Medical Scientist Researcher

Recruiter:

OttoBauthentic

Job Ref:

2629512841

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Role:

To contribute to innovative pharmaceutical research projects by designing, executing pre-clinical and clinical research projects.

Scientific Research & Protocol Management

Design and execute pre-clinical and/or clinical research studies in line with ICH-GCP and other regulatory guidelines.
Prepare detailed research protocols, study designs, and statistical analysis plans.
Conduct literature reviews and scientific gap analyses to guide study focus and approach.
Ensure compliance with ethical standards, research governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

AI & Data Science Integration

To enhance clinical protocol using AI.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to use predictive modelling and data mining in drug target identification and lead optimization.
Interpret model outputs and integrate insights into the experimental research process.
Drive the adoption of AI tools such as natural language processing (NLP) for literature mining, or computer vision for image analysis.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Liaise with clinical, regulatory, quality, and commercial teams to align research outcomes with strategic objectives.
Present findings to internal stakeholders and at scientific forums or conferences.
Contribute to scientific publications and patent applications.

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

Medical Doctor / Pharmacist / Bio-medical scientist.
Experience in pharmaceutical industry will be an added advantage / Nutraceuticals
Experience applying AI will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

Analytical thinking with a hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving.
Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.
Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.
Passion for scientific discovery and innovation.
Team player

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