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Experienced Clinical Research Associate

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 16, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Experienced Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Location: Croatia
Functional Area: Clinical Research Associate
Job ID: 11140
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Home-based


Job Summary:

Medpace is seeking Experienced Clinical Research Associates to join our Clinical Monitoring team in Croatia. This role is vital for growing our new entity in Croatia and executing key tasks and projects critical to the company’s success.

The CRA role offers the unique opportunity to be involved in all stages of drug development, providing exceptional support to our clients. Candidates with medical or health backgrounds, who enjoy travel and hands-on involvement in clinical trials, are ideal. Successful CRAs at Medpace have included Registered Nurses, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Science Graduates, and Research Assistants. Extensive training will be provided.

Note: This position is not US-based. Candidates must be located in Croatia.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites per approved protocol.

  • Communicate with medical site staff, including coordinators, clinical research physicians, and other personnel.

  • Verify investigator qualifications, training, resources, and site facilities.

  • Perform source document verification against case report form (CRF) data and ensure Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

  • Ensure eligibility of enrolled subjects and monitor protocol adherence.

  • Review regulatory documents for compliance.

  • Manage investigational product/drug and medical device accountability and inventory.

  • Verify and review adverse events (AEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), concomitant medications, and corresponding illnesses for accurate reporting.

  • Assess patient recruitment and retention at clinical research sites and provide improvement suggestions.

  • Complete monitoring reports and follow-up letters, summarizing findings, deviations, deficiencies, and recommended actions.


Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in a health-related field, MD, or equivalent.

  • Experience: Minimum 1 year of independent CRA monitoring.

  • Knowledge & Skills:

    • Broad knowledge of medical terminology and clinical patient management.

    • Basic knowledge of drug therapy techniques and clinical research methodologies.

    • Comprehensive knowledge of Local Regulations and ICH GCP.

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    • Fluency in Croatian and English.

    • High attention to detail.

    • Must hold a valid driver’s license.

  • Applications must be submitted in English.


Medpace Overview:

Medpace is a full-service Clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing Phase I–IV clinical development services to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs over 5,000 people across 40+ countries. The company leverages local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, CNS, anti-viral, and anti-infective areas.


Why Medpace:

  • Flexible work environment

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

  • Paid time off (PTO) and structured career growth opportunities

  • Company-sponsored employee appreciation events

  • Employee health and wellness initiatives

  • Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Most Successful Midsize Companies (2021–2024)

  • Multiple CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine