Medical Scientist Researcher_JHB

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Job Title

Medical Scientist Researcher

Business Unit

Business Unit: Medical Research Department

Geographic Location

Parktown, Johannesburg

Name & Title of Direct Superior

Medical Researcher - Deputy Director

Number of Immediate Subordinates/ Direct Reports

NA

Main Purpose of Job

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

Key Performance Areas (Core, essential responsibilities –outputs of the position)

Scientific Research & Protocol Management

- Design and execute preclinical 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.

Minimum Requirements

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

General working conditions (e.g. shift work, drivers’ license, specific tools, special clothing, environmental requirements, etc.)

- Office based most with business travel where and when required.

- Flexibility to work outside of regular office hours, as needed, to accommodate business

- requirements.

- Own driver’s license and transport.