Entry-level Clinical Research Associate - Clinical Research Coordinator experience

Medpace; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Defined promotion and growth ladder

Comprehensive initial and ongoing training

Opportunity to work from home after gaining experience

Competitive pay

Résumé du poste

A clinical research organization in Belgium is looking for an Entry Clinical Research Associate to support drug and medical device development. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a health or life science field, along with 1+ years of clinical research experience. Excellent communication skills in English, Dutch, and French are essential. Responsibilities include conducting site visits and ensuring compliance with protocols. The organization offers comprehensive training and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in a health or life science related field.
• 1+ year of clinical research experience with direct patient‑facing responsibility as a Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Study Coordinator, or similar.
• Excellent command of English, Dutch, and French.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60‑70% nationally.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Responsabilités

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites in compliance with the approved protocol.
• Communicate with medical site staff, including coordinators and clinical research physicians.
• Verify that investigators have appropriate qualifications and resources.
• Review regulatory documents and account for medication or device accountability.
• Prepare monitoring reports summarizing findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended actions.

Connaissances

Clinical research experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluent in English, Dutch, and French

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Formation

Bachelor of Science in health or life sciences

Description du poste

The Entry Clinical Research Associate at Medpace offers a unique opportunity to develop an exciting career in the research of drug and medical device development while making a difference in the lives of those around them. This role is ideal for individuals with a background or interest in medical or life sciences who wish to join a team that brings pharmaceutical and medical devices to market.

Training Program

No research experience is required. Medpace provides comprehensive initial and ongoing training through the PACE Training Program.

• Provides a platform to effectively and confidently carry out your duties and enhance your current abilities.
• Develops CRA skills through interactive discussions and hands‑on job‑related exercises and practicums.

Benefits

• Mid‑sized CRO where you are not just a number.
• Dynamic working environment with varying day‑to‑day responsibilities.
• Expansive experience across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Collaboration with therapeutic, medical, and regulatory experts.
• Internally designed proprietary Clinical Trial Management System.
• Defined promotion and growth ladder with mentoring and management opportunities.
• Opportunity to work from home after gaining experience.
• Competitive pay.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites in compliance with the approved protocol.
• Communicate with medical site staff, including coordinators, clinical research physicians, and their site staff.
• Verify that investigators have appropriate qualifications, training, and available resources including facilities, laboratories, equipment, and staff.
• Verify medical record and source documentation against case report form data, inform site staff of entry errors, ensure good documentation practices, and communicate protocol deviations per SOPs, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Confirm investigators enroll only eligible subjects.
• Review regulatory documents.
• Account for medication or device 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 site’s recruitment and retention success and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Prepare monitoring reports and follow‑up letters, summarizing significant findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended actions to secure compliance.
• Maintain close collaboration and effective working relationships with international Medpace internal cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in a health or life science related field.
• 1+ year of clinical research experience with direct patient‑facing responsibility as a Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Study Coordinator, or similar.
• Excellent command of English, Dutch, and French.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60‑70% nationally.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.