Company and address

Medpace Australia

Level 11, 650 Chapel Street south Yarra 3141

Medpace | Drug and Biologic Contract Research Organization (CRO)

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 and Medpace Australia office consists of 75 associates.

Placement titles

Clinical Monitoring Placement (CRA role)

Regulatory Affairs Placement

Number of placements

2

Student(s) will be working in groups or individually

Individually and in groups

Nature of attendance - in-person, virtual or hybrid

In Person

Position description

This placement will be a good primer to understand the role a Clinical Research Associate but will also offer insight into other roles in clinical trial space such Clinical Trial Manager and Project Coordinator.

Clinical Monitoring Interns will complete a modified version of PACE® Training during their time at Medpace via the Medpace Learning System. Professionals Achieving CRA Excellence (PACE®) is the title of the global, comprehensive CRA training curriculum which covers the Clinical Research Associate (CRA) job functions and facets of clinical research for drug/biologic and medical device clinical trials. It encompasses reviews of applicable regulations, ICH-GCP, Medpace SOPs and specialized departmental topics, industry best practices, and therapeutic area modules.

As such the Clinical Monitoring intern will:

• Become familiar with ICH-GCP guidelines, industry regulations, and Medpace systems;

• Complete training to become familiar with the Clinical Research Associate role

• Provide day to day departmental support activities as necessary; Examples include but are not limited to shipping, filing, faxing, managing inventory and orders, etc.; 

• Coordinate and provide minutes for departmental meetings/conference calls as and when required; 

• Maintain database/spreadsheets and compile reports as necessary to facilitate tracking/documentation of departmental activities;

• Conduct quality control reviews of departmental documents as necessary; 

• Support other departments on ad hoc projects; and

• Perform other administrative tasks as needed

During the placement the intern may also have the opportunity to:

• Shadow and meet with other Medpace Departments, (e.g. Clinical Trial Management )

• Attend meetings between Clinical Monitoring Intern and Functional Area Leads, so they can provide perspective/overview of position.

• Attend Medpace and sponsor meetings as a silent observer.

• Attend a Monitoring Plan Meeting

Key skills

• Working towards a degree in a Life Science related field.

• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Candidate should have done some research into what a Clinical Research Associate job entails.

Key attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively.

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills and ability to multi-task.

• Great attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to propose solutions/processes to deal with issues that arise and escalate issues where appropriate.

• Willing to commit to an approx. 10 month placement, full time, in office