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Medpace Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a Medpace job interview, here are 35 interview questions and answer examples.

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What are some things that you would like others to notice about your personality?

When working with large groups of people, there will be a diversity of personalities and beliefs. This question allows the interviewer to get to know you. Remember, you want them to know your good qualities, but don't try to 'over-sell' yourself.

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35 Medpace Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Medpace, Inc. interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • 1. What are some things that you would like others to notice about your personality?

  • 2. If you were the person responsible for hiring at Medpace, what characteristics would you look for in a candidate, and do you feel you possess those traits?

  • 3. What would your answer be if a trial participant asks you to explain what a placebo is and why it may be used?

  • 4. While Medpace likes to employ people who have plans to work for us long-term, it is understandable that sometimes plans change. Do you anticipate significant changes in your life within the next 3-5 years?

  • 5. What is a 'controlled' clinical trial?

  • 6. Contract Research Organizations such as Medpace employ people from many different backgrounds with various skills. Have you ever worked with diverse groups of people?

  • 7. Do you understand what a 'double-blind' trial is?

  • 8. Have you ever participated in efforts to secure funding for clinical research?

  • 9. Do you know what pharmacokinetic studies are?

  • 10. Concerning salary, Medpace tries to be fair to all employees. However, compensation is often commensurate with experience. What are your thoughts regarding someone working the same job as you being paid a higher rate due to experience?

  • 11. What are your thoughts regarding people who become participants in a clinical trial but leave before the trial ends?

  • 12. Can you think of a time you had a disagreement with a boss or coworker, and if so, how was it resolved?

  • 13. What do you think your best and worst qualities are?

  • 14. Do you demonstrate leadership qualities even when you are not in a leadership role?

  • 15. How did you hear about this position?

  • 16. Tell me about your education.

  • 17. Why do you want to work for Medpace?

  • 18. This concludes our interview. Do you have any questions for me?

  • 19. CROs work with multiple clients nationally and internationally, so employees are often expected to juggle time zones and adhere to the sponsor's tight deadlines. What are some things you do to help manage your time efficiently?

  • 20. Are you familiar with what 'expanded access' means?

  • 21. Suppose a patient wants to participate in a clinical trial but wants the physician conducting the experiment to provide all of his care during the time the trial is being conducted. What would be the most appropriate advice?

  • 22. Medpace is supportive of our employee's continuing education efforts. Have you ever thought of going back to school?

  • 23. Are you familiar with the difference between diagnostic trials and screening trials?

  • 24. What made you choose a career in research?

  • 25. Why do you feel that participation in a clinical trial is a positive decision?

  • 26. What would you tell a patient who is asking some of the things they should expect while participating in a clinical trial?

  • 27. Medpace likes to encourage a healthy work/life balance. What are some things you like to do to ensure a healthy balance between work and your personal life?

  • 28. Do you have an understanding of what a 'control' or 'control group' is?

  • 29. Knowing that both CROs and pharmaceutical companies conduct research and trials, what do you think would be an advantage of working with a CRO rather than seeking employment with a large pharmaceutical company?

  • 30. What are some of the risks associated with being a participant in a clinical trial?

  • 31. Are you familiar with what a protocol is concerning clinical research?

  • 32. At the end of the day, what makes you feel like you have done a good job or have been successful?

  • 33. What is something that causes you stress at work, and how do you try to overcome it?

  • 34. If you had your choice of a research project to work with, what would you choose?

  • 35. Medpace tries to accommodate employees concerning scheduling preferences as much as possible. Is there a particular schedule that would be a better fit with your personal/family responsibilities?