ur client is an innovative company operating in the medical technology sector. The company develops solutions designed to support healthcare professionals and improve patient care.
As part of its continued growth and ongoing development of its clinical and scientific activities, the company is looking to strengthen its team with a Scientific Liaison – Investigator-Initiated Trials
Responsibilities
As a Scientific Liaison – Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs), you will serve as a key point of contact between the company and external investigators conducting independent clinical research.
You will contribute to the management of investigator-initiated studies throughout their lifecycle, from initial concept evaluation and governance through study execution, close-out and publication. You will ensure scientific quality, regulatory compliance and alignment with the company's broader clinical strategy.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the generation of high-quality clinical evidence while supporting constructive collaboration with external investigators and respecting their scientific independence.
- Evaluate research concepts, identify evidence gaps, and coordinate the internal scientific review and approval process.
- Serve as the main liaison for investigators throughout the full lifecycle of investigator-initiated trials, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.
- Manage study governance, contracts, funding, documentation, and start-up activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Monitor study progress, milestones, risks, and budgets, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate escalation when needed.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, ethical standards, GCP, and company procedures while safeguarding investigator independence.
- Support the dissemination of study results through publications and scientific communications, and share key insights internally.
- Collaborate closely with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, Legal, Finance, R&D, and Commercial teams to continuously improve the processes.
Profile
- MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, Clinical Research, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in clinical research, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, investigator-initiated studies, or research program management within the medical device or life sciences industry.
- Good understanding of clinical study design, research governance, ethics and regulatory requirements, contracts, budgets, and scientific publications.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP); familiarity with ISO 14155, EU MDR, FDA requirements, and post-market clinical evidence is an asset.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple studies, priorities, and timelines simultaneously.
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships with investigators and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and documentation skills.
- High level of scientific integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to compliance and investigator independence.
- Proactive, organized, analytical, and able to work autonomously in a fast-paced international environment; willingness to travel as required.
- Fluent in English and conversational French.
Offer
- A diversified position within a high-potential fast-growing innovative MedTech.
- The opportunity to participate in the development of the company.
- To work in a human size, dynamic, respectful, and professional environment.
- International exposure, with learning and development opportunities.
- An attractive compensation package in line with your responsibilities and experience.
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