Job description
About the Position
The Clinical Affairs Specialist will play an integral role at the Wyss Center, working both independently and collaboratively with the project stakeholders. The ideal candidate is an experienced clinical specialist with a proven track record in managing clinical studies and coordinating interactions with clinicians, regulatory authorities, and ethics committees throughout the development, submission, and execution of clinical protocols. Experience—or a strong interest—in neuroscience and neurotechnology is essential.
Success in this role requires an in depth understanding of clinical research processes and regulatory requirements, combined with solid project management skills and effective communication capabilities.
They will report directly to the Wyss Center’s Regulatory and Clinical Manager.
Key responsibilities
In their position, the Clinical Affairs Specialist will:
- Implement clinical studies for new and existing technologies, including evaluating, preparing, submitting and running studies in which the Wyss Center is involved.
- Write Clinical evaluation Plans, Reports and Clinical Investigation Protocols.
- Determine the clinical strategy in coordination with the clinical partners, product managers, and the clinical and regulatory affairs manager.
- Manage interactions with relevant National Competent Authorities and, where applicable, ethics committees regarding clinical study submissions.
- Ensure clinical affairs processes align with Wyss Center’s Quality Management System.
- Proactively address compliance issues to uphold regulatory standards.
Required competence and experience:
- MSc in Biomedical Engineering or a related Life Science discipline, with 3-5 years experience in clinical affairs within the medical device industry (PhD is an asset).
- Strong knowledge of EU and Swiss medical device regulations, including the MDR (EU) 2017/745.
- Experience or knowledge with clinical investigations for medical devices, including MEDDEV 2.7/1 rev.4 and EN ISO 14155-2021.
- Proven experience leading clinical evaluation processes for novel technologies.
- Experience interacting with National Competent Authorities (e.g. Swissmedic) and Notified Bodies.
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of neurology devices and the relevant market is a plus.
- Fast learner, enthusiastic, ability to mentor peers.
- High sense of responsibility couples with a good team spirit.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a plus.
Profile required
- MSc in Biomedical Engineering or a related Life Science discipline, with 3-5 years experience in clinical affairs within the medical device industry (PhD is an asset).
- Strong knowledge of EU and Swiss medical device regulations, including the MDR (EU) 2017/745.
- Experience or knowledge with clinical investigations for medical devices, including MEDDEV 2.7/1 rev.4 and EN ISO 14155-2021.
- Proven experience leading clinical evaluation processes for novel technologies.
- Experience interacting with National Competent Authorities (e.g. Swissmedic) and Notified Bodies.
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of neurology devices and the relevant market is a plus.
- Fast learner, enthusiastic, ability to mentor peers.
- High sense of responsibility couples with a good team spirit.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a plus.
Please apply no later than 08-Mar-2026
Company description
The Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering is an independent, not-for-profit neuro venture builder with strong translational R&D roots, committed to transforming the treatment of neurological and mental health disorders. Based at Campus Biotech in Geneva, the Center drives innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, bioengineering, and neuroengineering to restore neural functions and deliver precision therapies.
Founded in 2014 with the support of Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss, the Wyss Center pioneers a unique model that blends translational R&D with patient-centric therapies, enabling both market and clinical impact. By bridging the gap between scientific discovery and real-world application, the Center de-risks emerging neurotechnologies and accelerates their path to clinical and commercial viability. Through close collaboration with ventures, clinical and academic institutions, industry partners, and access to investor networks, the Wyss Center fosters the development of impactful solutions that improve lives.
On 2/19/2026