Director, Clinical Trial Management - Cardiovascular

Medpace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

On-site dining

Free parking

On-site fitness

Job summary

Medpace, a leading CRO, seeks office-based Directors for the Clinical Trial Management Group in Cincinnati, OH or Denver, CO within the Cardiovascular team. Competitive salary/bonus and equity grants offered. Role focuses on operational leadership, sponsor communication, and cross-functional program delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in CRO clinical trial management, Phases 1–4 experience, and a proven track record in leadership and bid defense with site and vendor oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field is required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years as a project/clinical trial manager within a CRO; Phases 1-4 experience.
• Bid defense experience and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the project per contract and ICH/GCP; ensure compliance and regulations.
• Serve as primary sponsor contact for operational issues and study deliverables.
• Maintain knowledge of protocol, therapeutic area, and indication.
• Provide cross-functional oversight of internal project team members and training.
• Review and input for study protocol, edit check specs, data analysis plan, and final study report.
• Develop operational project plans and manage risk assessment and execution.
• Manage study vendors and site quality/monitoring deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Clinical trials

CRO experience

Bid defense

Education

Bachelor's in health-related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Medpace is the leading CRO for Biotech companies and is seeking to add office based Directors to our Clinical Trial Management Group in Cincinnati, OH or Denver, CO within our Cardiovascular team. We offer a very competitive salary/bonus program, plus equity grants which have become very lucrative for our associates.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide accountability for day-to-day operations of the project, as defined by the contract and according to ICH/GCP and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Serve as primary Sponsor contact for operational project-specific issues and study deliverables
• Maintain in depth knowledge of protocol, therapeutic area, and indication
• Provide cross-functional oversight of internal project team members and deliverables, which includes ensuring all necessary project-specific training is provided
• Review and provide input for study protocol, edit check specifications, data analysis plan, and final study report, when applicable
• Develop operational project plans
• Manage risk assessment and execution
• Manage study vendors where applicable
• Manage site quality and monitoring deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field required; Advanced degree in a health-related field preferred
• Experience in Phases 1-4; Phases 2-3 preferred
• 5+ years as a project/clinical trial manager within a CRO
• Management of overall project timeline
• Bid defense experience
• Strong leadership skills

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.