Senior Research Scientist, Animal Health (Aqua Clinical Research Group)

Bergen - Norway

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Are you eager to contribute to our Companys Animal Health division in its quest to become the worlds leading animal health company while realizing your own potential Do you have expertise in clinical research within aquaculture GCP studies of veterinary products and the documentation of quality systems and laboratory operations If so you could be our new Senior Research Scientist playing a vital role in ensuring the global supply of our vaccines to the expanding aquaculture industry.

Position Overview:We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join our Aqua R&D team in Bergen Norway.

In this role you will primarily be responsible for planning managing analyzing reporting and presenting clinical and field studies with potential collaboration with external partners. You will lead dynamic study teams comprising colleagues in R&D and subject specialists both internally and externally during the live phase of clinical studies. Additionally you will engage in various project-related tasks with other scientists within a global research project team to support the registration of new vaccine projects and the life cycle management of registered products for international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Design plan and manage field studies to collect samples and data related to the performance of vaccine and therapeutic products in fish clinical trials both in laboratory and full commercial scales.
Perform laboratory and statistical analyses as needed and prepare final reports for the studies.
Potentially lead the design testing and documentation of cutting-edge technology used in clinical studies.
Collaborate with external partners such as CROs and farms as required.
Prepare applications and reports for authorities with support from project leaders.
Write publications and present clinical results at conferences.
Ensure compliance with Company Quality systems (GCP/GLP/GMP as required) and the companys Safety Health and Environment (SHE) programs.

Project-Related Tasks:As a project team member actively contribute to project discussions within R&D organize and execute project tasks within deadlines and write and revise laboratory procedures (SOPs).

Departmental (R&D) Tasks:Participate in general laboratory operations and maintenance staff training and ensure compliance with Company Quality systems and regulatory guidelines. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the companys Quality and SHE programs and propose improvements to enhance overall R&D efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Masters degree or equivalent in fish health/veterinary medicine with practical field experience in the aquaculture industry. A PhD in Aquaculture fish biology or physiology is preferred. Applicants with other relevant natural science backgrounds and 3 years of experience in the aquaculture industry will also be considered.
Experience in fish health sampling and analytical analysis is essential (a trained fish health biologist veterinarian with fish experience or equivalent training is ideal). Familiarity with commercial fish farming is a plus.
Knowledge of clinical data analysis and statistical methods is required.
Relevant experience in planning and conducting fish laboratory and field trials. Knowledge of GCP certification and practical experience of managing GCP studies will be highly regarded.
Proficiency in data management tools and Microsoft Office (especially MS Excel).
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Norwegian are essential; demonstrated leadership and project management skills are a plus.
Ability to work independently with a problem-solving mindset and maintain good work routines to ensure compliance. Experience with documentation systems is a plus.
Occasional travel to study trial sites is expected (up to 20%).

Required Skills:

Aquaculture Tanks Bioanalytical Techniques Clinical Research Clinical SAS Programming Data Analysis Fish Health Management Project Management Regulatory Compliance Research Proposal Development Veterinary Pathology

Preferred Skills:

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Job Posting End Date:

12/20/2025

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Job DescriptionAre you eager to contribute to our Companys Animal Health division in its quest to become the worlds leading animal health company while realizing your own potential Do you have expertise in clinical research within aquaculture GCP studies of veterinary products and the documentation ...