Clinical Research Coordinator to Home-Based CRA (Clinical Research Associate)

Medpace; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel bonus

Equity/Stock option

Training & retention bonus

401K matching

Work from home

Flexible hours

Home office gear & connectivity

Airline/hotel rewards & TSA pre-check

Job summary

Medpace is seeking Clinical Research Coordinators to transition into Clinical Research Associates (CRA) through the PACE training program. This home-based opportunity offers travel bonuses, performance-based bonuses, and extensive benefits.

You will monitor sites, verify data integrity, and collaborate with an international team of CRAs. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s in health/science, 2+ years as a CRC, and be able to travel 60–70% nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a health or science related field.
• Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator (minimum 2 years)
• Ability to travel 60-70% to locations nationwide
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to monitoring sites
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented and efficient in time management

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites in compliance with the approved protocol
• Communication with the medical site staff including coordinators, clinical research physicians, and their site staff
• Verify adequate investigator qualifications, training and resources, including facilities, laboratories, equipment, and staff
• Medical record and research source documentation verification against case report form data, ensuring good documentation practices
• On-site and virtual/remote monitoring activities with a risk-based monitoring approach using the Clinical Trial Management System
• Verification the investigator is enrolling only eligible subjects
• Regulatory document review
• Medical device/investigational product accountability and inventory
• Review adverse events and related data for protocol compliance
• Assess site recruitment/retention performance and provide improvement suggestions
• Complete monitoring reports and follow-up letters with findings and actions

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in health/science

Job description

Job Summary

Clinical Research Coordinators wanted at Medpace! Become a CRA and join our growing team!

This is an exciting home-based opportunity for clinical research professionals with at least two years of Clinical Research Coordinator experience to fill Clinical Research Associate (CRA) openings with Medpace. Through our PACE® Training Program, you will receive the training needed to become a fully resourced CRA. You will also have the opportunity to earn a generous travel bonus, in addition to a competitive salary.

We Offer the Following:

• Competitive travel bonus
• Equity/Stock option program
• Training completion and retention bonus
• Annual merit increases
• 401K matching
• Opportunity to work from home
• Flexible work hours across days within a week
• Retain airline reward miles and hotel reward points
• Home office furniture allowance, laptop, mobile phone with hotspot for internet access anywhere
• In-house travel agents, reimbursement for airline club membership, and TSA pre-check
• Opportunity for leadership positions – Lead CRA, CRA Manager, Training and Development Manager, and many more
• CRA training program - PACE®
• Ongoing therapeutic training by our in-house physicians who are medical and regulatory experts
• In-house administrative support for all levels of CRA
• Opportunity to work with international team of CRAs

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites in compliance with the approved protocol
• Communication with the medical site staff including coordinators, clinical research physicians, and their site staff
• Verify 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
• On-site and virtual/remote monitoring activities with a risk-based monitoring approach (including centralized data review) through our integrated Clinical Trial Management System to identify site deviations/deficiencies and corrective/preventive actions to bring a site back into compliance and mitigate risks moving forward
• Verification 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
• Assess 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 in a health or science related field
• Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator (minimum 2 years)
• Ability to travel 60-70% to locations nationwide is required;some visits may be conducted remotely
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to monitoring sites
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented and efficient in time management

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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.