Clinical Research Associate (Biomedical Engineering Candidates)

About the Role

Join our Clinical Research Associate (CRA) team in Dallas, TX! This office-based position is ideal for individuals with a Biomedical Engineering background looking to transition into clinical research. As a CRA, you will travel across the U.S., contribute to bringing pharmaceuticals and medical devices to market, and participate in Medpace’s renowned CRA Training Program (PACE®). No prior research experience is required—comprehensive training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites in compliance with approved protocols.
• Communicate with medical site staff, including coordinators, clinical research physicians, and site personnel.
• Verify investigator qualifications, training, resources (facilities, laboratories, equipment, and staff), and adherence to protocols.
• Perform medical record and research source documentation verification against case report form data, ensuring good documentation practices and addressing protocol deviations per SOPs, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct on-site and virtual/remote monitoring using a risk-based approach, including centralized data review via our Clinical Trial Management System to identify and mitigate site deviations/deficiencies.
• Verify eligibility of enrolled subjects and review regulatory documents.
• Perform medical device and/or investigational product/drug accountability and inventory.
• Review adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications, and corresponding illnesses to ensure accurate data reporting per protocol.
• Assess patient recruitment and retention success at clinical research sites and provide improvement suggestions.
• Complete monitoring reports and follow-up letters, summarizing significant findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a health or science-related field; Biomedical Engineering preferred.
• Ability to travel 60-70% to locations nationwide; a valid driver’s license and ability to drive to monitoring sites are required.
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare-related work experience preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, presentation, and time management skills; detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Competitive travel bonus and equity/stock option program.
• Training completion and retention bonus, with annual merit increases.
• 401K matching and flexible work hours (including occasional work-from-home opportunities after training).
• Home office furniture allowance, company-provided laptop, and mobile phone with hotspot for internet access.
• In-house travel agents, reimbursement for airline club memberships, and TSA PreCheck.
• Opportunities for leadership roles (e.g., Lead CRA, CRA Manager, Training and Development Manager).
• Ongoing therapeutic training by in-house physicians and medical/regulatory experts.
• In-house administrative support and collaboration with an international team of CRAs.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits.
• Company-sponsored social events and intramural sports.

About Medpace

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) specializing in Phase I-IV clinical development for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ over 6,500 professionals across 40+ countries, with expertise in major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral/infective diseases. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence.

Work Culture

• Purpose-Driven Work: Collaborate with physicians, scientists, and industry experts to advance medical therapeutics and improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborative Culture: Engage in an interactive team environment that encourages decision-making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
• Leadership Accessibility: Work with approachable and accessible leadership across the organization.
• Growth & Development: Benefit from defined career paths, clear advancement opportunities, and industry-leading onboarding/training programs (e.g., PACE®).
• Modern Headquarters: Enjoy a collaborative campus in Cincinnati with on-site dining, free parking, 24/7 fitness/wellness facilities, and convenient amenities.