Project Assistant - Clinical Safety

Medpace; Stirling; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Medpace is seeking an office-based Project Assistant to join the Clinical Safety team in Stirling for a full-time role. You will support day-to-day project tasks, assist safety coordinators with case follow-up, and help manage the main mailbox and trackers, ensuring timely status reporting.

Ideal candidates have GCSEs and administrative experience, with strong English communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• GCSEs required (English, Science and Maths)
• A-levels desirable
• Administrative experience beneficial
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable
• Great attention to detail and English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day project support to the clinical safety department.
• Support safety coordinators and managers with follow-up on cases.
• Manage and maintain main mailbox and assist with triage.
• Create and maintain project-related trackers and status reports.
• Assist with case processing activities as delegated.
• Conduct quality control reviews of departmental documents.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

English communication

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Administrative experience

Medical terminology interest

Education

GCSEs required

A-levels desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our corporate activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Project Assistant to join our Clinical Safety team. This position will work on a team to accomplish tasks and projects that are instrumental to the company’s success. If you want an exciting career where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day project support to the clinical safety department.
• Support safety coordinators and managers with follow-up on cases.
• Manage and maintain main mailbox and assist with triage.
• Create and maintain project-related trackers and status reports.
• Assist with case processing activities as delegated.
• Conduct quality control reviews of departmental documents.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• A-levels - desirable, GCSEs - requirement (English, Science and Maths grade 6 - 9/A - C).
• Administrative experience is beneficial.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills are needed.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, and an interest in clinical trials/drug development - desirable.
• Applicants should have great attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

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.