Experienced 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 we are excited to grow this team with amazing local talent.
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) providing phase l-lV 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 the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.
Purpose-Driven Work
· · Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

Collaborative Culture
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· Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.

• Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable

Continuous Growth & Development
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· Office based environment with on-site mentors

• Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities

• Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development

• Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career

• An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly

Other Employee Benefits
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· Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance

• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits

• Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training

• Company-sponsored social events

Please note benefits may vary based on country.

What to Expect Next
A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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