Clinical Research Associate - Entry (Home-Based)

Role Summary

Medpace is hiring an entry-level Clinical Research Associate to support clinical trial activities in Auckland, New Zealand. The position is described as home-based with flexible working arrangements, and it is intended for qualified candidates currently located in New Zealand.

What Medpace Offers

• Flexible work setup, including the ability to work from home and choose flexible hours
• Visa sponsorship and transfer support for eligible candidates already in New Zealand
• Annual merit-based salary increases
• A variable bonus plan tied to the number of site visits completed
• Fast PACE®, an accelerated training program tailored to your previous experience
• No minimum requirement for days onsite each month
• Career growth into cross-functional and leadership roles such as Lead CRA, CRA Manager, and Clinical Trial Manager
• Airline club allowance
• Casual dress code

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites, ensuring alignment with the approved protocol
• Communicate regularly with site personnel, including coordinators, physicians, and other research staff
• Confirm that investigators have the right qualifications, training, facilities, equipment, laboratory access, and staffing to conduct the study
• Compare medical records and source documents with case report form data, flag errors, reinforce documentation standards, and handle protocol deviations according to SOPs, GCP, and regulatory rules
• Ensure only eligible participants are being enrolled by the investigator
• Review regulatory documents
• Track investigational product and drug accountability, including inventory control
• Examine adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications, and related illnesses to verify accurate reporting under the protocol
• Evaluate patient recruitment and retention performance at the site and suggest improvements where needed
• Prepare monitoring reports and follow-up letters summarizing findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a health- or science-related discipline
• Working knowledge of clinical monitoring practices and procedures
• Ability to represent the function in internal meetings and external discussions, including business development settings

About Medpace

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization that supports Phase I through Phase IV development for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. The company focuses on speeding up the creation of safe and effective therapies through a scientific, disciplined approach and applies local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across major areas such as oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral, and anti-infective.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs more than 6,000 people in over 40 countries. Its mission is to help improve outcomes for patients and families affected by disease.

Perks and Recognition

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Competitive paid time off package
• Defined career paths with room for professional development
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
• Repeatedly honored with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine for expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

Next Steps

A Medpace team member will review applications and contact shortlisted candidates with the next steps if there is interest.