Clinical Research Site Relationship Coordinator

Medpace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medpace, a leading CRO headquartered in Cincinnati, seeks a Site Relationship Coordinator to build and maintain relationships with investigative sites and support feasibility assessments within clinical monitoring. You will collaborate with Strategic Proposal Development staff to align site capabilities with study needs and timelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years in Clinical Monitoring, with the ability to travel <20% nationwide. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential to succeed in this client-focused position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years of Clinical Monitoring experience.
• Ability to travel under 20% to research sites nationwide.
• Knowledge of drug development, clinical trial management and GCP guidelines.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to collaborate with external and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain relationships with assigned sites within the country.
• Support feasibility activities, site selection, and study start-up in collaboration with Management.
• Research site landscape, KOL presence, site capabilities, and regional practices to inform recruitment and retention.
• Engage with site networks and masters CDAs, and coordinate meetings with network directors.
• Provide ongoing site support and discuss opportunities for future business.
• Develop plans for site contacts, troubleshooting, and follow-up with project teams.
• Serve as main point of contact for site performance updates and information.

Skills

Clinical Monitoring

Travel & Coordination

Communication

GCP knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Site Relationship Coordinator is a new role within the Clinical Monitoring team at Medpace that offers the opportunity to have an exciting career in the research of drug and medical device development. This position works to develop collaborative relationships with investigators and site personnel to establish new and ongoing site relationships, as well as support the Strategic Proposal Development staff with feasibility assessments in accordance with feasibility processes and deliverable timelines. For those with a clinical research background who are looking to make a difference, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site relations and excellence partner by providing oversight and building/retaining relationships of assigned sites within assigned country;
• Support Management in conducting/expediting feasibility activities (standalone, blinded, initial, ongoing), site selection/alignment with studies and/or therapeutic areas, and study start-up;
• Proactively research and understand specified site landscape/intelligence (KOL presence and knowledge, site capabilities, country standard of care and medical practices, etc.) as it relates to specific patient population, recruitment, and retention;
• Building and maintaining relationships with preferred site networks/flagship sites which includes facilitating master CDAs and holding meetings with network directors as needed;
• Provide ongoing support of sites, including identifying and discussing future new business;
• Develop effective plans for site contacts, troubleshooting, and follow-up;
• Serve as main point of contact for project teams regarding site performance issues and updates on pertinent site information; and
• May be responsible for other projects and responsibilities as assigned, including site Qualification Visits, prepping/consultation support for site audits, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of Clinical Monitoring experience;
• Ability to travel <20% to research sites nationwide is required;
• Broad knowledge of drug development, clinical trial management and operational procedures, including GCP guidelines;
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills;
• Demostrated ability to problem-solve and practice independent decision-making;
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, as well as ability to maintain relationships with both external and internal teams; and
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

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 and intramural sports

Cincinnati Headquarters Experience

• A modern corporate campus designed to support collaboration and productivity
• Multiple on-site dining options in the heart of Madison Square
• Free on-site parking
• Convenient access to on-site 24-7 fitness and wellness facilities

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.