Entry-Level Clinical Research Associate, Osaka

*We have mutiple Onboarding Batches to accomodate to your graduation date/current situation.   Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - join our growing team in Osaka, Japan!   Are you a recent or upcoming new graduate and looking to jump into a unique career within healthcare? The  Clinical Research Associate  position at Medpace offers the unique opportunity to have an exciting career in the research of drug and medical device development while making a difference in the lives of those around them. For those with a medical and/or health/life science background who want to explore the research field, travel the US, and be part of a team bringing pharmaceutical and medical devices to market - this could be the right opportunity for you! Our successful Clinical Research Associates possess various backgrounds in medical and other science-related healthcare fields. Backgrounds of individuals who have succeeded in the CRA role include: Pharmacy Biology Biomedical Science Chemistry Healthcare Administration Nursing Pharmacology Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science Life Science   MEDPACE CRA TRAINING/APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM (PACE®) No research experience is needed as Medpace provides comprehensive an initial apprenticeship program and ongoing training, unmatched by other CROs. Through our  PACE® Training Program,  you will join other  P rofessionals A chieving C RA E xcellence: PACE® provides the platform to effectively and confidently carry out your duties, enhance your current abilities and ultimately help you become a high-functioning independent Medpace CRA. PACE® will prepare you by developing your CRA skills through interactive discussions and hands on job-related exercises and practicums. To supplement your in-house and field-based training you may also participate in other clinical research departmental core rotations, learning other aspects of the drug/device development and approval process.  WHY BECOME A CRA This role takes you on a journey through travel and excitement which will allow you to make a difference on a large scale through the enhancement of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.  The CRA position provides many other distinctive advantages including: Dynamic working environment, with varying responsibilities day-to-day Expansive experience in multiple therapeutic areas Work within a team of therapeutic and regulatory experts Defined CRA promotion and growth ladder with potential for mentoring and management advancements Competitive pay and many additional perks unmatched by other CROs (SEE BELOW).   WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING: Customized training program based on your experience and therapeutic background and interest; Annual company bonus Annual merit increases; Training/apprenticeship program completion and retention bonus; Defined Contribution Plan; Group term life insurance with insurance premium coverage; Insurance association benefits available The opportunity to work from home; Flexible work hours across days within a month; Laptop, mobile phone with hotspot for internet access anywhere and home office furniture allowance for home-based CRAs; Opportunity for leadership positions/career advancement – Lead CRA, CRA Manager, Clinical Trial Manager, Training and Development Manager, etc.; User friendly Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) with electronic submission and approval of monitoring visit reports; Ongoing therapeutic training by our in-house physicians who are medical and regulatory experts; In-house administrative support for all levels of CRAs; Opportunities to work with international team of CRAs; and Many additional perks unmatched by other CROs! Since most studies are global trials, opportunities to collaborate with the global team/vendor and contribute to the success of the clinical trial. Opportunities to experience complex study involvement, including oncology, rare disease, phase1 First-in-Human studies. So, CRAs will gain high-level monitoring experience and contribute to