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Job Title

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Medical Scientist Researcher

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Business Unit

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Business Unit: Medical Research Department

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Geographic Location

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Parktown, Johannesburg

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Name & Title of Direct Superior

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Medical Researcher - Deputy Director

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Number of Immediate Subordinates/ Direct Reports

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NA

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Main Purpose of Job

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To contribute to innovative pharmaceutical research projects by designing, executing pre -clinical and clinical research projects.

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Key Performance Areas (Core, essential responsibilities –outputs of the position)

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Scientific Research & Protocol Management

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- Design and execute preclinical and/or clinical research studies in line with ICH-GCP and other regulatory guidelines.

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- Prepare detailed research protocols, study designs, and statistical analysis plans.

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- Conduct literature reviews and scientific gap analyses to guide study focus and approach.

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- Ensure compliance with ethical standards, research governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

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AI & Data Science Integration

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- To enhance clinical protocol using AI.

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- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to use predictive modelling and data mining in drug target identification and lead optimization.

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- Interpret model outputs and integrate insights into the experimental research process.

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- Drive the adoption of AI tools such as natural language processing (NLP) for literature mining, or computer vision for image analysis.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration

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- Liaise with clinical, regulatory, quality, and commercial teams to align research outcomes with strategic objectives.

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- Present findings to internal stakeholders and at scientific forums or conferences.

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- Contribute to scientific publications and patent applications.

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Minimum Requirements

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Qualifications & Experience:

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Minimum Requirements:

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- Medical Doctor / Pharmacist / Bio-medical scientist.

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- Experience in pharmaceutical industry will be an added advantage/ Nutraceuticals

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- Experience applying AI will be an added advantage.

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Skills and Competencies:

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- Analytical thinking with a hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving.

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- Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.

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- Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

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- Strong project management and organizational abilities.

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- Passion for scientific discovery and innovation.

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- Team player

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General working conditions (e.g. shift work, drivers’ license, specific tools, special clothing, environmental requirements, etc.)

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- Office based most with business travel where and when required.

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- Flexibility to work outside of regular office hours, as needed, to accommodate business

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- requirements.

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- Own driver’s license and transport.

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