Clinical Research Associate Entry

Medpace, Inc.; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth

Company-sponsored employee appreciation events

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Job summary

Medpace, Inc. is seeking Clinical Research Associates to join their team in Navi Mumbai, India. This role involves conducting visits for research sites, ensuring compliance with protocols, and communicating with site staff. No prior research experience is needed as comprehensive training is provided.

Ideal candidates possess a bachelor's degree in health or life sciences and have strong communication skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for travel and significant professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a health or life science field.
• Clinical Research Coordinator experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60-80% nationally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites.
• Ensure compliance with the approved protocol and GCP.
• Communication with medical site staff.
• Verification of investigator qualifications and resources.
• Review of regulatory documents.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health or life sciences

Job description

Job Summary

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
• Dieticians
• Pharmacy Technicians
• Pharmaceutical/Device Sales Representatives
• Biotech Engineers
• PhD/Pharm.D candidates
• Health and Wellness Coordinators
• Research Assistants.

PACE – MEDPACE CRA Training Program

No research experience is needed as Medpace provides comprehensive initial and ongoing training, unmatched by other CROs. 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 ultimately 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 takes you on a journey through travel and excitement which will allow you to make a difference on a large scale through the enhancement of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The CRA position provides many other distinctive advantages including:

• Dynamic working environment, with varying responsibilities day‑to‑day
• 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 opportunity for significant travel bonus

Responsibilities

As a CRA Entry, you will specifically be responsible for the following:

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites in compliance with the approved protocol;
• Communication with the medical site staff including coordinators, clinical research physicians and their site staff;
• Verifying adequate investigator qualifications, training and resources, including facilities, laboratories, equipment, and staff;
• Medical record and research source documentation verification against case report form data, including informing the site staff of any entry errors, ensuring good documentation practices are being adhered to and communicating protocol deviations appropriately per SOPs, GCP and applicable regulatory requirements;
• Verification that the investigator is enrolling only eligible subjects;
• Regulatory document review;
• Medical device and/or investigational product/drug accountability and inventory;
• Verification and review of adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications and corresponding illnesses to confirm accurate data reporting in accordance with the protocol;
• Assessing the clinical research site’s patient recruitment and retention success and offering suggestions for improvement;
• Completion of monitoring reports and follow‑up letters, which includes providing summaries of the significant findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended actions to secure compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; Health or life science related field preferred;
• Candidate with Clinical Research Coordinator experience is an advantage:
• Willing to travel approximately 60-80% nationally;
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; and
• Strong communication and presentation skills a plus.

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