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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Medpace is growing quickly and we are seeking a <strong>Clinical Research Associate</strong> to join our team in Canada.  We are an innovative, scientifically oriented mid-sized CRO that is focused on full-service project work. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; background-color: #ffff00;">This is a <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>home-based</strong></span> position in Canada. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Through our <em>PACE </em>Training Program, you will join other<strong> <u>P</u></strong>rofessionals <strong><u>A</u></strong>chieving <strong><u>C</u></strong>RA <strong><u>E</u></strong>xcellence and receive customized, expedited training, and efficient onboarding to familiarize experienced CRAs with Medpace systems.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competitive bonus plans including Resourcing Bonus (following training completion and successful assignment to studies) and Yearly Travel Incentives</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Voluntary retirement scheme</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Home office furniture allowance, mobile phone and hotspot for internet access anywhere</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In-house travel agents, reimbursement for airline club and TSA pre-check</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Customized PACE training program based on your experience and therapeutic background and interest</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">User friendly CTMS with electronic submission and approval of monitoring visit reports</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ongoing therapeutic training by our in-house physicians who are medical and regulatory experts</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">National assignments with average of 2 protocols</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In-house administrative support for all levels of CRAs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Opportunities to work with international team of CRAs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Low turnover rates for CRAs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">No metric for minimum required days on site per month</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible work hours across days within a week</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Opportunity for CRA leadership positions – Lead CRA, CRA Manager</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Many additional perks unmatched by other CROs!</span></li></ul> <br><strong class="jdheading"> Responsibilities </strong><br><br><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Conduct pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites according to Medpace/Sponsor SOPs and GCP;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain ongoing site correspondence and site files;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Complete visit reports and maintaining study-related databases;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Oversight and interaction with clinical research sites; and</span></li><li><span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Review of patient charts and clinical research data. </span> </span></li></ul> <br><strong class="jdheading">Qualifications</strong><br><br><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree in science from an accredited university;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">At least 1 year as a Clinical Research Associate or Clinical Research Coordinator;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bilingual in English and French;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Thorough knowledge of the methodology related to the conduct and monitoring of clinical trials per ICH E-6 guidelines and per Part-C, Division 5 of the Health Canada Food and Drug regulations;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English and French;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong attention to detail and organization skills;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Highly motivated, independent, flexible;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to travel between 60-80%;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to prioritize workload to meet timelines across multiple studies; and</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficient in Microsoft Office.</span></li></ul> <br><strong class="jdheading">Medpace Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide 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 its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.</span></p> <br><strong class="jdheading">Why Medpace?</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">Medpace Perks</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">Flexible work environment </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">Competitive compensation and benefits package</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">Competitive PTO packages</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">Company-sponsored employee appreciation events </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">Employee health and wellness initiatives</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: black;">Awards</span></strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><img src="https://medpace.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=1020742&hashed=-276143562" alt="CRO2024" width="340" height="116"></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: black;">What to Expect Next</span></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps. </span></p>

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