Medical Scientist Researcher

3 days ago


Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa Human Accent Full time R1 200 000 - R3 600 000 per year

Our well-established client in the pharmaceutical industry has a vacancy available for Medical Scientist Researcher to be based at the Parktown office. 

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 optimisation.
- 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.

Qualifications & Experience:
Minimum Requirements:
- Medical Doctor / Pharmacist / Bio-medical scientist.
- Experience in the 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 synthesise complex data into actionable insights.
- Strong project management and organisational abilities.
- Passion for scientific discovery and innovation.
- Team player

General working conditions (e.g. shift work, driver's 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.

Please attach cv, qualifications, id and drivers license


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