Clinical Scientist - 6 Month Contract

EPM Scientific; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm is seeking a Clinical Scientist for a 6-month contract in New Jersey. You will support data review activities and contribute to study protocol development within an expanding clinical development team. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, 5+ years’ experience in drug development, and strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid working model, focusing on oncology projects.

Qualifications

• PhD, Pharm D, or RN degree is preferred.
• 5+ years experience in drug development preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support data review activities focusing on safety and efficacy.
• Develop study protocols and work with Clinical Operations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior clinical scientists.
• Analyze and present clinical data for manuscripts and presentations.
• Ensure consistency in data review techniques across studies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Oncology experience

Education

PhD, Pharm D, or RN degree

Job description

Building Biotechs - Clinical Development & Medical Affairs

EPM Scientific are currently partnered with Biotech with an exciting & diverse pipeline. They are urgently seeking a Clinical Scientist to support their expanding clinical development team. See a short summary below:

Role Overview:

• Ideal Start Date: December, Flexible
• Location: New Jersey, 3 Day / Week
• Contract Type: 6-Month Contract, Full Time
• Project: Oncology

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key clinical scientist supporting data review activities, with a focus on safety, efficacy, and timely delivery of critical data within the clinical trial team.
• Contribute to the development of study protocols and related documents (e.g., informed consent forms, amendments) and work with Clinical Operations to ensure delivery of essential study milestones.
• Provide scientific guidance and mentorship to junior clinical scientists, with potential to advance into a lead role and support scientific growth initiatives.
• Assist in generating, analyzing, and presenting clinical data for manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations, including authoring documents and preparing slides as needed.
• Promote consistency in medical and clinical data review techniques and standards across studies and programs.

Requirements:

• PhD, Pharm D, or RN degree is preferred.
• Strong experience (5+ years Preferred) in the drug development space.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, ICH‑GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Oncology Experience preferred.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply directly to learn more. If not, feel free to share with your network.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Research and Science

Industries

Home Health Care Services