Associate Clinical Trial Manager, PhD

About the Role

Medpace is seeking candidates with a PhD and/or Post-Doctoral research background in Cardiology for a full-time, office-based Associate Clinical Trial Manager (aCTM) position in Denver, CO. This role is part of the Clinical Trial Management team, working with Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers on clinical trial management activities. The position offers an opportunity for recent PhD graduates to enter the industry, receive foundational training, work in an international environment, and develop a career in therapeutic research and development. Candidates should expect an intensive training period and demonstrate aptitude for an accelerated career path into Clinical Trial Management (CTM).

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate on global study activities with the project coordinator and clinical trial manager.
• 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

• Desire to transfer and apply analytical and academic skills in clinical project administration and management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic industry within an international team.
• Prior experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry is not required but will be advantageous.
• 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.
• An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly.
• Office-based culture with occasional WFH flexibility for eligible positions after training.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences.
• Expertise related to:
• Cardiomyopathy
• Lipid disorders
• Obesity
• Heart failure
• Endocrinology
• NASH
• Acute coronary syndrome
• CVD
• Preventive cardiology

Compensation

• Target salary range: $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.
• 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).
• Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits.
• Company-sponsored social events.
• Note: Benefits may vary based on country.