in Berne/Switzerland. As part of the team’s expansion, we are looking for a

Your main tasks

• Leading a team of Clinical Scientists and Medical Advisors and being an active member of the Management Board for the Swiss organization, reporting to the CEO
• Translating projects into clinical trials; from study protocol to starting the clinical studies in Switzerland
• Responsible for developing and implementing Investor Initiated Trials in Oncology in Switzerland
• Scientific check of study protocols and study related publications
• Utilizing AI to explore new approaches in clinical research
• Strategically advancing the company's range of services
• Close collaboration and interaction with physicians, the pharmaceutical industry and researchers
• Active participation in scientific meetings and congresses
• Initiating and securing funding for clinical trials, mainly in Switzerland

Your profile

• Medical, pharmaceutical or scientific background (MD/PhD)
• Proven leadership experience (with direct reports)
• Knowing how to collaborate in the field of public health, industry and development/research
• Experience in setting up and handling clinical trials in Switzerland, ideally in the fields of oncology
• Fluent in English plus German and/or French

Susanne Rietiker is looking forward to receiving your application documents via our job portal (CV, diploma, reference letters; no motivational letter necessary).
We guarantee absolute confidentiality and are happy to provide information by phone.