Clinical Research Associate (Physical Therapist Candidates)

About the role

The Clinical Research Associate position at Medpace offers the unique opportunity to have an exciting career in the research of drug and medical device development while making a difference in the lives of those around them. For those with a physical therapy/kinesiology background who want to explore the research field, travel the US, and be part of a team bringing pharmaceutical and medical devices to market - this could be the right opportunity for you!

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
• Verification that 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

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a health or science related field; degree in Physical Therapy or Kinesiology preferred
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to monitoring sites
• Minimum 1 year healthcare-related work experience preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft® Office
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Must be detail-oriented and efficient in time management

Benefits

• Dynamic working environment, with varying responsibilities day-to-day
• Expansive experience in multiple therapeutic areas
• Work within a team of therapeutic and regulatory experts
• Defined CRA promotion and growth ladder with potential for mentoring and management advancements
• Competitive pay and many additional perks unmached by other CROs

Pay

Competitive travel bonus

Equity/Stock Option program

Training completion and retention bonus

Annual merit increases

401K matching

The 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, and TSA pre-check

Opportunity for leadership positions – Lead CRA, CRA Manager, Training and Development Manager, and many more

CRA Training program

Ongoing therapeutic training by our in-house physicians who are medical and regulatory experts

In-house administrative support for all levels of CRAs

Opportunities to work with international team of CRAs

Schedule

Office based in Cincinnati-OH, Dallas-TX, or Denver-CO

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide 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 its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

What to Expect Next

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