Clinical Research Associate (PhD Candidates)

Position Overview

Join our CRA Team in Cincinnati, Ohio! The Clinical Research Associate position at Medpace offers a unique opportunity to pursue an exciting career in drug and medical device research, making a real difference in the lives of patients. Ideal for candidates with PhD/Life Science backgrounds looking to explore the research field, travel nationwide, and advance within a dynamic organization.

Medpace provides comprehensive training through its PACE Training Program, equipping you with hands-on experience, interactive discussions, and departmental rotations to build your CRA expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites in compliance with the approved protocol.
• Communicate with medical site staff, including coordinators and clinical research physicians.
• Verify investigator qualifications, training, resources, facilities, and equipment.
• Review medical records and research source documentation against case report forms, ensuring adherence to SOPs, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform on-site and virtual monitoring using a risk-based approach and integrated Clinical Trial Management System to identify deviations and ensure compliance.
• Confirm that investigators enroll only eligible subjects and review regulatory documents.
• Manage medical device/investigational product accountability and inventory.
• Evaluate and verify adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications, and other reported data for protocol accuracy.
• Assess patient recruitment and retention success at clinical sites and offer improvement suggestions.
• Prepare monitoring reports and follow-up letters summarizing significant findings and recommended corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a health or life science-related field.
• Ability to travel 60-70% nationwide (or less for remote/virtual visits).
• Valid driver's license with the ability to drive to monitoring sites.
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare-related work experience is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with efficient time management abilities.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive travel bonus
• Equity/Stock Option program
• Training completion and retention bonus
• Annual merit increases
• 401K matching
• Opportunity to work from home and flexible work hours
• Retain airline reward miles and hotel reward points
• Home office furniture allowance, laptop, and mobile phone with hotspot
• In-house travel agents and reimbursement for airline club/TSA pre-check
• Opportunities for leadership roles (Lead CRA, CRA Manager, Clinical Trial Manager, etc.)
• CRA training program (PACE) and ongoing therapeutic training by in-house physicians
• In-house administrative support and collaboration with an international team of CRAs
• Flexible work environment with Competitive PTO packages starting at 20+ days
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events and health/wellness initiatives
• Community engagement and discounts on local sports, fitness, and attractions
• Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center and structured career paths
• Discounted tuition for UC online programs