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PhD Career Event: Clinical Trial Management - Medpace London

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Medpace is delighted to host aRecruitment Eventtailored to candidates studying or holding aPhD in Life Science. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for individuals seeking to make a switch from academia to theClinical Trials Industry!

LOCATION: Central London

DATE: Thursday 18th September 2024

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: Monday 14th September

Associate Clinical Trial Manager

At this event, Medpace is seeking to meet candidates with PhDs and/or Post-Doctoral Research experience for a full-time, office-based Associate Clinical Trial Manager (aCTM) role to join our global Clinical Operations team. The aCTM will be working closely with Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers in performance of clinical trial management activities. Candidate must have a desire to transfer and apply analytical and academic skills in clinical project administration and management.

This is a fantastic opportunity for recent PhD graduates to enter the industry, receive solid foundational training, work in an international environment, and accelerate their career in the research and development of cutting-edge therapeutics. Candidates should expect to have an intensive training period and show the desire and aptitude for an accelerated career path into Clinical Trial Management (CTM).

What to Expect Next:

A member of our recruitment team will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted for an RSVP.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate and collaborate on global study activities; working closely with the project coordinator and clinical trial manager
  • Ensure timely delivery of recurrent tasks consistently with a high degree of accuracy
  • Compile and maintain project-specific status reports within the clinical trial management system
  • Interact with the internal project team, Sponsor, study sites, and third-party vendors
  • Provide oversight and quality control of our internal regulatory filing system
  • Provide oversight and management of study supplies
  • Create and maintain project timelines
  • Coordinate project meetings and produce quality minutes


Qualifications

  • PhD in Life Sciences
  • A background in one of our key therapeutic focus areas is of advantage, but not a must: Oncology, Cardiovascular, Endocrine/metabolic, N uclear Medicine, or Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Fluency in English with solid presentation skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic industry within an international team


Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organisation (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.

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