Associate Clinical Trial Manager - PhD / Post-Doc Experience - Cincinnati, OH

Medpace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive PTO packages

Competitive compensation and benefits

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Discounted tuition for UC online programs

Modern campus with an on-site fitness center

Job summary

A leading CRO for Biotech companies is seeking an Associate Clinical Trial Manager in Cincinnati, Ohio. This full-time position requires a PhD in Life Sciences and offers a supportive environment for developing your career in clinical project management. Responsibilities include communicating with a global team, ensuring timely project tasks, and overseeing regulatory filings. Medpace provides extensive training and competitive perks to help employees thrive in their roles.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a PhD in Life Sciences.
• Fluency in English with solid presentation skills is essential.
• Excellent skills in word-processing, databases, and Excel are required.
• PhD/Post-Doc experience is preferred but not required.
• Excellent computer, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project coordinators and managers on study activities.
• Compile and maintain project-specific status reports.
• Manage project timelines and coordinate meetings.
• Interact with internal teams, Sponsor, study sites, and vendors.
• Oversee internal regulatory filing system quality control.
• Manage study supplies and timelines; coordinate meetings.
• Produce quality meeting minutes.

Skills

Fluency in English

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Databases

Excel

Windows

Job description

Medpace is a leading CRO for Biotech companies and we are currently seeking candidates with PhDs and/or Post-Doctoral Research experience for a full-time, office-based Associate Clinical Trial Manager (aCTM) to join our Clinical Trial Management team. The aCTM will be a part of the Clinical Trial Management team and support Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers in performance of project management activities. Candidate 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 develop 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; and
• Coordinate project meetings and produce quality minutes.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences;
• Fluency in English with solid presentation skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic industry within an international team;
• Prior experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry not required but will be advantageous; and
• Excellent computer (word-processing, databases, Excel, Windows), organizational, and communication skills.

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.