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      Medpace

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      Medpace reviews about "training program"

      41% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      2.9

      Compensation and benefits

      2.9

      Career opportunities

      2.8

      Work/Life balance

      2.6

      Culture & values

      2.5

      Senior management

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      84 reviews
      5.0
      Jun 9, 2020

      Great place to grow your career

      Finance
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Medpace has very high standards which means you will work with very bright colleagues who will challenge you to do your best work. The training program for CRAs is intense. Medpace has also done a really good job of spreading out employees during COVID.

      Cons

      Managers can be very demanding. And it's disappointing that the gym and free lunch are still closed.

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      Medpace Response
      6y
      Thank you for leaving a review. We are so happy to hear you have had a positive experience with the organization. We strive to provide an environment that appeals to all employees and allows every individual to feel valued and heard. We take pride in the perks we provide on our campus, our training and development programs, and the tools/resources we provide our employees. We are very glad to hear you enjoy your time with us and experience firsthand the wonderful training we have in place. Although we would love to re-open our fitness center, we are currently unable to meet the operational restrictions mandated by the state re-opening guidelines. For the safety of our employees, we have elected to keep the facility closed. We are hopeful we will be able to re-open soon and safely. We appreciate your feedback and thorough review!
      5.0
      Mar 3, 2020

      Dream Job!

      Contract specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      - Career/future driven, from day 1 we discussed my career and how I will grow with the company - Relaxing environment that still remains professional - There is no micromanaging, it is expected you get your work finished in a timely manner, and as long as you do that there are no complaints or issues - Coffee/tea/soft drinks/hot chocolate/etc provided on each floor in each building - Free lunch (it’s a salad everyday, but it’s free, if you don’t want it then don’t eat it, delicious!) plus there is a food truck outside everyday which you can buy from - Gym on site (I haven’t used it, but what a nice perk!) - My insurance just came in the mail, but the coverage looks much better than my previous employer - FLEX TIME - I did this for the first time last week and was able to leave at 11 am on Friday for my trip without using any vacation! Talk about AWESOME! - Two floating holidays which can be used for any normal vacation day, plus the vacation is given upfront (3 weeks). Really nice to not have to accrue it with time - They are extremely flexible on work hours, and let you set your own schedule (which then as I said you can change by flexing!!) As a morning person I get off at 4 pm everyday, but the girl next to me is a night owl and comes in late/works until 8 pm. They really care about their employees here and recognize that happy employees are going to work harder and smarter - Casual dress, which is just a nice option to have - Fantastic training, they are working hard to improve and give better tools to current and future employees. My boss is really making sure we are ready instead of throwing us in the deep end - I came into the job a little weary because I had met 3 previous employees with horrendous opinions. It was a perfect position with a company I could see a future with and that was my next professional step, so I really hoped it would work out. I can say not one thing I heard from them is true anymore, it seems the company went through some hard times with the rapid growth rate and not being able to provide appropriate training/overworking employees. That is definitely not the case anymore, so I would encourage potential applicants/employees to look at more recent reviews.

      Cons

      - They have (obviously) very negative reviews online which they seem to finally be tackling successfully - Some of the training material is redundant and exams can be tricky, but the new program just came out in the Fall so I’m sure over the next few years it will be improved upon - The company is growing incredibly fast and Medpace is trying desperately to keep up. With the addition of the new building I think we will have more space for new employees.

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      Medpace Response
      6y
      Thank you for this great feedback! We are so happy to hear you have had a positive experience with the organization and have enjoyed the many perks we offer here in our Cincinnati office. We strive to provide an environment that appeals to all employees and allows every individual to feel valued and heard. We take pride in the perks we provide on our campus, our training and development programs, and the tools/resources we provide our employees. We appreciate the feedback given in regards to training material and also encourage you to speak with your supervisor about this directly. We are very proud of the growth we’ve experienced over the last few years, and only strive for that to continue. We can't wait to utilize the new building on our campus! We appreciate your feedback and thorough review.
      2.0
      Nov 13, 2019

      recommended for those w/o experience

      Cra
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Training program is good, but must be updated. Gym in the office. Free salad bar.

      Cons

      CRAs assigned to high number of sites all over USA or Canada because of the high turnover. If you want to work here, you will be required to sign a non-compete agreement. So keep that in mind. Unfortunately the health insurance and salary are not competitive compared to other CROs. For those leaving the company, prepare yourself for a nightmare. If resourcing cannot assign a new CRA to your sites before your last day, you will need to identify CRAs to cover scheduled visits to occur after your last day. Believe it or not this happens a lot.

