Entry Level Contract Specialist (Cincinnati) - Medpace, Inc.

Our clinical operations activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Contract Specialist to join our Clinical Operations team. This position plays a key role in the study start-up and clinical trial management processes at Medpace.  The Contract Specialist will play a key role in advancing the start-up of our projects.  If you want an exciting career where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you. This position is office-based in Cincinnati, OH 

• Preparing, negotiating, tracking and finalizing the Confidentiality Agreements (CDA), Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA), Budgets, and Letters of Indemnification (LOI) as well as amendments to these documents, as needed.
• Managing all required contractual agreements with investigator sites including distribution, negotiation of budget and language, tracking and finalization.
• Preparing contract approval timelines with investigators and leading efforts to obtain contract approval to meet study deliverables.
• Maintaining consistent communication with project team and sites regarding status of all contractual requirements.
• Tracking and maintaining timelines regarding site contracts and budgets and providing status updates to the project team and client.
• Preparing, negotiating, and tracking any possible amendments to the Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) and budget. 

• Bachelors degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or Supply Chain/Vendor Management;
• Time-management-- Ability to work with internal and external customers/vendors to meet project-specific goals;
• Exceptional communication skills-- Ability to interact with site, clients and other functional areas as secondary project contact for contracting issues and questions; and
• Organized and detail-oriented-- Ability to manage time and project requirements based on study deliverables.

Travel: None

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.

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

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.

Cincinnati Perks

• Cincinnati Campus Overview
• Flexible work environment
• Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
• Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
• Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Discounted tuition for UC online programs

Awards

• Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer

• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.

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