Clinical Research Monitoring (CRA)

The Clinical Research Associate position offers an exciting career within clinical research! For those with medical and life science backgrounds wanting to explore the research field, travel the US, and be part of a team bringing pharmaceutical and medical devices to market - this is the right opportunity for you!
This position is office based in Dallas, Texas.
Our successful Clinical Research Associates possess various backgrounds within the medical, healthcare, and science-related fields:

Nursing
Dietetics
Nutrition Science
Pharmaceutical/Device Sales Representative
Biomedical/Chemical Engineer
Public Health
PhD/Post-Doc
Health and Wellness Education Coordinators
Research Assistants
Clinical Research Coordinators
Medpace CRA Training Program (PACE®)
No prior research experience is needed, as Medpace provides comprehensive initial and ongoing training, unmatched by other CROs. The PACE® (Professionals Achieving CRA Excellence) Training Program includes the following:

A platform to effectively and confidently carry out CRA duties to ultimately become a high-functioning, independent, Medpace CRA
Exciting travel opportunities
Make a difference on a larger scale through the development of medical drugs and devices
Competitive travel bonus

• Equity/Stock option program
• Training completion and retention bonus
• Opportunity to work from home
• Flexible work hours across days within a week
• Home office furniture allowance, laptop, mobile phone with hotspot for internet access anywhere
• In-house travel agents, reimbursement for airline club membership, and TSA pre-check
• Opportunity for leadership positions – Lead CRA, CRA Manager, Training and Development Manager, and many more
• CRA training program - PACE®
• Ongoing therapeutic training by our in-house physicians who are medical and regulatory experts
• In-house administrative support for all levels of CRA
• Opportunity to work with international team of CRAs

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
On-site and virtual/remote monitoring activities with a risk-based monitoring approach (including centralized data review) through our integrated Clinical Trial Management System to identify site deviations/deficiencies and corrective/preventive actions to bring a site back into compliance and mitigate risks moving forward
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
Completion of monitoring reports and follow-up letters, which includes providing summaries of the significant findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended actions to secure compliance
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a health or science related field
Ability to travel 60-70% to locations nationwide is required
A valid driver's license and the ability to drive to monitoring sites
Minimum 1 year healthcare-related work experience preferred
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
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.
The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.
Flexible work environment
Employee health and wellness initiatives
Community involvement with nonprofit organizations
Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
Free on-site parking
Outdoor seating and workspace
Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility