PhD & Postdoctoral Virtual Career Event: Associate Clinical Trial Manager - Cardio, Renal, GI, Metabolic - September 10

Job Summary: Medpace is delighted to host a Virtual Recruitment Event tailored to candidates studying or holding a PhD in Life Science areas, working within Cardiovascular, Nephrology / Renal or Gastrointestinal (GI), Endocrine, and Metabolic research areas. When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Summary:

Medpace is delighted to host a Virtual Recruitment Event tailored to candidates studying or holding a PhD in Life Science areas, working within Cardiovascular, Nephrology / Renal or Gastrointestinal (GI), Endocrine, and Metabolic research areas. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking to make a switch from academia to the Clinical Trials Industry!

 

LOCATION: Virtual - Microsoft Teams Link will be shared with candidates selected to attend. 

DATE: September 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm eastern time.

 

Please include your resume and attach a cover letter with your application.

 

Associate Clinical Trial Manager

 

At this event, Medpace is seeking to meet candidates with PhDs and/or Post-Doctoral Research experience for a full-time, office-based Associate Clinical Trial Manager (aCTM) role to join our global Clinical Operations team. The aCTM will be working closely with Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers in performance of clinical trial management activities. Candidate must have a desire to transfer and apply analytical and academic skills in clinical project administration and management.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for recent PhD graduates to enter the industry, receive solid foundational training, work in an international environment, and accelerate their career in the research and development of cutting-edge therapeutics. Candidates should expect to have an intensive training period and show the desire and aptitude for an accelerated career path into Clinical Trial Management (CTM).

 

What to Expect Next:

A member of our recruitment team will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted for an RSVP. 

Responsibilities :

• Communicate and collaborate on global study activities; working closely with the project coordinator and clinical trial manager
• Ensure 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
• Provide oversight and quality control of our internal regulatory filing system
• Provide oversight and management of study supplies
• Create and maintain project timelines
• Coordinate project meetings and produce quality minutes

Qualifications :

• PhD in Life Sciences area is required; upcoming PhD graduates or Postdocs are welcome to apply!
• A background in one of our key therapeutic focus areas: Cardiovascular, Renal / Nephrology, GI/Gastrointestinal/Gastroenterology, Endocrine, or Metabolic;
• Fluency in English with solid presentation skills; and
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic industry

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?:

When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

 

Purpose-Driven Work

• • Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

 

Collaborative Culture

• • Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
  • Leadership throughout Medpace is both 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 designed to accelerate professional development
  • Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
  • An 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 and intramural sports

 

Cincinnati Headquarters Experience

• • A modern corporate campus designed to support collaboration and productivity
  • Multiple on-site dining options in the heart of Madison Square
  • Free on-site parking
  • Convenient access to on-site 24-7 fitness and wellness facilities

 

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.