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Clinical Research Coordinator to Home-Based CRA (Clinical Research Associate)

Medpace · San Francisco, CA · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteResearchFull-time

Medpace is seeking home-based Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) through our PACE® Training Program. This opportunity is ideal for clinical research professionals with at least one year of Clinical Research Coordinator experience.

About the Role

Through our PACE® Training Program, you will receive the training needed to become a fully resourced CRA. This role involves conducting site visits, monitoring clinical trials, and ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements.

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.
  • Verify medical record and research source documentation against case report form data, ensuring good documentation practices and communicating protocol deviations appropriately per SOPs, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Perform on-site and virtual/remote monitoring activities with a risk-based monitoring approach (including centralized data review) to identify site deviations/deficiencies and implement corrective/preventive actions.
  • Verify the investigator is enrolling only eligible subjects.
  • Review regulatory documents, 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.
  • Minimum of one year of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
  • Ability to travel 60-70% to locations nationwide; some visits may be conducted remotely.
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to monitoring sites.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Detail-oriented with efficient 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 with flexible work hours.
  • Retain airline reward miles and hotel reward points.
  • Home office furniture allowance, laptop, and mobile phone with hotspot for internet access.
  • In-house travel agents, reimbursement for airline club membership, and TSA pre-check.
  • Opportunities for leadership positions (e.g., Lead CRA, CRA Manager, Training and Development Manager).
  • CRA training program (PACE®).
  • 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.

Pay

A target salary range of $60,000 - $140,000 with potential for bonus and equity awards. Compensation is based on skills and experience.

Benefits (Full-Time Positions)

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Vacation policy, sick days, and paid holidays.
  • Work from home flexibility.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Health savings and flexible savings accounts.
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Reimbursement for travel expenses (including food and gas allowance, rental cars, and hotel accommodations).

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 clinical research excellence. 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, Medpace employs more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

  • Purpose-Driven Work: Collaborate with physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence.
  • Collaborative Culture: Contribute to an interactive team environment that encourages decision-making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
  • 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.
  • Other Employee Benefits:
    • 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.

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