Lead UX Designer

Are you a creative, curious, experienced UX Designer looking to join a growing software development team?

Join the software innovation team to help drive Medpace's software further forward in its mission to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics. This is an excellent opportunity to join a design team in the early stages of modernizing internally built software tools used in clinical research and leverage your experience of best practices and pitfalls.

You will design user experiences to translate complex workflows and regulatory requirements into UIs that are intuitive and delight our users, owning the process from the early-stage concepts through delivery and success measurement. You will perform experiments with a cross-functional team and shape our user experience strategy by collecting data and insights to drive the best UX.

Lead and influence business-wide discussions relative to current user experience projects and the future direction of design and user experience;
• Quickly and iteratively create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups with detailed and scalable visual design specifications for web and mobile interfaces throughout the design process;
• Leads research and evaluation of emerging design, technology, industry, and market trend;
• Lead the design planning and strategic phases of a project. Proactively pitch new UX ideas backed by strong, well-articulated rationale; and
• Independently deliver design solutions for problems of large scope and complexity. Work through ambiguity, and adapt your approach to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders.

• Bachelor's Degree in Visual Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Industrial Design, or related field; or, relevant certification or equivalent work experience;
• 5+ years of product or service design experience;
• Any previous experience to define, develop and document UX design and interaction requirements;
• Exceptional communication, and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to lead and innovate across teams and organizations;
• Experience mentoring other user experience professionals;
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead projects from concept to delivery and ongoing improvement;
• Portfolio demonstrating user experience activities, processes, and deliverables;
• Strong understanding of analytics, target measurement and online/offline channel engagement attribution models; and
• Advanced skill with design tools, such as Sketch, Invision, Adobe CS, Figma, etc.

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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 5,000 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.

Cincinnati Perks

• Cincinnati Campus Overview
• Flexible work environment
• Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• Community involvement with local nonprofit organizations
• Discounts on local sports games, fitness gyms and attractions
• Modern, ecofriendly campus with an on-site fitness center
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Discounted tuition for UC online programs

Awards

• Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer

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

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