About the Role
Medpace is seeking candidates with PhDs and/or Post-Doctoral Research experience in Endocrinology / Metabolic / Cardiovascular / Oncology related areas for a full-time, office-based Associate Clinical Trial Manager (aCTM) position in Tokyo. The aCTM will support Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers in performing project management activities, applying analytical and academic skills to clinical project administration. This role offers recent PhD graduates an opportunity to enter the industry, receive training, work internationally, and develop a career in therapeutic R&D, with a potential for accelerated career growth into Clinical Trial Management.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and collaborate on global study activities, working closely with the project coordinator and clinical trial manager
- Ensure timely delivery of recurrent tasks with a high degree of accuracy
- Compile and maintain project-specific status reports within the clinical trial management system
- Interact with the internal project team, Sponsor, study sites, and third-party vendors
- Provide oversight and quality control of the internal regulatory filing system
- Provide oversight and management of study supplies
- Create and maintain project timelines
- Coordinate project meetings and produce quality minutes
Requirements
- PhD in Life Sciences related to Endocrinology / Metabolic / Cardiovascular / Oncology research
- Fluency in both English and Japanese with solid presentation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic industry within an international team
- Prior experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry is advantageous
- Excellent computer skills (word-processing, databases, Excel, Windows)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
Skills
- Project Management
- Clinical Trial Management
- Regulatory Filing
- Supply Management
- Timeline Management
- Meeting Coordination
- English Fluency
- Japanese Fluency
- Presentation Skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
Location
- Tokyo
Work Type
- Full-time
- Office-based
Experience Level
- Associate
Education Level
- PhD
Benefits
- Competitive compensation programs
- Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
- Office based culture with occasional WFH flexibility after training
- Company-sponsored social events
About the Company
- 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.
- Join 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.
- 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, and ongoing training opportunities.
- An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly.
