Clinical Project/Trial Physician

The purpose of Idorsia is to challenge accepted medical paradigms, answering the questions that matter most. To achieve this, we will discover, develop, and commercialize transformative medicines – either with in-house capabilities or together with partners – and evolve Idorsia into a leading biopharmaceutical company, with a strong scientific core.

Headquartered near Basel, Switzerland – a European biotech hub – Idorsia has a highly experienced team of dedicated professionals, covering all disciplines from bench to bedside; QUVIVIQ (daridorexant), a different kind of insomnia treatment with the potential to revolutionize this mounting public health concern; strong partners to maximize the value of our portfolio; a promising in-house development pipeline; and a specialized drug discovery engine focused on small-molecule drugs that can change the treatment paradigm for many patients. Idorsia is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker symbol: IDIA).

We are seeking an emerging professional with a strong understanding of clinical development, someone who is adaptable, proactive, and a hands-on team player. 

As a key member of the Clinical Trial Team, you will work in close partnership with the Clinical Lead(s) and Scientist to support the planning and execution of clinical programs. In this role, you will serve as the medical lead for assigned projects and trials ensuring high-quality scientific and medical oversight throughout the clinical development process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical leadership for assigned projects, grounded in strong scientific and clinical expertise.
• Lead and oversee the medical components of Clinical Projects and Development Programs for the indication.
• Ensure high-quality medical input into core clinical documents (protocols, ICFs, CSRs, safety documents, etc.).
• Contribute evidence-based insights to global clinical strategy, regulatory documents, and product life-cycle decisions.
• Offer medical and scientific guidance to the Clinical Trial Team and support trial-level medical activities.
• Deliver medical oversight during study conduct, including safety review, data interpretation, and presentation of conclusions to leadership.
• Represent the company as a medical expert in regulatory interactions, investigator meetings, and partner discussions.
• Engage with external experts, Steering Committees, and Independent Data Monitoring Committees.
• Address EC/IRB and Health Authority questions and support communication and publication planning.
• Conduct literature reviews, prepare position papers, and provide medical training to internal teams.

Candidate's Requirements:

• Medical degree (MD).
• At least 5 years of experience in Clinical Development within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry as a medical or scientific expert.
• Clinical research or clinical practice experience in CNS and in at least one of the following therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Immunology, or Rheumatology. Experience in pediatrics is a plus.
• Strong, proven knowledge of drug development and the clinical trial process, demonstrated through previous deliverables.
• Direct experience interacting with Health Authorities and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and ICH guidelines.
• Effective communicator with excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Strong organizational abilities; capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• Proven success operating within complex matrix organizations and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Hands-on, results-driven mindset with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach; able to anticipate challenges and address them effectively.
• Analytical, data-driven thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Shares expertise openly and contributes to a collaborative learning environment.
• Ability to think globally and understand the broader strategic context, including competitor activities and implications of key decisions.

What Idorsia offers

• Exciting opportunities for development and professional growth within our dynamic organization
• A collaborative and solution-oriented environment where you can make a difference
• An innovative and open culture in a truly multicultural environment
• A competitive salary and generous social benefits

Work  Location: Allschwil

Country: Switzerland

Business Area: Global Clinical Development

Schedule: Fulltime

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 4687

At Idorsia, we harness the power of difference, authenticity, and inclusion to achieve business success.

We encourage all potential candidates with diverse backgrounds of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, and disability to submit their job applications. All applicants will receive consideration.

We are committed to fostering respect, fairness, and equal opportunities for all job applicants and our employees.

Please be informed that if you are selected for this position, your employment will be subject to a pre-employment background screening process, of which you would be informed in greater detail in due course.

Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd ("Idorsia") is committed to a fair and transparent application process. In order to avoid any conflict of interest in line with Idorsia Code of Business Conduct, which would undermine such a commitment, the applicants  must disclose any personal, financial, or other outside interests interfering with the interests of Idorsia. Further, the applicant is obliged to disclose any and all relationships with close or affiliated persons, who are employees of Idorsia or are collaborating with Idorsia in any other contractual relationship. 

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