      1.0
      Mar 17, 2020

      Avoid

      Cra
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Bonding with coworkers over terrible management and company deception

      Cons

      "There will be a raise after you are finished training"... Training program is 6 months long... "You aren't considered fully trained until you have worked 2 years." Coronavirus response was to send half the office home one week, and the second half home the next week... aka inconvenience everyone while putting everyone at risk. No monitoring visits were to be cancelled unless expressly prohibited by the government. Company issued statement says word for word "Medpace continues to operate as business as usual". You are, and will feel, like nothing more than a means for the company to profit. Medpace is a wage cage. Training program is unnecessarily complicated, uninformative, and overly stressful. Avoid if you can.

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      Medpace Response
      6y
      Thank you for leaving a review. We are sorry to hear you have not been pleased with the resources and training programs we offer. Medpace provides ongoing training for our CRAs through our PACE (Professionals Achieving CRA Excellence) program. This is highly valued in our organization due to the collaboration it provides between our CRAs and management. We understand that in the first 2 years employees spend more time learning the business/industry than out in the field, and this is for a reason. We take pride in the quality of monitoring we provide at the sites and feel it’s important for employees to gain an understanding of the other roles we have at Medpace through the rotation prior to working on-site. In regard to the recent outbreak of COVID-19, this global pandemic is new to all of us. We are navigating as best as we can and assure you we are taking this very seriously. We are complying with CDC guidelines of social distancing in the organization, extra cleaning services regularly throughout the building, and are allowing employees to work from home (on a staggered schedule) every other week to ensure we help stop the spread. Employees with special circumstances are welcome to reach out to us and we will accommodate as necessary. As a healthcare company, we recognize the severity of the virus which is why we are following all guidance given by the CDC and state of Ohio. We also recognize the importance of the clinical trials we are currently running and the need to continue to fight all disease and continue our mission to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics. Our hope is to maintain full employment and to be prepared once this crisis passes. Should you have any specific concerns, we ask that you reach out to your HR Representative directly to discuss and ensure you feel safe.
      1.0
      Aug 15, 2020

      Only use as Entry level opp

      Clinical research associate
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good training program and entry level opportunities

      Cons

      Low salary, lack of diversity, poor benefits, incompetent leadership

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      Medpace Response
      5y
      Thank you for leaving a review. Although we are disappointed to hear that you had a negative experience within the organization, we understand that the high standards to which we ask our employees to excel at are not for everyone. This is what we believe distinguishes us from other CROs. We work hard to ensure we are place that attracts employees not just for the short term, but are a place that our associates can grow in their career. We are extremely proud of the diverse culture we promote here at Medpace. We value employees from all different backgrounds and believe that contributes to much of our success. We love to bring in individuals with no experience to train them up in the industry and give them an opportunity to continue advancing. Contrary to your comments, we consistently work with our Compensation and Benefits team to review salary and benchmarks to assure we are aligned with the market while also being competitive in the industry. We do acknowledge that Medpace is not a fit for everyone, and we are okay with that. Every employee has different needs, and it is unrealistic to think we can meet all of them. However, we always try our best to make every employee feel valued and satisfied in their position at the organization. We encourage all employees to address concerns with their manager or HR representative while employed with us so we can try to fix any issues that may arise. It is apparent that Medpace was not the best fit for you, but we wish you luck in your future endeavors.
      5.0
      Mar 18, 2020

      Great bonus potential and stretch-opportunities

      Clinical research associate
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      Pros

      -The travel bonus for this role is directly related to the number of site visits you accommodate throughout the year, so in addition to your base salary you can earn as small or as large of a bonus as you'd like, depending on how much you are willing to travel. -The free salad bar and drinks at the Cincinnati office are a major plus. -The CRA management has some exceptional leaders throughout, so you have a good chance of reporting to a very supportive manager. -The training is very comprehensive and provides a good foundation knowledge for anyone new to the world of clinical research, although most of the training for the CRA tasks themselves is learned on the job after you've completed the training. -The upward mobility potential for promotion within the company is huge, as the company is constantly growing and expanding. It is obvious that Medpace prefers to promote from within, and they certainly reward company loyalty and tenure.

      Cons

      -The training program, while very thorough, does not prepare you for most of the tasks you will perform day-to-day in the CRA role; so you spend several months in training, and then you actually have a lot of gaps to fill in once you start working in the role. -The reimbursement for company travel is only once per month, which is challenging when you travel a ton and have a massive credit card bill waiting to be paid.

