Junior Clinical Research Associate

Medpace, Inc.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 29.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site mentors

Career development

Training programs

WFH after training

Social events

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Medpace is seeking a Clinical Research Associate trainee as part of the PACE – MEDPACE CRA TRAINING PROGRAM. No clinical experience is needed; Medpace provides comprehensive initial and ongoing training to develop CRA skills and prepare you for independent site monitoring.

Successful candidates will join a team of health and life science professionals, travel frequently (60–80%), and advance through a defined career ladder with mentoring, ongoing training, and opportunities across therapeutic

Formación

• University degree in health or life sciences.
• Approximately 60-80% travel.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and computer literacy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management.
• Excellent English and Spanish language skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits per protocol.
• Communicate with site staff including coordinators and physicians.
• Verify investigator qualifications, training, facilities and staff.
• Verify data accuracy and ensure good documentation practices.
• Ensure eligible subject enrollment.
• Regulatory document review.
• Device/investigational product accountability.
• Review adverse events and SAEs for accurate reporting.
• Assess recruitment and retention at sites; provide improvement ideas.
• Complete monitoring reports and follow-up letters.

Conocimientos

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

Health science degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

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 background who want to explore the research field,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

No clinical experience is needed as 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

As a CRA, you will specifically be responsible for the following:

• Conduction of 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;
• Medical device and/or 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; and
• 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

• Must have a minimum of a university degree in a health or life science related field;
• Approximately 60-80%travel;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft® Office and general computer literacy;
• Outstanding communication and Presentation skills;
• Must be detail-oriented and efficient in time management; and
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase l-lV 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 the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Purpose-Driven Work

• Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

Collaborative Culture

• Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
• Leadership throughout Medpace is both 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

Other Employee Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
• Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
• Company-sponsored social events

Please note benefits may vary based on country.

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.