Head of the Academic Division of the CTC (Clinical Trial Center) (M/W/X)

Within the CTC (Clinical Trial Center), the Head of the Academic Division organizes and develops the support for academic clinical research projects, while ensuring the quality and efficiency of the services provided to researchers. Acting as a reference expert, they participate in the evaluation of complex projects, coordinate collaborations, and act as a relay for Management when necessary.

Main activities:

1. Management and steering of the academic division

• Define and implement the division's organization and priorities, in line with the CTC's strategic orientations.
• Coordinate activities, optimize resources, and guarantee the quality of scientific, methodological, and academic support services.
• Supervise and develop the team's skills, ensuring the monitoring of objectives and performance indicators.
• Develop institutional and academic collaborations and identify new research opportunities.

2. Scientific expertise and project support

• Act as a scientific reference person for researchers and partners, providing scientific, methodological, and regulatory expertise.
• Support complex research projects from design to implementation, particularly regarding feasibility assessment and funding application preparation.
• Facilitate coordination between research stakeholders, optimize support processes, and promote access to calls for proposals.
• Develop tools, methodologies, and training courses to strengthen researcher support, and contribute to the dissemination and valorization of scientific results.
  Ensure the replacement of the CTC's Scientific and Methodological Expert when necessary.

3. Quality, compliance, and scientific development

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the clinical research quality system and ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the development of institutional tools and the harmonization of academic practices.
• Promote methodological, statistical, and technological innovation in support of clinical research.
• Contribute to the scientific and academic outreach of the CTC.

📚 Required qualifications and experience:

• University degree holding a doctorate (PhD) with a scientific/medical/pharmaceutical orientation;
• Training in clinical study management;
• Mastery of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and ethical and scientific quality standards in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki;
• Knowledge of directives, regulations, and standards governing clinical research.
• Statistical skills;
• Data analytics / data science skills;
• Experience in Quality Check Assessment;
• Experience as a reviewer of scientific articles (editor experience is an asset);
• Experience with a database management software and electronic CRF creation is an asset;
• Team management experience.

🚀 Essential skills:

• Flawless knowledge of French;
• Knowledge of written and spoken medical English;
• Knowledge of computer software (Office automation, statistical software, databases, e-CRF);
• Basic knowledge of EPIC/TPI²;
• Understanding of data extraction tools and data formatting/coding tools in the context of medical research;
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence is an asset.

🚀 Essential skills:

• Team spirit, listening skills, communication, empathy, and negotiation skills;
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner;
• Stress resistance;
• Rigorousness and methodology;
• Sense of work organization and responsibilities;
• Spirit of initiative and synthesis;
• Ability to work autonomously and manage personal work organization;
• Professional ethics and respect for professional secrecy;
• Willingness for professional development and intellectual curiosity.