Clinical Informatics Manager

Medpace is expanding its Clinical Informatics team within the newly created Insights & Analytics department and is seeking a Manager to help lead this initiative in the United States. Medpace is a contract research organization that supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies through the planning and execution of clinical trials. The Clinical Informatics team develops dashboards, analyses, and applications that help study teams make data-driven decisions for the operation of their trials. This team also supports enterprise-wide application development that leverages interconnected data across Medpace and external systems to improve trial operations, visibility, and efficiency.

The Manager will serve as both a hands-on contributor and people leader for a growing team with an evolving scope. This individual will partner closely with Clinical and Medical Operations, Software Development, IT Architecture, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Biostatistics, and other cross-functional stakeholders to translate operational needs into scalable data products. The ideal candidate is technically strong, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and excited to help shape team processes, standards, and strategy as the department continues to mature.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a US-based team of Clinical Informatics analysts while contributing directly to high-priority technical deliverables;

Evaluate operational data needs for assigned studies and recommend strategic, study-specific approaches to dashboards, analyses, applications, and other data products;

Partner with clinical and medical operations, software development, IT architecture, data engineering, business intelligence, and biostatistics teams to design and deliver scalable solutions;

Interact with relational data at both study- and enterprise-level inclusive of query, wrangling, analysis, visualization, validation, and reporting activities;

Establish and refine team processes, technical standards, documentation practices, validation expectations, and prioritization frameworks as the team grows;

Mentor analysts in programming, clinical trial operations, stakeholder communication, project planning, and solution design;

Support resource planning, sprint prioritization, project intake, and cross-functional communication for informatics workstreams; and

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, data accessibility, and enterprise-wide use of interconnected Medpace data.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in informatics, computer science/engineering, biomedical engineering, health information, statistics, data science, life sciences, or a related field; advanced degree preferred;

Clinical research, clinical operations, or contract research organization experience;

Experience leading, mentoring, or managing technical or analytical team members;

Strong programming experience in R and SQL (additional experience with Snowflake and Python is highly valued);

Experience developing dashboards, web applications, analytical tools, or other data products for business or operational users;

Ability to balance hands-on technical contribution with team leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning;

Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to translate complex operational questions into data-driven solutions; and,

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical, operational, and clinical teams.

Additional Considerations

This is a unique opportunity to join a newly formed team and help define how Clinical Informatics supports study execution across Medpace. The successful candidate should be prepared to contribute immediately to technical deliverables while also building leadership practices, team structure, and scalable processes for a function expected to continue evolving over the next several years. Degree level, work experience, interview performance, programming proficiency, and demonstrated leadership potential will be considered. For candidates who progress to the interview stage, a programming assessment may be conducted; details will be shared during scheduling confirmation.

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase l-lV 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 the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting-edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

Purpose-Driven Work

Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

Collaborative Culture

Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.

Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable

Continuous Growth & Development

Office based environment with on-site mentors

Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities

Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development

Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career

An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly

Other Employee Benefits

Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance

Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits

Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training

Company-sponsored social events and intramural sports

Cincinnati Headquarters Experience

A modern corporate campus designed to support collaboration and productivity

Multiple on-site dining options in the heart of Madison Square

Free on-site parking

Convenient access to on-site 24-7 fitness and wellness facilities

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Lead and develop a US-based team of Clinical Informatics analysts while contributing directly to high-priority technical deliverables;

Evaluate operational data needs for assigned studies and recommend strategic, study-specific approaches to dashboards, analyses, applications, and other data products;

Partner with clinical and medical operations, software development, IT architecture, data engineering, business intelligence, and biostatistics teams to design and deliver scalable solutions;

Interact with relational data at both study- and enterprise-level inclusive of query, wrangling, analysis, visualization, validation, and reporting activities;

Establish and refine team processes, technical standards, documentation practices, validation expectations, and prioritization frameworks as the team grows;

Mentor analysts in programming, clinical trial operations, stakeholder communication, project planning, and solution design;

Support resource planning, sprint prioritization, project intake, and cross-functional communication for informatics workstreams; and

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, data accessibility, and enterprise-wide use of interconnected Medpace data.

Bachelor’s degree in informatics, computer science/engineering, biomedical engineering, health information, statistics, data science, life sciences, or a related field; advanced degree preferred;

Clinical research, clinical operations, or contract research organization experience;

Experience leading, mentoring, or managing technical or analytical team members;

Strong programming experience in R and SQL (additional experience with Snowflake and Python is highly valued);

Experience developing dashboards, web applications, analytical tools, or other data products for business or operational users;

Ability to balance hands-on technical contribution with team leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning;

Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to translate complex operational questions into data-driven solutions; and,

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical, operational, and clinical teams.

Additional Considerations

This is a unique opportunity to join a newly formed team and help define how Clinical Informatics supports study execution across Medpace. The successful candidate should be prepared to contribute immediately to technical deliverables while also building leadership practices, team structure, and scalable processes for a function expected to continue evolving over the next several years. Degree level, work experience, interview performance, programming proficiency, and demonstrated leadership potential will be considered. For candidates who progress to the interview stage, a programming assessment may be conducted; details will be shared during scheduling confirmation.