Entry Level - Clinical Research Associate

Medpace; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in London is seeking a Clinical Research Associate. This role involves site monitoring and compliance with protocols while offering exciting career growth and travel opportunities across the UK. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in health or life sciences and excellent communication skills. Enjoy a flexible work environment and competitive compensation with benefits at this reputable firm.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Structured career paths for professional growth

Company-sponsored employee appreciation events

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences preferred.
• Willing to travel approximately 60-80% nationally.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites.
• Communicate with site staff including coordinators and clinical research physicians.
• Verify adequate investigator qualifications and resources.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or life science related field

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Research Associate at Medpace offers an exciting career in the research of drug and medical device development while making a difference in the lives of patients. For those with medical and/or health/life science interest and background who want to explore the research field, travel the UK, and be part of a team bringing pharmaceutical and medical devices to market, this could be the right opportunity. Please note that to take full advantage of the training on offer, you must be within commuting distance of our Medpace central London office as this role is initially fully office based.

Our successful Clinical Research Associates possess varied backgrounds in medical and other science-related healthcare fields. Individuals who have succeeded in the CRA role include:

• Nurses
• Dietitians
• Pharmacy Technicians
• Pharmaceutical/Device Sales Representatives
• Biotech Engineers
• PhD/Pharm.D candidates
• Health and Wellness Coordinators
• Site Coordinators, Clinical Research Coordinators
• Research Assistants

PACE – MEDPACE CRA TRAINING PROGRAM

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 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 role involves travel and excitement and offers the opportunity to make a difference on a large scale through the enhancement of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The CRA position provides additional advantages including:

• Dynamic working environment with varying day-to-day responsibilities
• 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 bonus program

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites in compliance with the approved protocol
• Communicate with site staff including coordinators, clinical research physicians, and their site staff
• Verify adequate investigator qualifications, training and resources, including facilities, laboratories, equipment, and staff
• Verify medical record and research source documentation against case report data; inform site staff of entry errors, ensure good documentation practices, and communicate protocol deviations per SOPs, GCP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Verify that the investigator is enrolling only eligible subjects
• Regulatory document review
• Medical device and/or investigational product/drug accountability and inventory
• Verify and review adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications and illnesses to confirm accurate data reporting per the protocol
• Assess the site’s patient recruitment and retention success and offer improvement suggestions
• Complete monitoring reports and follow-up letters with summaries of significant findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended actions to secure compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; health or life science related field preferred
• Willing to travel approximately 60-80% nationally
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and presentation skills are a plus
• Must hold a valid driver’s licence
• Willing to be fully office based during the core training program

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 a scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs more than 5,000 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 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.