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Clinical Scientist II-III, Clinical Development (contract)

Randstad Life Sciences US
Needham, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 11/19/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Scientist II-III, Clinical Development (contract) position at Randstad Life Sciences US?

Job Summary

This is an urgent 6-month contract Clinical Scientist role, requiring an experienced individual with an MS or PhD to support a high-priority Phase 3 Epilepsy Program. The role demands a mix of hands-on data review and cleaning, site query management, and scientific troubleshooting to ensure regulatory documentation is complete and timelines are met, with overtime required.

location: Needham Heights, Massachusetts

job type: Contract

salary: $50 - 85 per hour

work hours: 9 to 5

education: Doctorate

Responsibilities

  • Directly assist the Sr. Medical Director with high-volume data review and cleaning for a critical Phase 3 Pivotal Epilepsy Study.
  • Manage and resolve site/data queries and implement documentation to close regulatory readiness gaps.
  • Perform scientific deep-dive analyses on safety and efficacy data (e.g., lab results, adverse events) to identify trends.
  • Serve as the scientific liaison for day-to-day study flow, requiring heavy cross-functional interaction with Data Management, Regulatory, and Medical Writing teams.
  • Review and contribute to regulatory documents and clinical narratives as part of the documentation oversight requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

  • MS or PhD in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline.
  • 3 years of direct industry experience in clinical research
  • 3 years of data review and data cleaning experience
  • 3 years of site query management experience
  • Preferred:
  • Neurology experience
  • Independent work ability

skills: Site Management, Clinical Development Strategy

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Salary : $50 - $85

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