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

Medpace; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Clinical Research Coordinators to transition into Clinical Research Associates. This exciting opportunity offers comprehensive training through a dedicated program, enabling you to work from home while earning a competitive salary and travel bonuses. Join a dynamic team that values your growth and offers flexible work hours, a supportive environment, and numerous perks, including stock options and professional development opportunities. If you have a passion for clinical research and a desire to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive travel bonus

Equity/Stock Option program

Training completion and retention bonus

Annual merit increases

401K matching

Flexible work hours

Home office furniture allowance

In-house travel agents

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Competitive PTO packages

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Clinical Research Coordinator experience required.
• Detail-oriented and efficient in time management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites.
• Verify investigator qualifications, training, and resources.
• Complete monitoring reports and follow-up letters.

Skills

Clinical Research Coordination

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or science related field

Job description

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

Job Locations

United States-CA-San Francisco

Category

Clinical Research Associate

Job Summary

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

This is an exciting opportunity for clinical research professionals with at least one year of Clinical Research Coordinator experience to fill Clinical Research Associate (CRA) openings with Medpace. Through our PACETraining Program, you will receive the training needed to become a fully functional CRA with the opportunity to work home-based. 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;
• The 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, and TSA pre-check;
• Opportunity for leadership positions - Lead CRA, CRA Manager, Clinical Trial 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 CRAs; and
• Opportunities 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 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;
• Assess the clinical research site's patient recruitment and retention success and offering suggestions for improvement; and
• 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

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a health or science related field;
• Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator (minimum 1 year);
• Ability to travel 60-70% to locations nationwide is required; some visits may be conducted remotely;
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and the ability to drive to monitoring sites;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Strong communication and presentation skills; and
• Must be detail-oriented and efficient in time management.

Compensation

A target salary range of $70,000 - $160,000. Your compensation will be based on your skills and experience. Medpace offers the following benefits for eligible positions: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation policy, sick days, paid holidays, work from home flexibility, short-term disability, long-term disability, health savings and flexible savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, and pet insurance. For more details, please discuss with your recruiter.

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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.

Medpace Perks

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive PTO packages - starting at 20+ days
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Discounts for local businesses

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.

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