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.
What you can expect
1. Direct the conduct of the trial in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and Steering Committee, ensuring adherence to protocol and regulatory requirements
2. Coordinate and participate in patient and public involvement activities
3. Train and support site personnel in protocol procedures and data capture
4. Organize and document screening, enrolment, follow-up, and study visits
5. Act as central contact for Ethics Committees, Competent Authorities, investigators, study nurses, and participants
6. Ensure high-quality data collection, perform QC checks, and coordinate resolution of data queries
7. Support and monitor recruitment strategies to optimize enrolment
8. Report serious and unexpected adverse events to the Sponsor-Investigator and regulatory agencies
9. Organize and participate in monitoring visits and audits
Your profile
10. Strong interest in patient-oriented research
11. Proven experience in clinical studies, with solid knowledge of GCP, Swiss Ethics Committee processes, and regulatory requirements
12. Excellent organizational skills, reliability, and attention to detail
13. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
14. Fluency in German and English; good knowledge of French and Italian will be an advantage
15. Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple national and international sites
16. Advantage: experience in leading multicentre studies and/or a CAS/DAS in Clinical Study Management
What we offer
17. A highly stimulating and collaborative academic environment
18. The opportunity to shape and coordinate a multinational SNSF-funded clinical trial with direct impact on patient care
19. An interdisciplinary working culture with excellent opportunities for professional growth
20. Salary according to SNSF guidelines
To apply Please send your curriculum vitae, a motivation letter, and contact details of two referees by email to daniel.fuster@unibe.ch. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, or background.