Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Medpace; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Structured career paths for growth

Job summary

Medpace, Inc. is seeking Clinical Research Associates in São Paulo, Brazil, to join their expanding team. This role offers an exciting career in drug and medical device research, with competitive pay and travel bonuses.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-5 years of clinical monitoring experience. You will work within a dynamic environment, gaining diverse experience in therapeutic areas and enjoying structured career paths for growth.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in clinical monitoring or CRC is preferred.
• Proven experience in preparing ISF and reconciling TMF documentation.
• Excellent communication skills in Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits.
• Communicate with medical site staff.
• Verify investigator qualifications and resources.
• Ensure compliance with protocol and regulations.
• Review regulatory documents and monitor adverse events.

Skills

Clinical monitoring

Clinical patient management

Bilingual in Portuguese and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or science-related field

Job description

Job Summary

Our activities in Latin America are expanding and Medpace is seeking to add CRAs to our growing team in Brazil! The Clinical Research Associate at Medpace is offering the unique opportunity to have an exciting career in the research of drug and medical device development. For those withmedical and/or health/life science interest and backgroundwho want to explore the research field,travel throughout Brazil, 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 varied backgrounds in medical and other science-related healthcare fields.

PACE – MEDPACE CRA TRAINING PROGRAM

Medpace provides comprehensive initial and ongoing training, unmatched by other CROs. Through our PACE Training Program, you will join other Professionals 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.

UNEXPECTED REWARDS

This rolewill 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 opportunity for significant travel bonus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites in compliance with the approved protocol;
• Communication with the medical site staff including coordinators, clinical research physicians and their site staff;
• Verifying 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;
• 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;
• Assessing 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

***We kindly ask that you submit your application in English***

• Bachelor's degree in a health or science related field is required;
• 2-5 years of experience in clinical monitoring or CRC experience preferred;
• Proven track record of demonstrating experience in clinical patient management, protocol, CRF, preparing of ISF and reconciling TMF documentation; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Portuguese and English

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.

The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Medpace Perks

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Competitive PTO packages
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards

• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next

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