Clinical Research Associate Role at Medpace – Apply Now!

🧾 Job Details

🏢 Company: Medpace
📍 Location: South Africa (Remote / Home-based)
💼 Job Type: Full-time, Home-based
🆔 Job ID: 11298

🏥 About Medpace

Medpace is a full-service, global clinical contract research organization (CRO), providing Phase I-IV clinical development services to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs over 5,000 professionals across 40+ countries.

Medpace’s mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through a disciplined scientific approach. With expertise spanning oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, CNS, anti-viral, and anti-infective therapies, Medpace delivers reliable, high-quality results to clients while positively impacting patient lives worldwide.

🎯 Role Purpose

The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) will be part of the Clinical Monitoring team, responsible for overseeing clinical trials, ensuring compliance with ICH GCP and local regulations, and supporting research sites throughout the study lifecycle. This role offers exposure to every stage of the clinical trial process and the opportunity to directly contribute to advancements in patient care.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for clinical research sites.

• Perform source document verification and review case report forms (CRFs).

• Review regulatory documentation to ensure compliance.

• Conduct study drug inventory and management.

• Report and follow up on adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs).

• Assess patient recruitment, retention, and overall site performance.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in a health-related field or equivalent.

• Minimum 1-year independent clinical monitoring experience; entry-level candidates with trial assistant or research associate backgrounds may be considered.

• Broad knowledge of medical terminology and clinical patient management.

• Basic understanding of drug therapy techniques and clinical research methodologies.

• Comprehensive knowledge of local regulations and ICH GCP guidelines.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Valid driver’s license required.

🌟 Benefits of Working with Medpace

• Flexible work environment – home-based with remote support.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including PTO and health initiatives.

• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events to foster community.

• Employee wellness programs promoting physical and mental wellbeing.

• Awards & Recognition: Forbes Most Successful Midsize Companies (2021–2024); CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine.

• Impactful work: Direct contribution to clinical trials that improve patient outcomes globally.

📄 CV Tips

• Highlight any clinical research or trial assistant experience, including monitoring visits or patient interactions.

• Demonstrate knowledge of ICH GCP and local regulatory standards.

• Include experience with source data verification, CRFs, and adverse event reporting.

• Emphasize your organizational and communication skills, particularly for remote collaboration.

• Mention any health-related degrees or certifications and your driver’s license.