Dentist

Location: Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 3–5 years

Qualification: BDS / MDS

About the Role

We are seeking a Dentist to support and conduct oral and dental clinical studies at MS Clinical Research. The role will involve performing protocol-specific dental assessments, participant screening and evaluation, clinical documentation, and supporting the successful execution of oral health and dental research studies in compliance with study protocols, ICH-GCP, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate should have strong clinical dental knowledge, good documentation skills, and an interest in clinical research.

Key Responsibilities

Oral & Dental Clinical Studies

• • Conduct oral and dental examinations as per study protocols and approved procedures.
  • Screen and assess participants for study eligibility based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.
  • Perform protocol-specific dental assessments, oral examinations, and clinical evaluations.
  • Obtain and document informed consent before conducting study-related procedures.
  • Assess and document participants' oral health status and clinical findings accurately.
  • Perform dental assessments required for oral care, dental products, oral hygiene products, and cosmetic/therapeutic oral studies.
  • Monitor participants for adverse events (AEs) and report them appropriately as per the protocol and applicable requirements.
  • Ensure participant safety throughout the study and escalate any clinically significant findings.
  • Maintain accurate and complete source documents, CRFs/eCRFs, dental examination records, and other study-related documentation.
  • Ensure all study procedures are conducted in accordance with the approved protocol, SOPs, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Support investigators during study visits and participant assessments.
  • Participate in sponsor meetings, monitoring visits, audits, and inspections as required.
  • Coordinate with Clinical Operations, Clinical Research Coordinators, QA, Medical Writing, and Sponsors for smooth study execution.
  • Review and provide clinical inputs on study-related dental and oral health documentation when required.
  • Contribute to the identification and resolution of protocol deviations and documentation discrepancies.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure proper handling of participant and study-related information.

Clinical Documentation

• • Accurately document clinical findings, dental assessments, procedures, and participant observations.
  • Review CRFs/eCRFs and source documents for completeness and consistency.
  • Provide appropriate clinical inputs for study reports and other research documentation.
  • Ensure timely completion of study-related documentation within defined timelines.
  • Maintain proper documentation in accordance with ALCOA+ principles and GCP requirements.

Candidate Profile

• • BDS or MDS from a recognized institution.
  • 3–5 years of experience in dental clinical practice, clinical research, or oral/dental studies.
  • Experience in conducting oral examinations and dental assessments.
  • Good understanding of clinical trial methodology and ICH-GCP.
  • Prior experience in clinical research or dental/oral product studies will be an added advantage.
  • Strong clinical documentation and record-keeping skills.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional clinical research teams.
  • Detail-oriented, scientifically driven, and comfortable working in a research environment.
  • Willingness to participate in participant-facing clinical study activities.

Key Competencies

• • Dental & Oral Clinical Assessment
  • Participant Screening & Evaluation
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Informed Consent Process
  • ICH-GCP Compliance
  • Clinical Trial Protocol Adherence
  • Adverse Event Identification & Reporting
  • Source Documentation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication & Team Collaboration

Why Join Us?

• • Opportunity to work on oral and dental clinical research studies.
  • Exposure to clinical research processes and GCP-compliant study conduct.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical research and scientific teams.
  • Opportunity to contribute to research involving innovative oral healthcare and dental products.