Medical Device Clinical Safety Scientist (m/f/d)

As a first-tier supplier to our renowned business partner F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. in Basel, we are currently looking for a motivated and dedicated Medical Device Clinical Safety Scientist for a temporary assignment of 12 months.

Portfolio Clinical Safety provide safety science and vigilance to support to molecules and medical devices across the Roche portfolio. As a group, they are responsible for all aspects of safety science and vigilance, with accountability being held by PCS leadership and experts or SSLs (Safety Strategy Program Leaders) depending on the deliverable/activity.

Tasks

• Provide expert oversight and leadership for all clinical safety and vigilance activities for Class II and/or III Medical Devices (MD), ensuring compliance with global regulations and internal standards throughout the product lifecycle
• Manage and execute the MD vigilance process, including the intake, processing, assessment, and reporting of adverse events, ensuring timely and compliant submissions to regulatory authorities
• Review of core Medical Device study documentation to ensure robust inclusion of safety-related content. This includes, but is not limited to, the Clinical Investigation Plan (CIP/Protocol) and the Investigator's Brochure (IB)
• Develop and maintain the Reference Safety Information (RSI) for clinical investigations, ensuring its accuracy, proper dissemination, and timely updates based on emerging safety data
• Conduct and/or contribute significantly to Medical Device benefit-risk assessments, providing expert interpretation of clinical safety data to inform regulatory and business decisions
• Ensure the practical application and integration of MD risk management principles within clinical safety processes, aligning activities with the requirements of ISO 14971 (Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices)
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all safety-related activities within MD clinical investigations
• Maintain an expert-level understanding and ability to practically apply the principles of ISO 14155:2020 (Clinical investigation of medical devices for human subjects - Good clinical practice) to the design, conduct, monitoring, recording, and reporting of clinical investigations, specifically concerning safety reporting and subject protection
• Provide guidance to clinical teams, investigators, and site staff on clinical investigation safety requirements, particularly those outlined in ISO 14155

Must Haves

• Bachelor, Masters or PhD within the scientific fields
• Min. 3 years relevant Healthcare, Scientific or biomedical research background in clinical safety - with the use of MDs and/or combination products in the pharmaceutical/biotech or MD industry
• Strong understanding of the biomedical technical aspects of MDs
• Working knowledge of relevant MD regulations and industry standards
• MD clinical investigations expertise: significant expertise and hands-on experience in safety activities related to (Class II and/or III) MD clinical investigations, evidenced by practical experience in roles with safety responsibilities in MD clinical investigations
• Expert-level understanding and practical ability to apply ISO 14155:2020, and demonstrated strong ability to apply the standard in practice across all phases of MD clinical investigations
• Experience developing and providing safety input for core MD clinical investigation documents, including the Clinical Investigation Plan (CIP/Protocol), Investigator's Brochure (IB), and Reference Safety Information (RSI), with demonstrated ability independently and strategically to lead the development of these deliverables for MD clinical investigations
• Risk Management: Demonstrable experience with MD benefit-risk assessment and the practical application of MD risk management per ISO 14971
• Experience with combination products (drug/MD)
• Experience in Medical Device clinical safety and vigilance
• Excellent communicators, leadership, team player

Benefits

• Work with modern and up-to-date tools in an innovative work environment
• Experience a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion and where all employees feel valued
• Benefit from financial support for your professional development plans
• Take advantage of unbeatable, year-round discounts at renowned retailers and over 200 top brands
• Benefit from fleet discounts when purchasing new cars or receive constant fuel discounts with our fuel card
• Become part of one of the most prestigious pharmaceutical companies and actively shape the future of healthcare
• Work on a state-of-the-art campus featuring green spaces, meeting areas, and an inspiring atmosphere
• Take advantage of attractive fitness and swimming pool facilities or the gaming room as a creative retreat
• Enjoy a selection of high-quality meals in modern staff restaurants
• As part of a sustainable mobility concept, on-site parking spaces are available to you, provided you meet the relevant qualifications
• Start with a professional onboarding process and a thorough introduction to your new role during the Welcome Days

Are you interested? Don't hesitate and submit your complete application documents online today. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Kontakt
Adnan Ferizi

Arbeitsort
Basel

Pensum
100%

Position
Mitarbeiter

Branche
Pharma + Chemie + Life Science