Job Summary:

• As an Academic Health System the Employer would like to employ staff who contribute to the mission and vision of the Employer.
• Research is a key and integral component to this vision and the postholder must be able to contribute to an Integrated strategic vision and planning for Clinical, Research and Education and training.
• The post holder will be an independent researcher who has an established track record equivalent to the level of Associate Professor and is building his/her research career. Successful candidates will be expected to establish and run an independent high quality funded research program and to contribute to the Employer’s medical and research education mission.
• Proven experience and the ability to supervise and train others is essential.
• Successful candidates will have first authored papers published in high impact journals in their field, will have been PI or Co-PI on peer reviewed research grants and will have commenced supervision of higher degree by research students.
• The ability to mentor, supervise and train others is a key criteria, as is the ability to establish and develop a research team which creates capacity and capability for the Employer.
• Experience/knowledge in regulatory documentation, data interpretation, serious adverse events/ adverse event requirements and project management skills are required for the candidate engaged in clinical research.
• Experience/knowledge of good laboratory practice and biosafety is required for laboratory researchers.
• The post holder will be required to adhere to research legislative and regulatory requirements.

Accountabilities:

• The Research Scientist will establish and develop a strong research program which attracts peer reviewed funds.
• The program will support the Employer’s research strategy and the Qatar National Health and Research Strategies.
• The Research Scientist will maximize the use of infrastructure, expand the Employer’s knowledge and skills base and develop new researchers.

The Research Scientist who works in clinical research areas may be responsible for:

• Implementation of clinical trials in the Hospital including development and planning of protocols (safety, data consistency, trial timelines, budget, resources, eligibility and enrollment), within a cross functional team.
• Interfacing with the Employer’s clinical team members, clinical operations, scientific operations, regulatory affairs, data management, and finance regarding day to day activities of research.
• Serving as Local trial lead for the Employer’s research within the AHS and main point of contact for day to day governance of research.
• Contributing to the preparation and review of clinical research documents including clinical study protocol, clinical study reports (CSR) and submissions) and other study related documents assuring quality and consistency.
• Presenting in written and oral format: group productivity, project status and key deliverables to senior management.

The Research Scientist who works in laboratory research will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering research projects and programs that support the Employer’s research strategy and the National Health and Research Strategies for Qatar
• Ensuring that all research support infrastructure is in place to deliver approved research projects/programs, including securing peer reviewed research funding
• Presentation of research findings at appropriate for international scientific meetings.
• Providing research training and education for team members, higher degree students, and as a part of Employer’s programs.
• Perform other duties as assign.