Manager/in Clinical Trial Unit (w/m/d) 80–100 % — Universitätsklinik Balgrist
NewCHF 101'500 - 154'000
Universitätsklinik Balgrist · Zürich (ZH)
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
SalaryCHF 101'500 - 154'000
Role overview
The Balgrist University Hospital is one of the most renowned orthopedic clinics that is characterized by its leading role in services, teaching and research.
A particular focus is on clinical research, in which new findings flow directly into patient care.
To further strengthen our clinical research activities, we are looking for a committed and strong leader as Manager Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) from September 1, 2026 or by agreement.
- The Balgrist University Hospital is one of the most renowned orthopedic clinics that is characterized by its leading role in services, teaching and research.
- A particular focus is on clinical research, in which new findings flow directly into patient care.
- Operational management of the Clinical Trial Unit with technical leadership, support and further development of an interdisciplinary team of study coordinators and other research staff
- Coordination, ensuring and continuous optimization of high-quality services for the planning, implementation and support of complex clinical studies and human research projects
Main responsibilities
- Operational management of the Clinical Trial Unit with technical leadership, support and further development of an interdisciplinary team of study coordinators and other research staff
- Coordination, ensuring and continuous optimization of high-quality services for the planning, implementation and support of complex clinical studies and human research projects
- Positioning and further development of the CTU as a central service and competence platform for clinical research within the clinic as well as towards external cooperation partners, research institutions and sponsors
- Ensuring compliance with national and international regulatory requirements, in particular the ICH-GCP guidelines, the Human Research Act (HFG) and the specifications of Swissmedic
- Further development of the central research project register for the transparent management of clinical research activities
- Introduction, administration and continuous optimization of a GCP-compliant document management system (DMS) for the standardized management of study documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and working instructions
Company and context
- Planning, organization and implementation of training courses, workshops and further education offers on regulatory and research-relevant topics, in particular on ICH-GCP E6 (R3), HFG and other relevant guidelines
- Support researchers in the areas of epidemiology and statistics Requirements:
- University degree in medicine, natural sciences, health sciences or a comparable field
- Several years of professional experience in the field of clinical research, clinical trial management or human research
- Sound knowledge of national and international regulatory requirements (ICH-GCP, HFG, Swissmedic)
- Leadership experience as well as strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience in setting up and optimizing research processes, Quality management systems and digital documentation solutions
- Sound knowledge in the areas of epidemiology and statistics
- High service orientation and enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
- Structured, independent and solution-oriented way of working We offer:
