Account Analyst

Medpace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days

Company-sponsored employee appreciation events

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Discounts on local sports games and attractions

Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Cincinnati is seeking an Account Analyst. The successful candidate will engage with clients to develop financial budgets and proposals, ensuring project success through effective communication and coordination. This role is essential for driving financial strategy in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of experience in clinical research and/or contract management/pricing.
• Strong working knowledge of financial and accounting processes.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology is desired.

Responsibilities

• Development of fee estimates for proposals and budget revisions.
• Communicates with clients to ensure expectations are met.
• Maintain and track ongoing project performance against budget.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial processes knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Job description

Job Summary

Medpace is seeking experienced finance or accounting professionals to join the Account Management department. These individuals will partner with clients and Medpace internal staff to develop project financial budgets and new business proposals. Account analysts will work directly with clients to partner in strategic budget development to meet both their needs and those of Medpace. If you are ready to make a difference, you must be able to accomplish these tasks:

Responsibilities

• Development of fee estimates for requests for proposals (RFPs), budget revisions, and contract amendments;
• Provides financial input for response to requests for information (RFIs), and ensures coordination of all information with other relevant Medpace personnel as required;
• Responsible for assuring that bid meets customer’s expectations and specific requirements;
• Have thorough knowledge of Medpace bid process;
• Review proposal text assumptions to ensure the fee estimate and proposal text assumptions are consistent;
• Communicates with Medpace customers regarding ongoing projects to ensure customer’s expectations are being met;
• Maintain and track ongoing performance of project against budget and notify internal and external clients when potential issues or changes are noted;
• Review invoices and other financial reports prior to Sponsors receipt;
• Generate and initiate processing of new contracts and monitor/report on changes in scope, milestone invoicing and/or contract modification to all ongoing contracts in coordination with other employees;
• Maintain and modify company bid preparation template and boilerplate text to meet changing client needs or specific requirements;
• May be responsible for other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business;
• 0-4 years of experience in the conduct of clinical research and/or contract management/pricing;
• Strong working knowledge of financial and accounting processes;
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and a working knowledge of drug development services desired;
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills; and
• Excellent computer skills, especially a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (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.

Cincinnati Perks

• Cincinnati Campus Overview
• Flexible work environment
• Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
• Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
• Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Discounted tuition for UC online programs

Awards

• Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer

• 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.