What is the correct path to obtain entry level positions in clinical research. My background is in health sciences and work experience has been 3 years as a clinical lab scientist. I have not been getting a whole lot of interviews, but the Interviews that I have secured went well but still resulted in being ghosted by the employer. Thx any advise and help is appreciated!

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I'm more than happy to connect you to pfizer opportunities. I know there are health and science and clinical roles opportunities. Feel free to send me a message :-)

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I work as a clinical scientist who came from the preclinical side. What kind of positions are you wanting? What’s your background and Ed level?

For Recerence: I have a PhD (all preclinical) did a 1yr post-doc at the NIH in clinical, and I’m now a DoD Clinical Scientist (1yr).

I’m transitioning and just got an offer as a clinical research director at a university hospital.

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Clinical Research Coordinator, Study Start-up Specialist are good roles… look into clinical research sites in your area, universities or CROs like Parexcel.

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I know if two labs who are hiring. One in Dallas and one in Austin. I have connection to their owners. Let me know if you have interest

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