Associate Clinical Trial Manager, PhD

About the Role

Medpace is seeking candidates with PhDs and/or Post-Doctoral Research experience within Metabolic research for a full-time, office-based Associate Clinical Trial Manager (aCTM). This role is part of the Clinical Trial Management team, supporting Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers in project management activities within Endocrine & Metabolic trials. The position offers an opportunity for recent PhD graduates to enter the industry, receive foundational training, and develop a career in the research and development of cutting-edge therapeutics. Candidates should expect intensive training and show aptitude for an accelerated career path into Clinical Trial Management (CTM).

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate on global study activities with project coordinators and clinical trial managers.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of recurrent tasks.
• Compile and maintain project-specific status reports within the clinical trial management system.
• Interact with internal project teams, sponsors, study sites, and third-party vendors.
• Provide oversight and quality control of the internal regulatory filing system.
• Provide oversight and management of study supplies.
• Create and maintain project timelines.
• Coordinate project meetings and produce quality minutes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PhD in Life Sciences.
• Expertise related to obesity, diabetes, MASH, MAFLD, hypoglycemia, or rare endocrine and metabolic diseases.
• Fluency in English with solid presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic industry within an international team.
• Excellent computer skills (word-processing, databases, Excel, Windows).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Prior experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry is not required but will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Desire to transfer and apply analytical and academic skills in clinical project administration and management.
• Desire and aptitude for an accelerated career path into Clinical Trial Management (CTM).

Compensation

• Target salary range: $70,000 - $90,000.
• Potential for bonus and equity awards.
• Compensation will be based on skills and experience.

Medpace Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision.
• 401(k).
• Vacation policy, sick days, paid holidays.
• Work from home flexibility.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability.
• Health savings and flexible savings accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Reimbursement for travel expenses (including food and gas allowance, rental cars, and hotel accommodations).

About Medpace

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing 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 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?

• Become part of an innovative team bringing cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes.
• Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts.
• Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning.
• Leadership is accessible and approachable.
• Office-based environment with on-site mentors.
• Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities.
• Industry-renowned onboarding and training programs.
• Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities.
• Environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly.

Other Employee Benefits

• Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits.
• Office-based culture with occasional WFH flexibility for eligible positions after training.
• Company-sponsored social events.

Note: Benefits may vary based on country.