Senior Medical Research Scientist at Bispharm Clinical

About the Role

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Medical Research Scientist to oversee epidemiological/interventional studies. The Senior Medical Research Scientist will be responsible for the overall design, implementation, and oversight of clinical studies, ensuring scientific rigour, ethical compliance, and operational excellence. S/he will work closely with a multidisciplinary research team, national and international collaborators, and funding partners to achieve the study objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Study Design & Implementation:

• Lead the design and execution of clinical studies across selected tertiary hospitals in Nigeria.
• Develop study protocols, patient recruitment strategies, and data collection frameworks.
• Oversee adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and ethical research standards.

Clinical & Research Oversight:

• Provide expert guidance on maternal health interventions and preeclampsia management.
• Ensure proper monitoring of study participants, including blood pressure tracking, biochemical marker assessment and pregnancy outcomes.
• Supervise pharmacological, nutritional, and lifestyle-based interventions in collaboration with clinical specialists.

Data Management & Analysis:

• Work with biostatisticians and epidemiologists to ensure robust study design and statistical analysis.
• Oversee data integrity, ensuring accurate documentation and timely analysis.
• Lead cost-effectiveness evaluations of different intervention strategies.

Ethical & Regulatory Compliance:

• Obtain ethical approvals from Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and ensure compliance with local and international research regulations.
• Ensure informed consent procedures are properly implemented.

Publication & Knowledge Dissemination:

• Publish study findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research at international maternal health and epidemiology conferences.
• Develop policy briefs and recommendations for public health programs

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a licensed physician with specialisation in Obstetrics & Gynecology or Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Master’s degree (required) or PhD (desirable) in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Public Health.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience conducting clinical studies in maternal health, pregnancy-related conditions, or public health research.
• Proven expertise in randomised controlled trial (RCT) design, implementation, and management.
• Strong background in biostatistics, epidemiology, and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Experience obtaining ethical approvals (IRB) and conducting research in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Demonstrated track record of securing research funding and managing grants.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams involving clinicians, public health professionals, nutritionists, and statisticians.
• Knowledge of maternal health policies and programs in Nigeria and globally.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large-scale, multi-center studies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Previous collaboration with WHO, UNFPA, NIH, or other global health organizations.
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, Stata, or SPSS).
• Experience working with community health programs and maternal health interventions in resource-limited settings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Gross Salary: NGN 25,600,000 - NGN 30,720,000 per annum depending on level of experience
• Research funding support and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead a high-impact study with national and global health implications.