Project Coordinator, PhD

Job Description

Overview

Medpace is a scientifically-driven, global, full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Medpace’s mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its high-science and disciplined operating approach. We leverage local regulatory and deep therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs approximately 2,700 people across 36 countries.

Job Summary

Project Coordinator – PhD Permanent Location: Office based in Central London, or Stirling (Scotland) Salary: Competitive, plus generous benefits package Medpace is looking for a Project Coordinator to join our successful and friendly team, and engage in clinical trial management on a day to day level. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent PhD graduates to start or further develop their career in the research and development of cutting edge drugs. Associates should expect to have an intensive training period, and show the desire and aptitude for an accelerated career path into Clinical Trial Management (CTM) or Clinical Monitoring (CRA).Our therapeutic focus areas include Oncology, Cardiovascular, Endocrine/metabolic, Infectious disease and Central Nervous System (CNS). Trials managed include those in Rare disease and Advanced Therapies.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project Clinical Trial Manager for 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
• Ownership of the Trial Master File
• Create and maintain project timelines
• Coordinate project meetings and produce quality minutes.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences preferred
• Desire to transfer and apply analytical and academic skills in clinical project administration and management
• Solid presentation skills (in English)
• Strong team player - ability to work in a fast paced dynamic industry within an international team
• Prior experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry not required but will be advantageous
• Excellent computer (word-processing, databases, Excel, Windows), organisational, and communication skills.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of a team dedicated to supporting the development of ground breaking drugs and devices. Our employees provide hope for those living with debilitating diseases. We invite you to be a part of something that is impacting millions of people around the globe while enjoying a competitive total compensation and benefits package and internal growth opportunities.

Awards

• Medpace Named a Top Cincinnati Workplace for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 by the Cincinnati Enquirer
• Winner of the ACRP-Avoca CRO Quality Award in 2018
• Recognized with six CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine
• Eagle Award winner - which recognizes outstanding leadership, professionalism, integrity, and dedication to advancing the clinical research profession through strong site partnerships

What to Expect Next

We look forward to receiving your CV and Cover letter. A member of our recruitment team will review your qualifications and if interested, you will be contacted for an interview.

**Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

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