Entry-level Clinical Research Associate

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Associate - L'attaché(e) derecherche clinique 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 amedical and/or health/life science background who want to explore the research field, travel in France, and be part of a team bringing pharmaceutical and medical devices to market - this could be the right opportunity for you

Our successful Clinical Research Associates possess various backgrounds in medical and other science-related healthcare fields. Backgrounds of individuals who have succeeded in the CRA role include:

• Nurses
• Dieticians
• Pharmacists
• Biomedical researchers
• Pharmaceutical/Device Sales Representatives
• Biotech Engineers
• PhD/Pharm.D candidates
• ResearchCoordinators
• Research Nurses

MEDPACE CRA TRAINING PROGRAM PACE® (Professionals Achieving CRA Excellence).

No research experience is needed as Medpace provides comprehensive initial and ongoing training, unmatched by other CROs. Through our PACE®Training Program, you will join otherProfessionals Achieving CRA Excellence:

• PACE® provides the platform to effectively and confidently carry out your duties, enhance your current abilities and ultimately help you become a high-functioning independent Medpace CRA.
• PACE® will prepare you by developing your CRA skills through interactive discussions and hands on job-related exercises and practicums.
• To supplement your in-house and field-based training you may also participate in other clinical research departmental core rotations, learning other aspects of the drug/device development and approval process.

WHY BECOME A CRA

This role takes you on a journey through travel and excitement which will allow you to make a difference on a large scale through the enhancement of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The CRA position provides many other distinctive advantages including:

• 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 unmatched by other CROs (see below).

UNEXPECTED REWARDS

• Mid-sized CRO where you are not just a number
• Dynamic working environment, with varying responsibilities day-to day
• Expansive experience in multiple therapeutic areas
• Work within a team of therapeutic, medical and regulatory experts
• Internally designed propriety Clinical Trial Management System – one stop shop for EDC, IWRS, regulatory portal, visits reports, and more
• Defined CRA promotion and growth ladder with potential for mentoring and management advancements
• Opportunity to work from home once job experience is gained
• Competitive pay.

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 eve