Entry Level - Clinical Research Associate

Job description

Entry Level - Clinical Research AssociateJoin to apply for the Entry Level - Clinical Research Associate role at Medpace

The Clinical Research Associate at Medpace offers an exciting career in drug and medical device development, while making a difference in the lives of others. For those with a medical and/or life science background who wish to explore research, travel the UK, and help bring pharmaceutical and medical devices to market – this could be the right opportunity.

Please note that to take full advantage of the training on offer, you must be within commuting distance of our Medpace central London office as this role is initially fully office based.

Our successful Clinical Research Associates come from varied backgrounds:

Nurses

Dieticians

Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmaceutical/Device Sales Representatives

Biotech Engineers

PhD/Pharm.D candidates

Health and Wellness Coordinators

Site Coordinators, Clinical Research Coordinators

Research Assistants

PACE – MEDPACE CRA TRAINING PROGRAMThrough our PACE Training Program, you will join other professionals achieving CRA excellence:

Provides the platform to effectively and confidently carry out your duties, enhance your current abilities, and help you become a high‐functioning independent Medpace CRA.

Prepares you by developing CRA skills through interactive discussions, hands‐on job‐related exercises, and practicums.

Offers core rotations in other clinical research departments to learn aspects of the drug/device development and approval process.

Unexpected RewardsThis role takes you on a journey through travel and excitement, allowing you to make a difference at a large scale. Advantages include:

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 advancement

Competitive pay and bonus program

Responsibilities

Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites in compliance with the approved protocol.

Communicate with the medical site staff, including coordinators, clinical research physicians, and their 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; inform site staff of entry errors, ensure good documentation practices, and communicate protocol deviations appropriately per SOPs, GCP and regulatory requirements.

Verify that the investigator is enrolling only eligible subjects.

Review regulatory documents.

Ensure medical device and/or investigational product/drug accountability and inventory.

Review adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications, and corresponding illnesses to confirm accurate data reporting per protocol.

Assess the clinical research site's patient recruitment and retention success and offer suggestions for improvement.

Complete monitoring reports and follow‐up letters, summarizing significant findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended actions to secure compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor's degree; health or life science related field preferred.

Willingness to travel approximately 60‐80% nationally.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Strong communication and presentation skills a plus.

Valid driver's licence.

Willingness to be fully office based during the core training program.

Medpace OverviewMedpace is a full‐service clinical contract research organization (CRO) offering 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 with a scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti‐viral, and anti‐infective areas. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ 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 facing hundreds of diseases. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Medpace Perks

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Competitive PTO package

Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth

Company‐sponsored employee appreciation events

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards

Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine for expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility.

What To Expect NextA Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, will contact you with details for the next steps.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English