Associate Director/Director- Site Contracts

We are currently seeking a full-time Associate Director/Director to join our Site Contracts team in Tokyo. If you want an exciting career leading a team throughout the Study Start-Up Process, then this is the opportunity for you.

We offer the following： 

• Customized training program;
• Annual company bonus;
• Annual merit salary increases;
• Defined Contribution Plan;
• Group term life insurance;
• Insurance association benefits available;
• The opportunity to work from home;
• Flexible work hours across days within a month;
• Opportunity for leadership positions/career advancement;
• Opportunities to work with international team;
• Many additional perks unmatched by other CROs!

This role will be responsible for the strategic development of the group, management of the team, and continuous improvement of processes. As a leader of the Site Contracts team you will be responsible for providing input on new business development opportunities, developing and maintaining relationships with clients, and providing guidance and support to those negotiating site contracts and budgets.  A general understanding of study start-up and how the role of site contracts is integrated with other clinical operations functions is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree;
• At least 8 years of contract management experience in clinical research, preferably at a CRO;
• Experience managing a group;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills; and
• Fluent in Japanese and English

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 5,900 people across 40+ countries.

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Medpace Perks

• Flexible work environment 
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Competitive PTO packages
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives

Awards

• Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024

• The 2025 SCRS Eagle Award recipient, recognized for the outstanding partnership with clinical research sites

• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.