Job Description

• 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.