Clinical Research Associate (Biomedical Engineering Candidates)

About the role

Join our Clinical Research Associate (CRA) team in Cincinnati, Ohio! This position is ideal for individuals with a Biomedical Engineering background looking to explore the clinical research field, travel across the US, and contribute to bringing pharmaceuticals and medical devices to market. The role is office-based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

No prior research experience is needed—Medpace provides comprehensive initial and ongoing training through the PACE® (Professionals Achieving CRA Excellence) Training Program, unmatched by other CROs. This program includes:

• A platform to effectively and confidently carry out CRA duties, ultimately becoming a high-functioning, independent Medpace CRA
• Interactive discussions with hands-on exercises and practicums
• Core departmental rotations to learn various aspects of the drug/device development and approval process

Why become a CRA?

• Exciting travel opportunities
• Make a difference through the development of medical drugs and devices
• Dynamic working environment with varying day-to-day responsibilities
• Exposure to multiple therapeutic areas
• Defined CRA promotion and growth ladder

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites in compliance with the approved protocol
• Communicate with 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
• Perform medical record and research source documentation verification against case report form data, including informing site staff of entry errors, ensuring good documentation practices, and communicating protocol deviations appropriately per SOPs, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Conduct 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 implement corrective/preventive actions
• Verify the investigator is enrolling only eligible subjects
• Review regulatory documents
• Perform medical device and/or investigational product/drug accountability and inventory
• Verify and review 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 offer suggestions for improvement
• Complete monitoring reports and follow-up letters, summarizing significant findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended actions to secure compliance

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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 more
• Ongoing therapeutic training by in-house physicians who are medical and regulatory experts
• In-house administrative support for all levels of CRA
• Opportunity to work with an international team of CRAs
• Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
• Office-based culture with occasional work-from-home flexibility for eligible positions after training
• Company-sponsored social events and intramural sports

About Medpace

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 the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across major therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence.
• Collaborative Culture: Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision-making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust. Leadership is accessible and approachable.
• Continuous Growth & Development:
  • Office-based environment with on-site mentors
  • Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
  • Industry-renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
  • Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
  • An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly

Cincinnati Headquarters Experience

• A 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