15 Clinical Management jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title: Contract Clinical Operations Lead (Country/Site Facing)
Location: Welwyn
Salary: 450 - 500 UMB pay rate or 339.27 - 376.97 PAYE basic
Full Time: 6 Month contract inside of IR35 - COL - Country site facing

Are you looking for a role that makes you feel valued, important and offers you the opportunity to make meaningful and transformative positive impacts on people's lives?

We are working with a global client whose ethos is plain and simple: we come to work to help be a part of a better future. Our client requires a Clinical Operations Lead (Country/Site Facing) on a six month-contract basis.

• Hybrid (2 days in office), providing flexibility when able
• Free parking onsite
• 25 days holiday per annum + recognised bank holidays

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Customer-Centric Focus : Proven ability to prioritise patient and site needs, embedding a customer-first mindset across teams and operations.
• Growth Mindset : Enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, with a willingness to embrace new challenges and encourage growth in others.
• Enterprise Thinking : Strong appreciation of enterprise-level priorities, able to assess trade-offs and resource implications in decision-making.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion : A proactive approach to fostering inclusive environments where diverse perspectives are valued and encouraged.
• Strong Organisational & Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to efficiently plan, manage, and deliver clinical operations programmes within timelines and quality standards.
• Excellent Communication Skills : Transparent, strategic communicator with active listening skills and the ability to influence across various stakeholders.
• Collaborative Leadership : Experience leading or contributing to diverse, cross-functional teams while demonstrating the organisation's Leadership Framework attributes:
• Visionary - Able to shape and communicate a compelling vision.
• Architect - Skilled at designing systems and structures for success.
• Catalyst - Drives change and mobilises others.
• Coach - Supports others in their growth and development.
• Start-up Specialist experience would be desirable but is not essential

Responsibilities:

• Lead the timely and efficient delivery of one or more clinical studies across all phases (start-up, conduct, and close-out), ensuring adherence to ICH/GCP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the UK representative on the global study team, contributing to strategic decisions and local implementation.
• Manage site relations and recruitment within the UK, ensuring engagement and performance at site level.
• Provide direction and leadership to local study teams, including Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), to ensure successful study delivery.
• Collaborate with local Medical Affairs colleagues and cross-functional teams with collaborative mindset.
• Work closely with UK PDG colleagues to support feasibility assessments, study start-up, and site payment processes.
• Ensure the study is delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with quality standards and diversity plans.
• Drive study timelines, risk management, and operational planning, including inclusive research objectives.
• Support responses to IRB, Health Authority, and Ethics Committee inquiries and audits, ensuring consistency and best practices across the study.

For more information about this Clinical Operations Lead (Country/Site Facing - 6-month contract) role, please contact Chloe at Clearline Recruitment on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Clinical Operations Lead

Location: Welwyn Garden City (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week). Travel to other sites may be required.

Pay Rate: 339.27 - 376.97 per day (PAYE), or 450 - 500 per day (Umbrella)

Hours: 37.5

Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 6 months
Driving Required: Yes

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of clinical trials? Join our dynamic team as a Clinical Operations Lead and play a pivotal role in delivering transformative medicines that address some of society's most pressing health challenges!

At our organisation, we are on a mission to revolutionise clinical trial delivery, putting patients at the heart of everything we do. As part of the Global Clinical Operations community, you will help innovate how we conduct trials, enhancing the experience for patients, caregivers, and site staff alike.

What We're Looking For:

We seek passionate individuals who bring diverse perspectives and expertise. If you have a knack for organisation, problem-solving, and effective communication, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and efficient delivery of all operational aspects of one or more studies through all phases (start-up, conduct, and closedown), adhering to ICH/GCP and applicable regulations.
• Represent the UK on the global study team, acting as a key liaison.
• Cultivate strong relationships with sites and oversee recruitment in your country.
• Provide direction and leadership to the local study team, including Clinical Research Associates (CRAs).
• Collaborate with local Medical Affairs colleagues to ensure seamless operations.
• Work with relevant country PDG colleagues for timely feasibility, start-up, and site payments.
• Maintain quality and compliance while driving study timelines, budget, and risk management.
• Partner with PDG colleagues to address questions and audits from IRB, Health Authorities, and Ethics Committees.

