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Clinical Research Assistant (Part-Time)
40 to 60%
Fixed-term (negotiable)
Hybrid (Central Switzerland)
About the Role

DigeHealth is pioneering advancements in gastrointestinal health monitoring through cutting-edge wearable technology. You will play a vital role in developing solutions for patients, researchers, and physicians. This position offers an opportunity to contribute directly to impactful health-tech innovation, supporting better clinical outcomes and improved patient care.

You will work closely with healthcare professionals, clinical partners, and a dynamic, fast-paced startup team. The role requires independence, adaptability, and a proactive approach to solving complex clinical, operational, and research challenges.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

Study & Clinical Operations Support

  • Support the design, initiation, execution, and closure of research studies with DigeHealth’s clinical partners, including study protocols, ethical submissions, and timelines.
  • Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
  • Support on-site data collection activities in Switzerland, including visiting clinical partners, coordinating with hospital teams, and assisting with hands-on data collection using DigeHealth devices.
  • Provide operational and technical support during study execution, including troubleshooting data collection issues on site.
  • Maintain close relationships with clinical stakeholders to ensure smooth study execution and high-quality data collection.
  • Work closely with data scientists to provide clinical and operational context, ensure data integrity, and support data validation.

Research, Data & Scientific Contribution

  • Support data analysis activities in collaboration with the data science team, including interpretation of clinical and physiological data.
  • Contribute to the writing and preparation of scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
  • Assist in the preparation of grant applications and public funding submissions (Swiss and European).

Business Development & Research Partnerships

  • Support business development activities related to research collaborations, including identifying new academic or clinical partners, preparing collaboration materials, and supporting discussions with research institutions and hospitals.
  • Contribute to the preparation of research collaboration proposals and documentation.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience in clinical operations or related roles within the medical device, digital health, or diagnostics industry.
  • Hands-on experience managing data collection using wearables or active medical devices, ideally in clinical settings.
  • Understanding of GCP, ISO 14155, and relevant regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, MDR).
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with investigators, clinical partners, CROs, and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in gastroenterology and/or chronic disease management is highly regarded.

Languages

  • Professional proficiency in English is required
  • Professional proficiency in German is required
  • Professional proficiency in French is a strong plus
How to Apply?

Candidates should apply directly with CV and cover letter to hello@digehealth.ch