PhD Career Event: Clinical Trial Management – Medpace London

Medpace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is hosting a recruitment event for a full-time Associate Clinical Trial Manager role. This is an exceptional opportunity for recent PhD graduates looking to transition from academia to the Clinical Trials Industry. Attendees will engage in a dynamic environment, receive comprehensive training, and have the chance to accelerate their careers in clinical project management. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, maintaining project timelines, and ensuring quality control within clinical trials. Join a team dedicated to improving patient lives through innovative medical research and development.

Benefits

Hybrid work-from-home options

Competitive PTO packages

Company-sponsored employee appreciation events

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Flexible work schedule

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD in Life Sciences and strong analytical skills.
• Fluency in English and solid presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate on global study activities.
• Ensure timely delivery of tasks with high accuracy.
• Compile and maintain project-specific status reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Job description

Job Summary

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: 8th of May 2025

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: 5th of May 2025

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. Candidates 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).

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 of advantage, but not a must: Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal / Gastrointestinal, 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

• Hybrid work-from-home options (dependent upon position and level)
• Competitive PTO packages
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth

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.

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