Clinical Research Associate Entry (Melbourne)

About the role

Medpace is hiring an entry-level Clinical Research Associate in Melbourne. This is a full-time, office-based position in South Yarra, Victoria, with a varied day-to-day workload and exposure to multiple therapeutic areas. You will work alongside experienced professionals in therapeutic and regulatory functions, and you’ll have access to a clear CRA advancement path with opportunities to grow into mentoring and management roles.

The role includes a competitive transportation allowance, annual merit increases, and a variable bonus plan tied directly to the number of visits completed. Medpace also offers a formal CRA training pathway through its PACE® program. No prior research experience is required because the company provides both initial and ongoing training, including practical exercises, interactive learning, and potential rotations across clinical research departments to build a broader understanding of drug and device development.

Other workplace notes include no minimum required in-office days per month, an airline club allowance, and a casual dress code.

Responsibilities

• Carry out qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits at research sites in line with the approved protocol.
• Communicate regularly with site personnel, including coordinators, clinical research physicians, and supporting staff.
• Check that investigators have the right qualifications, training, resources, facilities, laboratories, equipment, and personnel to conduct the study.
• Review medical records and source documents against case report form entries, flag documentation issues, and help ensure adherence to good documentation practices and protocol requirements.
• Confirm that only eligible participants are enrolled in the study.
• Review regulatory documents.
• Track investigational product/drug accountability and inventory.
• Review adverse events, serious adverse events, concomitant medications, and related illnesses to make sure reporting is accurate and consistent with the protocol.
• Evaluate patient recruitment and retention performance and suggest ways to improve outcomes.
• Prepare monitoring reports and follow-up letters summarizing major findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a health or science-related discipline is required.
• About 1 year of study coordinator experience is preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60% to 80% nationwide is required, unless fewer trips are needed for remote or virtual visits.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities are needed.
• Attention to detail and effective time management are essential.
• Applicants should be comfortable working in a structured clinical research environment and following SOPs and GCP requirements.

About Medpace

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization supporting Phase I to Phase IV development for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. Its mission is to help speed the global development of safe and effective therapies through a scientific and disciplined approach. The company draws on local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across major areas such as oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral, and anti-infective.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries. The company emphasizes purpose-driven work and the long-term impact of its clinical development efforts on patients and families.

Perks and benefits

• Full-time, office-based work setup.
• Varied work with changing responsibilities from day to day.
• Exposure to a wide range of therapeutic areas.
• Collaboration with therapeutic and regulatory experts.
• Defined CRA career ladder with mentoring and management growth opportunities.
• Competitive transportation allowance.
• Annual merit-based salary increases.
• Variable compensation bonus linked to completed visits.
• Comprehensive PACE® training program for new CRAs.
• No minimum required on-site days per month.
• Airline club allowance.
• Casual dress code.
• Flexible work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Competitive PTO package.
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events.
• Employee health and wellness initiatives.

Awards and recognition

Medpace has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The company has also received repeated CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine for expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility.

What happens next

A Medpace team member will review applications and contact shortlisted candidates with the next steps.