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Associate Clinical Trial Manager - Phd / Post-Doc

Medpace
Medpace
0-2 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Job Title: Associate Clinical Trial Manager (aCTM) – PhD / Post-Doctoral Candidates
Location: Navi Mumbai, India
Function: Clinical Trial Management
Job ID: 11837
Employment Type: Full-Time


Job Overview

Medpace, a globally recognized Contract Research Organization (CRO) supporting leading biotechnology companies, is hiring PhD and Post-Doctoral researchers for the role of Associate Clinical Trial Manager (aCTM) at its Navi Mumbai, India office.

This position is designed for candidates who wish to transition from academic research into the pharmaceutical and clinical research industry. As part of the Clinical Trial Management team, the aCTM will support Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers in executing core clinical project management activities across global clinical studies. The role requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in applying scientific expertise to clinical trial operations and management.

This opportunity offers structured training, global exposure, and a clearly defined accelerated career path toward a Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) role.


Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on global clinical trial activities in close coordination with Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers

  • Support execution of day-to-day clinical project management tasks with a high level of accuracy and timeliness

  • Compile, track, and maintain study-specific status reports within the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)

  • Coordinate with internal project teams, sponsors, investigational sites, and third-party vendors

  • Provide oversight and quality control of internal regulatory documentation and filing systems

  • Support the oversight and management of clinical trial supplies

  • Develop, maintain, and track project timelines and milestones

  • Organize and coordinate project meetings, preparing accurate and professional meeting minutes


Required Qualifications

  • PhD in Life Sciences or a closely related discipline

  • Doctoral or post-doctoral research experience in one or more of the following therapeutic areas:

    • Cardiovascular

    • Renal

    • Metabolic

    • Gastrointestinal

  • Fluency in English with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities

  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, databases, and Windows-based applications


Experience Requirements

  • Minimum Experience:

    • 0–2 years of industry experience

    • Fresh PhD graduates and Post-Doctoral researchers are strongly encouraged to apply

  • Preferred Experience:

    • Exposure to clinical research, CROs, or the pharmaceutical industry is advantageous but not mandatory


Key Competencies

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global, and matrix-driven environment

  • High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and compliance

  • Collaborative team mindset with the ability to work across international teams

  • Demonstrated interest in clinical trial management and drug development


About Medpace

Medpace is a full-service, science-driven CRO providing Phase I–IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs more than 5,000 professionals across 40+ countries and supports a wide range of therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, CNS, antiviral, and anti-infective research.


Why Join Medpace

  • Structured onboarding and intensive training in Clinical Trial Management

  • Accelerated career progression with defined CTM career pathways

  • Opportunity to work on global clinical trials in an international environment

  • Purpose-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomes


Medpace Benefits

  • Flexible work environment

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

  • Attractive paid time-off policies

  • Clearly structured career development and learning programs

  • Employee engagement, recognition, and wellness initiatives


Awards & Recognition

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

  • Consistently recognized with CRO Leadership Awards by Life Science Leader magazine for quality, expertise, reliability, and client satisfaction