Entry-Level Project Coordinator (Study Start-Up)

Medpace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive PTO starting at 20+ days

Competitive compensation and benefits

Company-sponsored employee events

Health and wellness initiatives

Community involvement with local non‑P

Discounts on local sports games

Job summary

Medpace in Cincinnati is seeking full-time, office-based Project Coordinators to support Regulatory Submissions and Study Start-Up. This entry-level role offers hands-on learning in the clinical research industry and a formal training program to build a career.

You will coordinate with sites, manage TMF quality, and collaborate with CTMs, CRAs, and Contract Specialists to drive study start-up timelines. A Life Sciences bachelor's degree and strong organizational and communication skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Life Sciences field preferred.
• Some office experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with research sites to collect essential documents before screening.
• Maintain and review trial documents in the Trial Master File.
• Collaborate with CTMs, CRAs, and Contract Specialists to manage study start-up.
• Collect, review, and assemble regulatory start-up submissions (IRB submissions).
• Gain exposure to Oncology/Hematology, Cardiovascular, and Metabolic areas.
• Maintain timelines for study start-up through team collaboration.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Our clinical operations activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking full‑time, office‑based Project Coordinators to join our Regulatory Submissions/Study Start‑Up team. In this position you will work independently and collaboratively to manage timelines, meet goals, and play a key role in the clinical trial management and study start‑up process at Medpace. If you are seeking an exciting, entry‑level position where you can build a foundation in the clinical research industry and grow your career through our robust training program, then this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with research sites (doctor's offices, universities, hospitals, etc.) to collect all essential documents required before the site begins to screen patients to participate in the clinical trial;
• Maintain and perform ongoing quality review of trial documents within the Trial Master File (TMF);
• Collaborate with Medpace internal employees including CTMs, CRAs, and Contract Specialists to manage study start‑up process;
• Collect, review, organize, and assemble regulatory start‑up submissions (includes submissions to Institutional Review Boards);
• Gain exposure to multiple therapeutic areas including but not limited to Oncology/Hematology, Cardiovascular, and Metabolic;
• Maintain timelines for study start‑up through internal team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required (Life Sciences field preferred);
• Some experience in an office setting is preferred;
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Great attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Travel: None

Cincinnati Perks

• 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