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      Medpace Response
      6y
      Thank you for your feedback. We are very glad to hear you are enjoying your career at Medpace and your positive experience with the organization. We are happy to hear you’ve enjoyed our on-site perks, endless advancement opportunity, and the training programs we have in place. We work hard to ensure we provide all of our employees with the tools and resources to constantly advance and grow their careers. We are very proud of the growth we’ve experienced over the last few years, and only strive for that to continue. We appreciate your insight on the PACE program and will definitely pass along this feedback to leadership. We also encourage you to contact your HR Representative directly to discuss in more detail if you would like! Thank you.
      2.0
      Sep 9, 2020

      Get Trained, Get Out

      Clinical research associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Travel Benefits. Truly good, you get competitive per diem and reimbursement for things like lounge access and travel suitcase. Also, for me personally, I enjoyed the non-regional travel.

      Cons

      Everything Else. Let me tell you that all the negative reviews here are definitely true. The company justifies these negative elements by saying that "they are proud of their high standards". However, this is nothing more than a publicity stunt, likely for the investors. On the inside, they heavily sensor "this high standard" by things like not allowing you to mention how many studies you work on to anyone and twist the truth about your work to favor sponsor outlook. They assign you to twice the amount of sites for half the pay, and then fire you for someone else's incompetence or for a minuscule issue. Yes, standards are important, but this is done primarily in order to maintain a cheap labor force that they have no shortage of because of their "amazing" training program which take 6 months but can be done in two and justifies paying less. The company is great at covering their a** on paper, but in the background you hear stories like forcing workers to travel during COVID, not reporting in-office COVID cases, and punishing workers for taking a leave of absence for medical reasons. They will probably find a way to justify or deny all these, but the fact of the matter is that everyone is constantly afraid of losing their job, stressed about the large amount of work, and definitely looking for better opportunities that you don't have to go far to find. Get in, and get out- they will most likely fire you anyway...

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      Medpace Response
      5y
      We’re very sorry to hear your comments about Medpace and the negativity you feel is within the organization. We work hard to ensure we are place that attracts employees not just for the short term, but are a place that our associates can grow in their career. You seem to be misinformed about our response to the pandemic. Like most employees we are learning as we go and adapting our best practices based on the information available. During the initial uncertainty of COVID-19, we did allow our staff to work remotely for 2 months to ensure the safety of our employees and communities. We have slowly started re-opening our offices to a staggered schedule at 50% capacity. The majority of our employees work every other week in office. Although we had maintained our full workforce on a completely remote basis with full pay for the initial weeks of the various lockdowns, despite the fact that many of our positions cannot be performed if our campus is not open, unfortunately this is not a sustainable long-term option. We did suspend all non-essential travel and CRAs in particular switched to virtual site visits and remote monitoring. As travel restrictions have lifted we have resumed some essential travel - including monitoring visits. We have taken every precaution as a company to ensure our employees are safe, and are handling any in-office COVID cases in accordance with CDC guidelines. We are extremely proud of our CRA training program (PACE) and have seen incredible success and collaboration it provides between our CRAs and management. We encourage current employees to speak to their line managers directly should they have any issues with workload. It is apparent Medpace was not the best fit for you. We wish you well in your future endeavors.
      1.0
      Sep 24, 2020

      Awful experience

      Data coordinator
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good people. Nice building. Free "Lunch" (Salad)

      Cons

      Training program is clearly a joke. You basically have to teach yourself your job. They are growing so fast that the two training coordinator in the Data Management dept can't even keep up with it all. I feel bad for them, because they are good people. I also watched a lot of people come and go, due to the lack of compensation. With their stock at an all time high, you'd think they'd do better. Communication from upper management is non-existent. I had to go out of my way to even meet with my supervisor. Coming fresh out of college, this can be a tempting place to go. However, take my advice and avoid.

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      Medpace Response
      5y
      Thank you for leaving a review. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with Medpace and strive for all employees to receive proper training and feel respected throughout the organization. We encourage any employees who have issues with training to discuss with their direct supervisor or come to their HR Representative. We would love to ensure every employee feels comfortable in their department and will touch base with the Data Management team to review some of these concerns. We have a great community within the organization and always strive to make sure every employee feels valued. Please feel free to reach out to your HR Representative to discuss in more detail.
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