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Early Career Clinical Research Opportunities

Medpace Holdings

Cincinnati, OH · Posted August 6, 2026

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About the job

We are seeking upcoming and recent life science graduates to join our team as a Research Coordinator. This is an entry-level position intended to develop a purposeful understanding of clinical research through direct mentorship from physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts. If you have a passion for advancing science and accelerating the development of medical therapeutics, apply now!

What To Expect:

Continuous growth and development through industry renowned training & mentorship programs in an office-based environment

Well-defined career paths with clear advancement and mobility opportunities

A collaborative and interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust

Broad exposure to various therapeutic areas and types of research

Accessible and approachable management and leadership

Responsibilities

Develop a rich understanding of Good Clinical Practice guidelines and drug development regulations relating to clinical trial conduct

Contribute to the progression of clinical trials from study start-up through close-out across a broad range of therapeutic areas

Collaborate across internal functions, sponsor companies, and vendors to support clinical trial execution and conduct

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field

Strong attention to detail

Willingness to learn and accept feedback

Excellent communication and presentation skills

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.

Develop a rich understanding of Good Clinical Practice guidelines and drug development regulations relating to clinical trial conduct

Contribute to the progression of clinical trials from study start-up through close-out across a broad range of therapeutic areas

Collaborate across internal functions, sponsor companies, and vendors to support clinical trial execution and conduct

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field

Strong attention to detail

Willingness to learn and accept feedback

Excellent communication and presentation skills