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

Bern

Key information

Publication date:10 September 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Bern

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.