PhD Career Event: Clinical Trial Management – Medpace London

Medpace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Central London seeks an Associate Clinical Trial Manager to support global clinical operations. The role requires a PhD in Life Sciences and involves collaborating with project teams, managing clinical trial activities, and ensuring effective project timelines. Candidates will receive comprehensive training and growth opportunities within the industry. Flexible work environment and competitive compensation are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences is mandatory.
• Background in key therapeutic areas is advantageous, but not necessary.
• Fluent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate on global study activities.
• Ensure timely delivery of tasks with accuracy.
• Compile project-specific status reports.
• Interact with internal project teams and external stakeholders.
• Oversee internal regulatory filing systems.
• Manage study supplies and project timelines.
• Coordinate project meetings and document minutes.

Skills

PhD in Life Sciences

Fluency in English

Solid presentation skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic industry

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

Medpace is delighted to host a Recruitment Event tailored to candidates studying or holding a PhD in Life Science. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for individuals seeking to make a switch from academia to the Clinical Trials Industry!

LOCATION: Central London

DATE: Thursday 15th January

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: Monday 12th January

Associate Clinical Trial Manager

At this event, Medpace is seeking to meet candidates with PhDs and/or Post‑Doctoral Research experience for a full‑time, office‑based Associate Clinical Trial Manager (aCTM) role to join our global Clinical Operations team. The aCTM will be working closely 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for recent PhD graduates to enter the industry, receive solid foundational training, work in an international environment, and accelerate 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).

What to Expect Next

A member of our recruitment team will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted for an RSVP.

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
• A background in one of our key therapeutic focus areas is an advantage, but not a must: Oncology, Cardiovascular, Endocrine/Metabolic, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiopharmaceuticals
• Fluency in English with solid presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced dynamic industry within an international team

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organisation (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 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 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