PhD & Postdoctoral Virtual Career Event: Associate Clinical Trial Manager - Cardio, Renal, GI, Metabolic - September 10

Medpace is hosting a Virtual Recruitment Event for candidates with a PhD in Life Science areas, particularly those working within Cardiovascular, Nephrology/Renal, Gastrointestinal (GI), Endocrine, and Metabolic research. This event is ideal for individuals seeking to transition from academia to the Clinical Trials Industry.

Event Details:
Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams link shared with selected candidates)
Date: September 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM Eastern Time

About the Role

Medpace is seeking candidates with PhDs and/or Post-Doctoral Research experience for a full-time, office-based Associate Clinical Trial Manager (aCTM) role. The aCTM will collaborate closely with Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers to perform clinical trial management activities. This role is ideal for recent PhD graduates looking to apply their analytical and academic skills in clinical project administration and management within an international environment.

Candidates should expect an intensive training period and demonstrate the desire and aptitude for an accelerated career path into Clinical Trial Management (CTM).

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate on global study activities, working closely with the project coordinator and clinical trial manager.
• Ensure timely delivery of recurrent tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Compile and maintain project-specific status reports within the clinical trial management system.
• Interact with the internal project team, Sponsor, study sites, and third-party vendors.
• Provide oversight and quality control of the internal regulatory filing system.
• Provide oversight and management of study supplies.
• Create and maintain project timelines.
• Coordinate project meetings and produce quality minutes.

Requirements

• PhD in a Life Sciences area is required; upcoming PhD graduates or Postdocs are welcome to apply.
• Background in one of the following therapeutic focus areas: Cardiovascular, Renal/Nephrology, GI/Gastrointestinal/Gastroenterology, Endocrine, or Metabolic.
• Fluency in English with solid presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.

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 over 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. 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.

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 and intramural sports.

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.