Clinical Research Associate

Clinical Research Associate at Medpace

Medpace is seeking Clinical Research Coordinators with at least one year of experience to transition into Clinical Research Associate (CRA) roles within our growing team. Through our specialized PACE® Training Program, you will receive comprehensive training to become a fully functional CRA, with the flexibility of a home-based work arrangement. This opportunity also includes the potential to earn a generous travel bonus alongside a competitive salary.

This role is fully remote, and we are looking for candidates eager to learn and develop within a remote program.

PACE® – MEDPACE CRA TRAINING PROGRAM

Our PACE® (Professionals Achieving CRA Excellence) program is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to excel in your role as a Medpace CRA. The program provides:

• A platform to effectively and confidently carry out your duties.
• Opportunities to enhance your current abilities and develop into a high-functioning independent CRA.
• Comprehensive CRA skill development through interactive discussions, hands-on exercises, and practicums.
• Supplementation to in-house and field-based training, potentially including rotations in other clinical research departments to understand the broader drug/device development process.

UNEXPECTED REWARDS

The CRA position offers a unique blend of travel, excitement, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the advancement of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Enjoy distinctive advantages such as:

• Remote working flexibility.
• Flexible work hours across weekdays.
• Opportunity to retain airline reward miles and hotel points.
• Home office furniture allowance, laptop, and mobile phone with hotspot.
• Access to in-house travel agents.
• Comprehensive CRA training program (PACE®).
• Ongoing therapeutic training from in-house medical and regulatory experts.
• Collaboration with an international team of CRAs.
• A defined CRA promotion and growth ladder, with potential for mentoring and management roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits at research sites, ensuring compliance with protocols.
• Communicate effectively with medical site staff, including coordinators and physicians.
• Verify investigator qualifications, training, and resources, including facilities and equipment.
• Review medical records and research source documentation against case report forms, ensuring good documentation practices and reporting protocol deviations.
• Perform on-site and remote monitoring using a risk-based approach and an integrated Clinical Trial Management System to identify deviations, implement corrective actions, and mitigate risks.
• Verify that investigators are enrolling eligible subjects.
• Review regulatory documents.
• Manage and account for medical devices and/or investigational products/drugs.
• Review adverse events, serious adverse events, and concomitant medications for accurate data reporting.
• Assess clinical research site patient recruitment and retention, offering suggestions for improvement.
• Complete monitoring reports and follow-up letters, summarizing findings, deviations, and recommended actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health or science-related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Ability to travel 60-70% nationwide; some visits may be remote.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to monitoring sites.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft® Office Suite.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with efficient time management abilities.

Key skills/competency

• Clinical Research Associate
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Clinical Trial Management
• Site Monitoring
• GCP Compliance
• Regulatory Requirements
• Data Verification
• Patient Recruitment
• Adverse Event Reporting
• Protocol Compliance