Clinical Research Associate (PhD Candidates)

Medpace • Cincinnati, OH, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

Job Summary

Join our CRA Team in Cincinnati, Ohio!

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 PhD/Life Science backgrounds 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!

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.

WHY BECOME A CRA

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:

Dynamic working environment, with varying responsibilities day-to-day
Expansive experience in multiple therapeutic areas
Work within a team of therapeutic and regulatory experts
Defined CRA promotion and growth ladder with potential for mentoring and management advancements
Competitive pay and many additional perks unmatched by other CROs.

Responsibilities

Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites in compliance with the approved protocol;
Communicate 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;
Verify medical record and research source documentation 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;
On-site and virtual/remote monitoring activities with a risk-based monitoring approach through our integrated Clinical Trial Management System to identify site deviations/deficiencies and corrective/preventive actions to bring a site back into compliance;
Verify that the investigator is enrolling only eligible subjects;
Review regulatory documents;
Accountability and inventory of medical devices and/or investigational product/drug;
Verify and review 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 offer suggestions for improvement;
Complete 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 life science related field;
Ability to travel 60-70% to locations nationwide is 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.

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.