What is the job market like for early career physician scientists?

It seems that for most specialities, clinicians are in high demands, whereas in the basic biomedical sciences, it's nearly impossible now to find a tenure track academic job. What is currently the likelihood of finding an assistant professor position with ~50-80% protected research time for someone who recently completed residency+postdoc/fellowship? Do you have to bring with you some kind of early career grant? Do you foresee things changing in the upcoming years because of covid?
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Physician Scientists Source Type: forums