Medpace · 1 day ago
Clinical Research Associate (PhD Candidates)
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expMedpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) that provides Phase I-IV clinical development services. The Clinical Research Associate position offers an exciting opportunity for PhD candidates to engage in drug and medical device research while traveling across the US and contributing to the market introduction of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
BiotechnologyPharmaceutical
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
On-site and virtual/remote monitoring activities with a risk-based monitoring approach (including centralized data review) through our integrated Clinical Trial Management System to identify site deviations/deficiencies and corrective/preventive actions to bring a site back into compliance and mitigate risks moving forward
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
Qualification
Required
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, or less if remote/virtual visits required
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
Must be detail-oriented and efficient in time management
Preferred
Minimum 1 year healthcare-related work experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive travel bonus
Equity/Stock Option program
Training completion and retention bonus
Annual merit increases
401K matching
The opportunity to work from home
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, reimbursement for airline club, and TSA pre-check
Opportunity for leadership positions - Lead CRA, CRA Manager, Clinical Trial Manager, Training and Development Manager, and many more
CRA training program (PACE®)
Ongoing therapeutic training by our in-house physicians who are medical and regulatory experts
In-house administrative support for all levels of CRAs
Opportunities to work with international team of CRAs
Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
Employee health and wellness initiatives
Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
Discounted tuition for UC online programs
Company
Medpace
Medpace, Inc., a clinical research organization, provides clinical development services for pharmaceutical and biotechnology
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-08-10IPO
2014-02-24Acquired
Leadership Team
J
Jesse Geige
President
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