Associate Clinical Trial Manager (PhD) - Cardiovascular

Medpace; Stirling; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Medpace is seeking a full-time Associate Clinical Trial Manager to join their Clinical Trial Management team in Stirling, Scotland. The role is ideal for recent PhD graduates in Life Sciences, offering foundational training and an entry into the pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities include collaborating with global study teams, ensuring task accuracy, and maintaining project timelines. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with fluency in English mandatory. This is a fantastic opportunity for career development in clinical trial management.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences required.
• Fluency in English with solid presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic industry.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate on global study activities.
• Ensure timely delivery of recurrent tasks.
• Compile and maintain project-specific status reports.
• Interact with internal project team and third-party vendors.
• Provide oversight of internal regulatory filing system.
• Create and maintain project timelines.
• Coordinate project meetings and produce quality minutes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

Medpace is currently seeking candidates with Cardiovascular related PhDs and/or Post-Doctoral Research experience for a full‑time, office‑based Associate Clinical Trial Manager (aCTM) to join our Scotland, Stirling Clinical Trial Management team. The aCTM will be part of the Clinical Trial Management team working with Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers in performance of clinical trial management activities. Candidate must have a desire to transfer and apply analytical and academic skills in clinical project administration and management.

A fantastic opportunity for recent PhD graduates to enter the industry, receive solid foundational training, work in an international environment, and develop their career in the research and development of cutting‑edge therapeutics. Candidates should expect to have an intensive training period and show 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 consistently 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 our internal regulatory filing system
• Provide oversight and management of study supplies
• Create and maintain project timelines
• Coordinate project meetings and produce quality minutes

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences
• Fluency in English with solid presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced dynamic industry within an international team
• Prior experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry not required but will be advantageous