Mobile Clinical Research Operations Associate

Medasource; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Medasource is seeking a Mobile Research Community Engagement Operations Associate in Greenwood, IN, with 8a-5p hours and ASAP start. Travel up to twice a month is required.

You will support planning and execution of Mobile Research Community Events, manage MRU readiness, and coordinate materials and equipment at deployment sites. The role emphasizes organization, adaptability, and collaboration with clinical and operational teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience supporting logistics, operations, event coordination, healthcare, research, or clinical environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Mobile Research Community Events (MRCEs) as part of the MRU Operations team.
• Coordinate on-site event setup, operational activities, and teardown to ensure efficient and compliant event execution.
• Manage inventory, storage, and transportation of clinical trial materials and operational supplies.
• Prepare, set up, maintain, and troubleshoot MRU equipment at the Global Innovation Center (GIC) and research event locations.
• Partner with local clinical teams and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless operational support while adhering to defined MRU deployment responsibilities.
• Ensure research sites are organized, operationally ready, and compliant with applicable SOPs and operational standards.
• Represent Lilly professionally at community research events while fostering effective communication with clinical teams, research staff, and event stakeholders.
• Identify operational issues and elevate or resolve them to minimize disruption to research activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance MRU operational processes and event execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Mobile Research Community Engagement Operations Associate

Home Location: Greenwood, IN - Travel Required 2 times per month!

Hours: 8a-5p

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:

The MRU Operations Associate supports the successful execution of Mobile Research Community Events (MRCEs) by managing on-site logistics, operational setup, and research supply coordination. This role is responsible for ensuring Mobile Research Unit (MRU) readiness, maintaining clinical trial materials and equipment, and supporting compliant, efficient research operations at deployment sites. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, event-based environment while collaborating with cross-functional clinical and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Mobile Research Community Events (MRCEs) as part of the MRU Operations team.
• Coordinate on-site event setup, operational activities, and teardown to ensure efficient and compliant event execution.
• Manage inventory, storage, and transportation of clinical trial materials and operational supplies.
• Prepare, set up, maintain, and troubleshoot MRU equipment at the Global Innovation Center (GIC) and research event locations.
• Partner with local clinical teams and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless operational support while adhering to defined MRU deployment responsibilities.
• Ensure research sites are organized, operationally ready, and compliant with applicable SOPs and operational standards.
• Represent Lilly professionally at community research events while fostering effective communication with clinical teams, research staff, and event stakeholders.
• Identify operational issues and elevate or resolve them to minimize disruption to research activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance MRU operational processes and event execution.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience supporting logistics, operations, event coordination, healthcare, research, or clinical environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting clinical research, healthcare operations, or mobile healthcare initiatives.
• Familiarity with inventory management and equipment coordination.
• Experience working in regulated environments (clinical, healthcare, or life sciences).
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or clinical research operations.