We are looking for an enthusiastic, early-career Graduate Clinical Research Associate to join our team, working on-site from our Paris office. In this role you will be a key member of our Clinical Research function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in GCP, Clinical Trials and Site Monitoring to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
This role is open to fresh graduates and those early in their careers (0 to 1 years of experience). We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in GCP and Clinical Trials, a hunger to learn, attention to detail and excellent communication and teamwork skills. Above all, we value curiosity, ownership and a positive attitude.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Meridian Ventures is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Graduate Clinical Research Associate at Meridian Ventures, you will play a central role within our Clinical Research function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Review literature and stay current with scientific, clinical and regulatory developments.
- Communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Maintain confidentiality and the highest standards of scientific and ethical integrity.
- Monitor progress, identify deviations or risks early, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable standards, guidelines and good practice (e.g. GxP) at every stage.
- Collect, record and analyse data accurately, maintaining meticulous documentation and audit trails.
- Prepare reports, submissions and documentation for internal review and regulatory authorities.
- Plan, design and execute studies, trials or experiments in line with protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate across functions to translate findings into decisions and next steps.
- Contribute to study design, methodology and the interpretation of results.
- Support quality assurance, audits and inspections with thorough, well-organised records.
- Liaise with sites, investigators, vendors and internal teams to keep projects on schedule.
- Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing and documentation so the wider team can learn, scale and succeed.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and bring forward practical ideas to make our products, processes and ways of working better.
- Plan and manage your workload to balance quality, speed and competing demands.
- Ensure your work meets agreed quality, compliance and security standards before it is considered complete.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Proactively flag dependencies and coordinate with other teams to keep work moving smoothly.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
- Collaborate respectfully and effectively with colleagues across teams, functions, time zones and locations.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain calm, focused and effective in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate constructively in team meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions, demos and retrospectives.
- Take full ownership of your work, manage your own priorities and consistently deliver to a high standard and on time.
- Support and step in for teammates when needed to help the team meet its shared goals.
What we're looking for
0-1 years of experience; fresh graduates are encouraged to applyStrong working knowledge of GCP, Clinical Trials and Site Monitoring
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Meridian Ventures, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- A performance-linked annual bonus that meaningfully rewards both your individual contribution and the company's success.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Company-funded health insurance with access to a wide network of hospitals and clinics, plus an annual preventive health check-up.
- The chance to do meaningful, high-impact work alongside talented, friendly, humble and ambitious colleagues.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are genuinely heard and your contribution truly matters.
- Free snacks, beverages and regular catered meals to keep you fuelled through the day.
- Commuter, transport and travel support to make getting to and from work easier and more affordable.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- A flat, low-ego environment where good ideas can come from anyone and are acted upon.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- Hybrid and remote-friendly working options, with the trust and autonomy to manage your own time and output.
- a generous annual leave allowance well above the statutory minimum, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Generous referral bonuses for helping us find and hire other great people to join the team.
- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- A real commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, with employee resource groups and an open, respectful culture.
- Personal accident and term life insurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- A results-focused environment that values outcomes and impact over hours logged at a desk.
- Protected time for learning, regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions and access to leading online learning platforms.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Generous, fully paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting you through one of life's biggest moments.
- Wellness perks such as gym and fitness-membership support, plus wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences