Research Associate

Job Summary 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 medical and/or health/life science background who want to explore the research field and be part of a team bringing pharmaceutical and medical devices to market - this could be the right opportunity for you
Our successful Clinical Research Associates possess various backgrounds in medical and other science-related healthcare fields. Backgrounds of individuals who have succeeded in the CRA role include:
Nursing
Dietetics
Biomedical/Chemical Engineer
PhD/Post-Doc
Health and Wellness Coordinators
Clinical Research Coordinators
Research Assistants
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.
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 and ensuring good documentation practices are adhered to.
Review regulatory documents.
Accountability and inventory of medical devices and/or investigational products/drugs.
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 significant findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended actions to secure compliance.
Master's degree in a health-related field.
Willingness to travel 60-80% nationally.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
CRA certification completed as per DMC 15/11/2011.
Fluency in English and Italian.
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 a scientific and disciplined approach.
Flexible work environment.
Employee health and wellness initiatives.
Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility.