Entry-level Clinical Research Associate

Entry-level Clinical Research Associate - Medpace

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at Medpace offers a unique opportunity for an exciting career in drug and medical device development, allowing you to make a difference in patients' lives. If you have a background in medical, health, or life sciences and are interested in research, this role could be your ideal next step. Medpace is expanding its team in Greece and seeks individuals with diverse healthcare backgrounds who have excelled in various roles such as Nurses, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Biomedical Researchers, Pharmaceutical/Device Sales Representatives, Biotech Engineers, PhD/Pharm.D candidates, Research Coordinators, and Research Nurses.

PACE – MEDPACE CRA TRAINING PROGRAM

No prior research experience is required, as Medpace provides comprehensive initial and ongoing training that is unparalleled in the CRO industry. Our PACE (Professionals Achieving CRA Excellence) Training Program is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to perform your duties effectively. Through interactive discussions, hands-on exercises, and practicums, you will develop into a high-functioning, independent Medpace CRA.

UNEXPECTED REWARDS

This role offers a dynamic journey with travel and excitement, enabling you to significantly impact healthcare through the advancement of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Additional distinctive advantages of the CRA position include:

• Being part of a mid-sized CRO where you are valued as an individual, not just a number.
• A dynamic working environment with varied daily responsibilities.
• Gaining expansive experience across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Collaborating within a team of therapeutic, medical, and regulatory experts.
• Utilizing an internally designed, proprietary Clinical Trial Management System that integrates EDC, IWRS, regulatory portal, and visit reports.
• A clearly defined CRA promotion and growth ladder with opportunities for mentoring and management advancements.
• Competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for research sites in compliance with the approved protocol.
• Communicate with medical site staff, including coordinators and clinical research physicians.
• Verify adequate investigator qualifications, training, and resources, including facilities, laboratories, equipment, and staff.
• Perform medical record and research source documentation verification against case report form data, ensuring good documentation practices and appropriate communication of protocol deviations per SOPs, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Verify that the investigator is enrolling only eligible subjects.
• Conduct regulatory document review.
• Manage medical device and/or investigational product/drug accountability and inventory.
• Verify and review adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications, and corresponding illnesses to ensure accurate data reporting in accordance with the protocol.
• Assess clinical research site patient recruitment and retention success and suggest improvements.
• Complete monitoring reports and follow-up letters, summarizing significant findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended actions to ensure compliance.
• Maintain close collaboration, interaction, and effective working relationships with international Medpace internal cross-functional teams.

Applications must be submitted in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in a Health or Life Science related field.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60-70% nationally.
• Familiarity with Microsoft® Office Suite.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing 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. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral, and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs over 5,000 people across more than 40 countries.

Why Medpace?

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today. Over the past 30+ years, our work has positively impacted countless patients and families facing hundreds of diseases. The work we do today will improve lives in the future.

Medpace Perks

• Flexible work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Competitive PTO packages.
• 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 based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility.

What To Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.

Key skills/competency

• Clinical Research Associate
• Drug Development
• Medical Device Development
• Clinical Trials
• GCP
• Protocol Compliance
• Site Monitoring
• Regulatory Requirements
• Data Verification
• Patient Recruitment