Legal Assistant

Job Summary:
Our clinical operations activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, Legal Assistant to join our LatAm Site Contract Team within the Clinical Operations team.
This position will report to the LatAm Senior Contract Manager and will play a key role in the study start-up and clinical trial management processes at Medpace.
The Legal Assistant will play a key role in advancing the start-up of our projects.
If you want an exciting career where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day contract/project support with general contract administrative duties;
- Assist with preparation of final contract documentation, liaising with study teams and study centers;
- Collect and conduct quality review of site contractual essential documents from clinical research centers;
- Follow up with the sites on review of contractual documents status;
- Maintain databases and compile reports;
- Collect contract related documents signature;
- File executed documents in accordance with project/company SOPs;
- Perform other administrative tasks as needed to support successful contract and amendment execution; and
- Other administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma;
- Ideally law student seeking university degree;
- Some experience in an office setting is preferred;
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Great attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills; and
- Fluent in English.
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 5,000 people across 40+ countries.
Why Medpace?
:
When you join Medpace, you become part of a team dedicated to supporting the development of ground-breaking drugs and devices.
Our employees provide hope for those living with debilitating diseases.
We invite you to be a part of something that is impacting millions of people around the globe while enjoying a competitive total compensation and benefits package and internal growth opportunities.
**Organic Growth**:
***Medpace is continuing to grow in all areas globally and has built an expansive research campus at its headquarters in Cincinnati, OH.
In 2020, Medpace opened a new seven story building that is approximately 250,000 SQFT.
In total, the headquarter's campus includes five buildings and approximately 600,000 SQFT.
The company also has expanding office locations in Dallas, TX and Denver, CO.
**Perks (**
**_vary by location and position_**
**)**:
- On-site fitness center(s)
- Campus walking paths
- Company-sponsored social and wellness events
- Official Sponsor of FC Cincinnati
- Hybrid work-from-home options and flexible work schedule
- On-site Market Place
- Free and covered parking
- Discounts for local businesses
- On campus restaurants and banks coming soon
**Awards**:
- Medpace historically named a Top Cincinnati Workplace by the Cincinnati Enquirer
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Mid-size Companies in 2021
- Medpace ranks amongst top CROs for site ratings across all 10 important attributes including CRA training, preparation & organization, accessibility of staff, open communication, and ensuring timely drug availability
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility
- Ranked in the top 10 on the 2021 LinkedIn Top Companies list in Cincinnati
**What to Expect Next**:
A member of our recruitment team will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted for an interview.
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