R Programmer

Medpace is expanding a new Clinical Informatics team and is looking for qualified individuals to support this initiative. Our programmers work directly with Clinical Operation teams to identify needs and establish solutions spanning data analytics, visualization, and accessibility. Programmers will be trained to evaluate study protocols and work collaboratively with Clinical Trial Managers to develop and validate data products that increase operational efficiency. Programmers will support both custom- and enterprise-wide solutions as they work hand-in-hand with our software engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate data needs for assigned projects and make recommendations on strategic approach specific to the study design;
• Work alongside operational and medical leads to contribute innovative data products (primarily Shiny applications);
• Contribute to internal R package development for efficient cross-departmental programming practices;
• Interact with relational data at both study- and enterprise-level inclusive of actions for query, wrangling, analysis, and reporting;
• Innovate algorithms to describe, classify, and predict operational outcomes of clinical trials; and
• Support departmental process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in informatics, computer science/engineering, biomedical engineering, health information, statistics, or related field;
• 3.6+ GPA;
• Analytical thinker with great attention to detail;
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects on a sprint schedule;
• Excellent verbal communication skills;
• Programming experience in R;
• Work experience with clinical data;
• Experience building web applications is preferred (with either Shiny or Streamlit); and
• Experience building dashboards is preferred (with either PowerBI, Tableau, or Spotfire).

Additional Considerations

We are hiring all levels of experience. Degree level, work experience, interview performance, and programming proficiency will be considered. Prior to the interview stage, a programming assessment will be conducted, details will be shared with candidates during scheduling confirmation.

A target salary range of $60,000 - $140,000 with potential for bonus awards. Your compensation will be based on your skills and experience. Medpace offers the following benefits for full-time positions: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation policy, sick days, paid holidays, work from home flexibility, short-term disability, long-term disability, health savings and flexible savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, pet insurance, and reimbursement for travel expenses (including food and gas allowance, rental cars, and hotel accommodations). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. For more details, please discuss with your recruiter.

Medpace Overview

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.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of 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 around the world through continuous learning and cross-functional collaboration.

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 designed to accelerate professional development
  • Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
  • An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly

Other Employee Benefits

• • Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
  • Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
  • Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
  • Company-sponsored social events 

Please note benefits may vary based on country. 

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your application and if your profile matches our current needs, you will be contacted for an interview. While we review all applications carefully, we are unable to respond to every applicant, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.