Clinical Research Associate Entry

About the Role

This entry-level Clinical Research Associate position at Medpace Clinical Research India is based in Navi Mumbai. It is designed for candidates from medical, scientific, pharmacy, biotechnology, and other health-related backgrounds who want to build a career in clinical research. Prior research experience is not mandatory, as the company provides structured training and ongoing support.

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization that supports Phase I to Phase IV development programs for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. Its work is centered on helping accelerate the development of safe and effective therapies through a disciplined scientific approach.

Candidate Backgrounds That Fit This Role

• Nurses
• Dieticians
• Pharmacy technicians
• Sales professionals from pharmaceutical or medical device backgrounds
• Biotech engineers
• PhD or Pharm.D candidates
• Health and wellness coordinators
• Research assistants

Training Program

The company’s PACE® training program is built for professionals pursuing excellence in clinical research. It is intended to help new CRAs strengthen their capabilities, gain confidence in the role, and progress toward working independently.

• The program gives you the framework to perform CRA duties effectively and build core job competence.
• It uses interactive learning, practical exercises, and hands-on activities to develop monitoring skills.
• You may also rotate through other clinical research functions to understand the broader drug and device development and approval process.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out qualification, initiation, routine monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites in line with the approved study protocol.
• Communicate regularly with site personnel, including coordinators, physicians, and supporting staff.
• Confirm that investigators have the proper qualifications, training, resources, facilities, lab support, equipment, and staffing.
• Check source records and medical documentation against case report form entries, flag errors, reinforce proper documentation practices, and report protocol deviations according to SOPs, GCP, and regulatory rules.
• Ensure that only eligible participants are enrolled by the investigator.
• Review regulatory documents.
• Track and verify accountability and inventory for investigational products and/or medical devices.
• Review adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications, and related illnesses to make sure data is reported accurately and per protocol.
• Evaluate recruitment and retention performance at sites and suggest improvements where needed.
• Prepare monitoring visit reports and follow-up letters summarizing key findings, deviations, deficiencies, and corrective actions needed for compliance.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required; degrees in health or life sciences are preferred.
• Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator is considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel nationally for about 60% to 80% of the time is necessary.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is expected.
• Good communication and presentation skills are beneficial.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible working setup
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Competitive paid time off
• Clear career progression with opportunities for professional development
• Employee appreciation events sponsored by the company
• Health and wellness initiatives for employees
• Potential for a travel bonus along with competitive compensation
• Exposure to a dynamic work environment with changing responsibilities
• Experience across multiple therapeutic areas
• Opportunity to work with therapeutic and regulatory specialists
• Structured promotion path with mentoring and leadership growth possibilities

Additional Information

Medpace operates globally and employs more than 4,000 people across nearly 40 countries. The organization has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, and has also received recurring CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine for expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility.

If selected, a Medpace team member will review the application and contact shortlisted candidates with the next steps.