Clinical Research Associate - Clinical Research Coordinator Experience

The Clinical Research Associate at Medpace is offering the unique opportunity to have an exciting career in the research of drug and medical device development while making a difference in the lives of those around them. For those with medical and/or health/life science interest and background who want to explore the research field, travel Norway, and be part of a team bringing pharmaceutical and medical devices to market - this could be the right opportunity for you!

Please note that this role is fully home based and we are looking for candidates who will be comfortable learning and developing under a remote program.

PACE® – MEDPACE CRA TRAINING PROGRAM

Through our PACE® Training Program, you will join other Professionals Achieving CRA Excellence:

• PACE® provides the platform to effectively and confidently carry out your duties, enhance your current abilities and ultimately help you become a high-functioning independent Medpace CRA.
• PACE® will prepare you by developing your CRA skills through interactive discussions and hands on job-related exercises and practicums.
• To supplement your in-house and field-based training you may also participate in other clinical research departmental core rotations, learning other aspects of the drug/device development and approval process.
  
  

UNEXPECTED REWARDS

This role takes you on a journey through travel and excitement which will allow you to make a difference on a large scale through the enhancement of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The CRA position provides many other distinctive advantages including:

• Remote working;
• Flexible work hours across days within a week;
• Retain airline reward miles and hotel reward points;
• Home office furniture allowance, laptop, mobile phone with hotspot for internet access anywhere;
• In-house travel agents;
• CRA training program (PACE®);
• Ongoing therapeutic training by our in-house physicians who are medical and regulatory experts;
• Opportunities to work with international team of CRAs.
• Defined CRA promotion and growth ladder with potential for mentoring and management advancements
  
  

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites in compliance with the approved protocol;
• Communication with the medical site staff including coordinators, clinical research physicians and their site staff;
• Verifying adequate investigator qualifications, training and resources, including facilities, laboratories, equipment, and staff;
• Medical record and research source documentation verification against case report form data, including informing the site staff of any entry errors, ensuring good documentation practices are being adhered to and communicating protocol deviations appropriately per SOPs, GCP and applicable regulatory requirements;
• Verification that the investigator is enrolling only eligible subjects;
• Regulatory document review;
• Medical device and/or investigational product/drug accountability and inventory;
• Verification and review of adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications and corresponding illnesses to confirm accurate data reporting in accordance with the protocol;
• Assessing the clinical research site’s patient recruitment and retention success and offering suggestions for improvement;
• Completion of monitoring reports and follow-up letters, which includes providing summaries of the significant findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended actions to secure compliance.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a health or science related field;
• Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator (minimum 1 year);
• Ability to travel 60-70% to locations nationwide is required; some visits may be conducted remotely;
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to monitoring sites;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft® Office;
• Strong communication and presentation skills; and
• Must be detail-oriented and efficient in time management.
  
  

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Awards

• Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility
  
  

What To Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.