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Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - join our growing team in Tokyo, Japan

Are you a recent or upcoming new graduate and looking to jump into a unique career within healthcare? The Clinical Research Associate position at Medpace offers the unique opportunity to have an exciting career in the research of drug and medical device development while making a difference in the lives of those around them.

For those with a medical and/or health/life science background who want to explore the research field, travel the US, and be part of a team bringing pharmaceutical and medical devices to market - this could be the right opportunity for you

Our successful Clinical Research Associates possess various backgrounds in medical and other science-related healthcare fields.

Backgrounds of individuals who have succeeded in the CRA role include:

Pharmacy
Biology
Biomedical Science
Chemistry
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Pharmacology
Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science
Life Science

MEDPACE CRA TRAINING/APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (PACE)

No research experience is needed as Medpace provides comprehensive an initial apprenticeship program and ongoing training, unmatched by other CROs.

Through our PACE Training Program, you will join other Professionals Achieving CRA Excellence:

PACE provides the platform to effectively and confidently carry out your duties, enhance your current abilities and ultimately help you become a high-functioning independent Medpace CRA.

PACE will prepare you by developing your CRA skills through interactive discussions and hands on job-related exercises and practicums.

To supplement your in-house and field-based training you may also participate in other clinical research departmental core rotations, learning other aspects of the drug/device development and approval process.

WHY BECOME A CRA

This role takes you on a journey through travel and excitement which will allow you to make a difference on a large scale through the enhancement of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

The CRA position provides many other distinctive advantages including:

Dynamic working environment, with varying responsibilities day-to-day
Expansive experience in multiple therapeutic areas
Work within a team of therapeutic and regulatory experts
Defined CRA promotion and growth ladder with potential for mentoring and management advancements
Competitive pay and many additional perks unmatched by other CROs (SEE BELOW).


WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING:
Customized training program based on your experience and therapeutic background and interest;
Annual company bonus
Annual merit increases;
Training/apprenticeship program completion and retention bonus;
Defined Contribution Plan;
Group term life insurance with insurance premium coverage; Insurance association benefits available
The opportunity to work from home;
Flexible work hours across days within a month;
Laptop, mobile phone with hotspot for internet access anywhere and home office furniture allowance for home-based CRAs;
Opportunity for leadership positions/career advancement - Lead CRA, CRA Manager, Clinical Trial Manager, Training and Development Manager, etc.;
User friendly Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) with electronic submission and approval of monitoring visit reports;
Ongoing therapeutic training by our in-house physicians who are medical and regulatory experts;
In-house administrative support for all levels of CRAs;
Opportunities to work with international team of CRAs; and
Many additional perks unmatched by other CROs

Since most studies are global trials, opportunities to collaborate with the global team/vendor and contribute to the success of the clinical trial.

Opportunities to experience complex study involvement, including oncology, rare disease, phase1 First-in-Human studies. So, CRAs will gain high-level monitoring experience and contribute to society.

Responsibilities

Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites in compliance with the approved protocol;
Communication with the medical site staff including coordinators, clinical research physicians, and their site staff;
Verify adequate investigator qualifications, training and resources, including facilities, laboratories, equipment, and staff;
Medical record and research source documentation verification against case report form data, including informing the site staff of any entry errors, ensuring good documentation practices are being adhered to and communicating protocol deviations appropriately per SOPs, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements (J-GCP);
On-site and virtual/remote monitoring activities with a risk-based monitoring approach (including centralized data review) through our integrated Clinical Trial Management System to identify site deviations/deficiencies and corrective/preventive actions to bring a site back into compliance and mitigate risks moving forward;
Verification that the investigator is enrolling only eligible subjects;
Regulatory document review;
Medical device and/or investigational product/drug accountability and inventory;
Verification and review of adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications and corresponding illnesses to confirm accurate data reporting in accordance with the protocol;
Assess the clinical research site's patient recruitment and retention success and offering suggestions for improvement; and

Completion of monitoring reports and follow-up letters, which includes providing summaries of the significant findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended actions to secure compliance.

Qualifications

Native level Japanese (JLPT N1) is standard, a minimum English TOEIC score of 600 or equivalent
Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a health or science related field; Advanced degrees or prior clinical research experience is a plus; In-House CRA position available/considered for those with no or minimal clinical research experience with rapid advancement;
Ability to travel 60-80%/month to locations nationwide is required;
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office;
Strong communication and presentation skills; and
Must be detail-oriented and efficient in time management.

Medpace Overview

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 5,900 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

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.

Medpace Perks

Flexible work environment
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Competitive PTO packages
Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards

Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
The 2025 SCRS Eagle Award recipient, recognized for the outstanding partnership with clinical research site
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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