Clinical Trial Project Manager 80 - 100 %

Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
This position is part of the SNSF-funded EMPASTONE Trial (NCT06653738), a multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the efficacy of empagliflozin combined with either generic or personalized dietary counselling for the prevention of recurrent calcium kidney stones. The trial is coordinated from Bern and will be conducted across 21 sites in Switzerland, Germany, France and Italy.

• Direct the conduct of the trial in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and Steering Committee, ensuring adherence to protocol and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate and participate in patient and public involvement activities
• Train and support site personnel in protocol procedures and data capture
• Organize and document screening, enrolment, follow-up, and study visits
• Act as central contact for Ethics Committees, Competent Authorities, investigators, study nurses, and participants
• Ensure high-quality data collection, perform QC checks, and coordinate resolution of data queries
• Support and monitor recruitment strategies to optimize enrolment
• Report serious and unexpected adverse events to the Sponsor-Investigator and regulatory agencies
• Organize and participate in monitoring visits and audits

• Strong interest in patient-oriented research
• Proven experience in clinical studies, with solid knowledge of GCP, Swiss Ethics Committee processes, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent organizational skills, reliability, and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluency in German and English; good knowledge of French and Italian will be an advantage
• Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple national and international sites
• Advantage: experience in leading multicentre studies and/or a CAS/DAS in Clinical Study Management

• A highly stimulating and collaborative academic environment
• The opportunity to shape and coordinate a multinational SNSF-funded clinical trial with direct impact on patient care
• An interdisciplinary working culture with excellent opportunities for professional growth
• Salary according to SNSF guidelines