Associate Clinical Trial Manager, PhD

About the Role

Medpace is seeking candidates with PhDs and/or Post-Doctoral Research experience related to Oncology, Hematology, and Radiopharm for a full-time, office-based Associate Clinical Trial Manager (aCTM) position in our Denver, CO office. This role supports Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers in project management activities. The position is ideal for recent PhD graduates seeking to apply analytical and academic skills in clinical project administration and management, with an opportunity for an accelerated career path into Clinical Trial Management (CTM).

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate on global study activities.
• Work closely with the project coordinator and clinical trial manager.
• Ensure timely delivery of recurrent tasks 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 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.
• 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).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Prior experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry is not required but will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences.
• Fluency in English with solid presentation skills.
• 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.

Compensation

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision.
• 401(k).
• Vacation policy, sick days, paid holidays.
• Work from home flexibility (after training for eligible positions).
• 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).

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?

• Innovative team bringing cutting-edge therapies to market.
• Meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes.
• Continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts.
• Collaborative Culture: Interactive team environment empowering decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning. Leadership is accessible and approachable.
• Continuous Growth & Development: 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 that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training.
• Company-sponsored social events.