Contractor, Clinical Research Scientist

Aequor; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequor is seeking a hands-on Clinical Research Scientist with strong Oncology expertise (Hematology preferred) for a 6-month contract in Princeton, NJ or Pleasanton, CA. The role combines high-level scientific document authoring with practical data cleaning and data review across ongoing studies.

Responsibilities include drafting protocols and CSRs, reviewing data listings, interpreting efficacy and safety data, and collaborating with Medical Directors, Clinical Operations, Data Management,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Life Sciences, Oncology, Pharmacology, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of drug development experience in pharma/biotech.
• Minimum 2+ years in Oncology, Hematology-Oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and contribute to high-quality study protocols, CSRs, IBs, DSURs, NDA/MAA submissions, and publications.
• Review and summarize ongoing clinical data (EDC listings) to monitor study quality and ensure clean data flow.
• Critically evaluate efficacy, safety, and biomarker data to support risk assessments and milestones.
• Partner with Medical Directors, Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, and Medical Writing to keep trials on track.

Skills

EDC listings

clinical data cleaning

core clinical document generation

Education

MS/PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

Clinical Research Scientist (Oncology / Hematology) 6-Month Contract Princeton, NJ or Pleasanton, CA Hybrid - 3 Days On-Site (Tuesday - Thursday)

Overview

Seeking a hands-on Clinical Research Scientist with strong Oncology expertise (Hematology preferred) to drive day-to-day clinical trial execution. This role combines high-level scientific document authoring with hands-on clinical data cleaning and review across ongoing studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Document Authoring: Draft and contribute to high-quality study protocols, Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), Investigator Brochures (IBs), DSURs, NDA/MAA regulatory submissions, and scientific publications.
• Hands-on Data Review & Cleaning: Actively review and summarize ongoing clinical data (EDC and data listings) to monitor study quality, resolve queries, and ensure clean data flow and protocol compliance.
• Clinical Data Interpretation: Critically evaluate and interpret clinical efficacy, safety, and biomarker data to support risk assessments and study milestones.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Medical Directors, Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, and Medical Writing to keep trials on track.

Requirements

• Education: Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Life Sciences, Oncology, Pharmacology, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years of drug development experience in pharma/biotech.
• Therapeutic Expertise: Minimum 2+ years in Oncology (experience in Hematology-Oncology strongly preferred).
• Core Competencies: Demonstrated hands-on experience with EDC listings, clinical data cleaning, and core clinical document generation.
• Logistics: Must be local to Princeton, NJ or Pleasanton, CA and committed to the 3-day/week on-site schedule (Tue-Thu). #TechAM