Medico Capoclinica / Senior Staff Physician (80-100%) — EOC – Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale

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Medico Capoclinica / Senior Staff Physician (80-100%)

About Our Organization

The EOC the multisite hospital of Ticino is present with its institutions on the entire cantonal territory with a total of 1,000 beds. The organization makes it possible to effectively combine local approach and overall vision, guaranteeing the population a comprehensive and proximity hospital offer, regardless of where services are required. Thanks to the commitment and expertise of its more than 6,500 employees and their focus on human relationships, the EOC ensures quality health care by caring for more than 41,000 patients a year and providing more than 600,000 ambulatory consultations.

About the Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland (IOSI)

The Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland is one of the largest clinical research centers in Switzerland.

Clinical Research Areas

Our three main areas of clinical research comprise

• New drug development
• Lymphoproliferative diseases
• Prostate cancer

Other important areas of development in clinical research include:

• Gynecological cancer
• Breast cancer
• Lung cancer
• Skin cancer
• Gastrointestinal cancer

Phase 1 Unit

The IOSI has a dedicated Phase 1 Unit where early phase clinical trials, including first-in-human, are conducted.

Research Collaborations

We have an excellent history of collaborating with both non-for-profit academic organizations and the pharmaceutical industry. Of particular relevance are our collaborations with:

• Institute of Oncology Research (IOR)
• Institute of Biochemical Research (IRB)
• Swiss Cancer Institute (SCI, ex SAKK)

Academic Affiliation

We have a central role in the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI).

What We're Looking For

To further expand the clinical and research activities of our Phase I Unit, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Staff Physician with expertise in drug development and early-phase clinical trials in oncology. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and internationally connected environment, with excellent opportunities for professional and academic growth, career development, and active participation in innovative translational and clinical research programs. Clinical activities within a selected disease group can also be considered, aligned with the candidate's areas of expertise.

Essential Requirements

• Medical degree and completed specialist training in Medical Oncology. For candidates holding foreign qualifications, recognition by the Swiss Federal Commission for Medical Professions (MEBEKO) is mandatory . The qualification must be equivalent to the Swiss standard; however, recognition may be obtained after acceptance of the position.
• Registration in MedReg is also required, including proof of proficiency in one or more Swiss official languages (Italian, German, or French).
• Proficiency in both Italian and English.
• Previous experience in early-phase clinical trials in oncology;