SCIENTIST-CLINICAL RESEARCH

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in South Jersey seeks a research leader to guide the department's clinical outcomes program, partnering with surgeons to design and execute high-impact studies and ensure robust real-world evidence. The role requires advanced training in epidemiology or biostatistics and a track record of scholarly publications.

Ideal candidates will mentor trainees, develop reproducible analytics workflows, and drive grant development while maintaining regulatory compliance across

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in clinical outcomes research and real-world evidence.
• Strong background in observational study design and causal inference.
• Experience with large clinical databases and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Department's clinical outcomes research program.
• Collaborate with surgeons to design and execute high-impact clinical research.
• Provide methodological leadership for observational studies, registry analyses, and real-world evidence.

Skills

Clinical outcomes research

Observational study design

Biostatistics

Programming

Education

PhD/MD/MD-PhD in Epidemiology/Biostatistics/Health Services Research/Data Science/Public Health

Tools

SAS

R

SQL

Job description

About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

• Lead the Department's clinical outcomes research program.


• Collaborate with surgeons to design and execute high-impact clinical research.


• Provide methodological leadership for observational studies, registry analyses, comparative effectiveness research, and real-world evidence studies.


• Train surgical residents, oncology fellows, and faculty in study design, database development, statistical analysis, and scientific writing.


• Build reproducible analytics workflows and maintain regulatory compliance.


• Compiles, writes and submits project results to principal investigator or Director of Surgical Research.


• Confers with industrial, governmental or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.


• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed papers as the first or corresponding author


• Develop competitive external grant applications.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

Demonstrated expertise in clinical outcomes research, observational study design, and causal inference. Experience with large clinical databases. Proficiency in biostatistics, programming, bioinformatics skills. Strong publication record and experience in collaborating with clinicians and mentoring trainees. Track record of external grant application and artificial intelligence skills preferred.

Education Requirements

Ph.D., MD, or MD/PhD or equivalent in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services Research, Data Science, Public Health, or related field