Experienced Clinical Research Associate

Clinical Research Associate

Our European clinical activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking full-time, home-based Clinical Research Associates to join our Clinical Monitoring team, in the country of Croatia. This is a new, permanent, entity for us and so our recruitment processes may be extended and some benefits may be confirmed but not yet in place depending on candidates preferred start date.

This position will be instrumental in growing the team in Croatia and accomplishing tasks and projects that are vital 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.

The Clinical Research Associate at Medpace is offered the unique opportunity to be involved at every stage of the development of medical therapeutics, in different, including rare diseases, cell and gene therapy, areas. Our successful Clinical Research Associates possess varied backgrounds in the medical and related healthcare fields, including but not limited to; Registered Nurses, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Faculty of Science Graduates and Research Assistants. An extensive training program provides the platform to effectively and confidently carry out your duties, the Medpace unique way.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites in compliance with the approved protocol;
• Communication with the medical site staff including coordinators, clinical research physicians and their site staff;
• Verifying 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;
• Assessing the clinical research site's patient recruitment and retention success and offering suggestions for improvement;
• 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

• Minimum a Bachelor of science in health-related field, MD or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year independent CRA monitoring
• Broad knowledge of medical terminology and clinical patient management
• Basic knowledge of drug therapy techniques and clinical research methodologies
• Comprehensive knowledge of Local Regulations and ICH GCP
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in Croatian and English
• Great attention to detail
• Must hold a valid driver's license
• We kindly ask to submit applications in English

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 6,000 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.