Experienced Clinical Research Associate, Multi Sponsor

Medpace; Town of Italy (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Competitive PTO packages

Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth

Company-sponsored employee appreciation events

Employee health and wellness initiatives

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking full-time Clinical Research Associates in the Town of Italy, New York. This role will involve monitoring research sites, ensuring compliance, and assisting in the clinical trials process. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a health-related field, have CRA certification, and be fluent in English and Italian. The position offers travel opportunities and a flexible work environment, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a health-related field required.
• CRA certification completed as per DMC 15/11/2011.
• Previous experience as CRA is necessary.
• Willingness to travel up to 60-80% nationally.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring visits at research sites.
• Communicate with medical site staff effectively.
• Verify investigator qualifications and resources.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• 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.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Italian

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Master degree in health-related field

CRA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our clinical activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking full-time, home or office-based Clinical Research Associates to join our Clinical Monitoring team in Italy. This position will work with a team to accomplish tasks and projects that are instrumental to the company’s success. If you want an exciting career where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you.

Medpace will provide comprehensive initial and ongoing training depending on your previous experience.

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;
• 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

• Master degree in health-related field;
• CRA certification completed as per DMC 15 /11 / 2011;
• Previous experience as CRA;
• Willing to travel up to 60-80% nationally;
• Familiarity with Microsoft® Office;
• Fluent in English and Italian language;
• Strong communication and presentation skills would be considered as a plus.

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 compensation and benefits package
• Competitive PTO packages
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards

• 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.