Clinical Research Associate (Pharm D Candidates)
About The Position
The Clinical Research Associate position offers an exciting career within clinical research! For those with Pharm D backgrounds wanting to explore the research field, travel the US, and be part of a team bringing pharmaceutical and medical devices to market - this is the right opportunity for you! This position is office based in Cincinnati, OH. Medpace CRA Training Program (PACE®) No prior research experience is needed, as Medpace provides comprehensive initial and ongoing training, unmatched by other CROs. The PACE® (Professionals Achieving CRA Excellence) Training Program includes a platform to effectively and confidently carry out CRA duties to ultimately become a high-functioning, independent, Medpace CRA, interactive discussions with hands-on exercises and practicums, and core departmental rotations to learn various aspects of the drug/device development and approval process.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a health or science related field; Pharm D degree preferred
- Ability to travel 60-70% to locations nationwide is required
- A valid driver’s license
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Detail-oriented and efficient in time management
Responsibilities
- Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites in compliance with the approved protocol
- Communication 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
- Medical record and research source documentation verification against case report form data, including informing the site staff of any entry errors, ensuring good documentation practices are being adhered to and communicating protocol deviations appropriately per SOPs, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements
- On-site and virtual/remote monitoring activities with a risk-based monitoring approach (including centralized data review) through our integrated Clinical Trial Management System to identify site deviations/deficiencies and corrective/preventive actions to bring a site back into compliance and mitigate risks moving forward
- Verification the investigator is enrolling only eligible subjects
- Regulatory document review
- Medical device and/or investigational product/drug accountability and inventory
- Verification and review of 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 offering suggestions for improvement
- Completion of monitoring reports and follow-up letters, which includes providing summaries of the significant findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended actions to secure compliance
Benefits
- CRA training program - PACE®
- Competitive travel bonus
- Equity/Stock option program
- Training completion and retention bonus
- Annual merit increases
- 401K matching
- Opportunity to work from home
- Flexible work hours across days within a week
- Retain airline reward miles and hotel reward points
- Home office furniture allowance, laptop, mobile phone with hotspot for internet access anywhere
- In-house travel agents, reimbursement for airline club membership, and TSA pre-check
- Opportunity for leadership positions – Lead CRA, CRA Manager, Training and Development Manager, and many more
- Ongoing therapeutic training by our in-house physicians who are medical and regulatory experts
- In-house administrative support for all levels of CRA
- Opportunity to work with international team of CRAs
- Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
- Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
- Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
- Company-sponsored social events and intramural sports
- Modern corporate campus designed to support collaboration and productivity
- Multiple on-site dining options in the heart of Madison Square
- Free on-site parking
- Convenient access to on-site 24-7 fitness and wellness facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
