Job Description
As a Clinical Scientist I, you will support medical monitoring activities for a large Phase 3 oncology clinical trial. You will focus on the review and evaluation of patient data to ensure protocol compliance, patient safety, and the scientific integrity of the study. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and study investigators, providing medical and scientific input throughout the conduct of the trial.
Responsibilities
- Support medical monitoring activities for a large Phase 3 oncology clinical study.
- Review patient profiles, patient data, and patient listings to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Assess safety data on an ongoing basis to help monitor patient safety during the trial.
- Manage and resolve data queries in collaboration with data management and other study team members.
- Evaluate protocol compliance and identify potential deviations, escalating issues as appropriate.
- Contribute to the ongoing scientific and clinical evaluation of study data.
- Support issue identification, investigation, and resolution related to clinical data and study conduct.
- Provide medical and scientific input to Clinical Science, Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with investigators and study site personnel to clarify clinical questions and ensure consistent interpretation of the protocol.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss study progress, data trends, safety signals, and protocol-related questions.
- Help maintain the scientific integrity of the trial by ensuring that clinical data are interpreted in line with the protocol and study objectives.
- Contribute to study documentation and communication related to clinical and safety findings, as needed.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of a completed B.Sc. in a life science field such as biology, pharmacy, biotechnology, or an equivalent discipline.
- PharmD or PhD in a relevant life science field preferred.
- At least 2--3 years of hands-on experience in medical monitoring of clinical studies.
- Solid experience in oncology clinical trials, particularly in medical monitoring.
- Ability to review and interpret clinical and safety data accurately and consistently.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex clinical data sets.
- Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player in a cross-functional environment.
- Proactive and flexible working style, with the ability to adapt to changing study needs and priorities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Qualification or prior experience as a Clinical Scientist or equivalent role.
- Experience working in large, global clinical trial environments.
- Familiarity with the sponsor environment or prior experience as a contractor within similar settings is an advantage.
- Comfort working with multidisciplinary teams including Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, and investigators.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on issue resolution and continuous improvement in study conduct.
- Ability to contribute to discussions on study design, data review strategies, and protocol interpretation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Basking Ridge, NJ.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan -- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
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