(Associate) Director, Study Start-Up

Medpace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

On-site London office

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Medpace is seeking a key manager to lead the Study Start-Up group in Europe from our London office. You will drive strategic development, manage the team, and continuously improve processes within a global CRO environment.

You will guide Regulatory Submissions and support new business development, while fostering strong client relationships and leadership across the UK team. You will oversee timelines, ensure adherence to SOPs, and contribute to the growth of a high-performing Study Start-Up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• +10 years of Study Start-Up leadership experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical company.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, documentation, leadership, team-orientation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer focus with ability to manage challenging priorities and remain flexible and adaptive in stressful situations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience managing and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to growth and strategic development of a large, global Study Start-Up team.
• Develop and identify continuous improvement opportunities of internal processes.
• Oversee Study Start-Up/Regulatory Submission activities and timelines in line with SOPs and study protocols.
• Provide input on new business development opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients; support the local UK team development.

Skills

Leadership

Presentation

Negotiation

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

We are seeking a key manager to support the Medpace Study Start-up group in Europe while being office-based in London. This position will be an integral part of the Medpace clinical operations management team. This role will be responsible for the strategic development of the group, management of the team, and continuous improvement of processes. As a leader of the Study Start-up team you will be responsible for providing input on new business development opportunities and developing and maintaining relationships with clients. You will also be responsible for providing guidance and expertise to the Regulatory Submissions team in terms of competent authority and IRB/EC/REB submissions, as needed. Additional / alternative expertise in other facets of Study Start-up are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Contribute directly to the growth and strategic development of a large, global Study Start-Up team;
• Develop and identify continuous improvement opportunities of internal processes;
• Oversee Study Start-Up/Regulatory Submission activities and timelines to ensure they are in accordance with Medpace standard operating procedures and study protocols;
• Provide input on new business development opportunities;
• Develop and maintain relationship with clients; and
• Support the local UK team development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field - an advanced degreed is preferred;
• +10 years of Study Start-Up leadership experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical company;
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, documentation, leadership, team-orientation, and interpersonal skills;
• Strong customer focus with ability to manage challenging priorities and remain flexible and adaptive in stressful situations;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; and
• Experience managing and developing a team.

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.