Experienced Clinical Research Associate

Medpace; Navi Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Structured career paths

Job summary

Medpace in Navi Mumbai is hiring a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to conduct research site visits, ensuring compliance with protocol and regulations. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 4 years of CRA experience, with a willingness to travel 60-80% nationally.

The position offers a dynamic working environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate.
• Willing to travel approximately 60-80% nationally.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites.
• Communicate with medical site staff including coordinators and physicians.
• Verify investigator qualifications and resources.
• Ensure compliance with documentation practices and protocols.
• Review of regulatory documents and adverse events.
• Complete monitoring reports with significant findings.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Clinical research understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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. 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.

Rewards

• 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

Home‑based option available for CRA for more than 1 year of monitoring experience.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 to 4 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate;
• Willing to travel approximately 60‑80% nationally;
• Familiarity with Microsoft® Office; and
• Strong communication and presentation skills a plus.

Benefits

• 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