UX Design Intern - Summer 2024

Job Summary

Are you a creative, curious, student looking to gain experience in UX Design? Join the software innovation and design team to help drive Medpace's software further forward in their mission to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics. This is a great opportunity if you are someone who wants to join a design team in the early stages of modernizing internally built software tools used in the clinical research process. 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 all the way through delivery and success measurement. Working with a cross-functional team, you will perform experiments and shape our user experience strategy through collecting data and insights to drive the best UX.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence business-wide discussions relative to current user experience projects and the future direction of design and user experience;

• Demonstrate an understanding of Agile / Lean UX methodologies;

• 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 CX ideas backed by strong, well-articulated rationale; and

• Deliver design solutions for problems of large scope and complexity. Work through ambiguity, and adapt your approach to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Visual/Communication Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Industrial Design, or related field;

• Availability to work 40 hours per week in our Cincinnati, OH office;

• Graduating in December 2024 or May 2025, 3.5 GPA or higher;

• Experience defining, developing and documenting UX design and interaction requirements;

• Exceptional communication, and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to lead and innovate across teams and organizations;

• Demonstrated experience using strategy to solve complex problems;

• Portfolio demonstrating user experience activities, processes, and deliverables;

• Experience with design tools such as Sketch, Invision, Adobe CS, etc.

Medpace Overview

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.

Why Medpace?

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

• Hybrid work-from-home options (dependent upon position and level)

• Competitive PTO packages, starting at 20+ days

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Flexible work schedule

• 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

• 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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