Clinical Research Associate - Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences
Job Locations:
United States-TX-Irving (Dallas)
Job Summary
We are hiring Nurses at Medpace! The Clinical Research Associate position at Medpace offers 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 a Nursing background who want to explore the research field, travel the US, and be part of a team bringing pharmaceutical and medical devices to market - this could be the right opportunity for you!
Positions are office based in our Irving, TX.
MEDPACE CRA TRAINING PROGRAM (PACE)
No research experience is needed as Medpace provides comprehensive initial and ongoing training, unmatched by other CROs. 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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites in compliance with the approved protocol.
- Communication with the medical site staff including coordinators, clinical research physicians, and their site staff.
- Verify 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.
- Assess 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; BSN preferred.
- Ability to travel 60-70% to locations nationwide is required, or less if remote/virtual visits required.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license and the ability to drive to monitoring sites.
- Minimum 1 year healthcare-related work experience preferred.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- 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.
What to Expect Next
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
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