Who You Are:
You are a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to enhancing clinical trial delivery. Your values align with ours:

• Customer-Centricity: You prioritise patient and site needs, fostering a culture of helpfulness and innovation.
• Growth Mindset: You embrace learning and encourage others to do the same, welcoming new experiences and calculated risks.
• Enterprise View: You consider the greater good, understanding enterprise-level trade-offs and resource implications.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: You advocate for a work environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.

Your ability to inspire and lead diverse teams while embodying our Leadership Framework principles-Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, and Coach (VACC)-is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate team committed to improving patient experiences.
• Engage in impactful work that contributes to a robust Development Portfolio.
• Collaborate with talented professionals who share your enthusiasm for innovation.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are excited about the prospect of leading clinical operations and making a real difference, apply now! Together, let's create a brighter future for patients everywhere.

Apply Today!
Join our mission to transform the landscape of clinical trials. We can't wait to meet you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Job Title: Contract Clinical Operations Lead (Country/Site Facing)
Location: Welwyn
Salary: 450 - 500 UMB pay rate or 339.27 - 376.97 PAYE basic
Full Time: 6 Month contract inside of IR35 - COL - Country site facing

Are you looking for a role that makes you feel valued, important and offers you the opportunity to make meaningful and transformative positive impacts on people's lives?

We are working with a global client whose ethos is plain and simple: we come to work to help be a part of a better future. Our client requires a Clinical Operations Lead (Country/Site Facing) on a six month-contract basis.

• Hybrid (2 days in office), providing flexibility when able
• Free parking onsite
• 25 days holiday per annum + recognised bank holidays

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Customer-Centric Focus : Proven ability to prioritise patient and site needs, embedding a customer-first mindset across teams and operations.
• Growth Mindset : Enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, with a willingness to embrace new challenges and encourage growth in others.
• Enterprise Thinking : Strong appreciation of enterprise-level priorities, able to assess trade-offs and resource implications in decision-making.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion : A proactive approach to fostering inclusive environments where diverse perspectives are valued and encouraged.
• Strong Organisational & Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to efficiently plan, manage, and deliver clinical operations programmes within timelines and quality standards.
• Excellent Communication Skills : Transparent, strategic communicator with active listening skills and the ability to influence across various stakeholders.
• Collaborative Leadership : Experience leading or contributing to diverse, cross-functional teams while demonstrating the organisation's Leadership Framework attributes:
• Visionary - Able to shape and communicate a compelling vision.
• Architect - Skilled at designing systems and structures for success.
• Catalyst - Drives change and mobilises others.
• Coach - Supports others in their growth and development.
• Start-up Specialist experience would be desirable but is not essential

Responsibilities:

• Lead the timely and efficient delivery of one or more clinical studies across all phases (start-up, conduct, and close-out), ensuring adherence to ICH/GCP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the UK representative on the global study team, contributing to strategic decisions and local implementation.
• Manage site relations and recruitment within the UK, ensuring engagement and performance at site level.
• Provide direction and leadership to local study teams, including Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), to ensure successful study delivery.
• Collaborate with local Medical Affairs colleagues and cross-functional teams with collaborative mindset.
• Work closely with UK PDG colleagues to support feasibility assessments, study start-up, and site payment processes.
• Ensure the study is delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with quality standards and diversity plans.
• Drive study timelines, risk management, and operational planning, including inclusive research objectives.
• Support responses to IRB, Health Authority, and Ethics Committee inquiries and audits, ensuring consistency and best practices across the study.

For more information about this Clinical Operations Lead (Country/Site Facing - 6-month contract) role, please contact Chloe at Clearline Recruitment on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Clinical Operations Lead

Location: Welwyn Garden City (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week). Travel to other sites may be required.

Pay Rate: 339.27 - 376.97 per day (PAYE), or 450 - 500 per day (Umbrella)

Hours: 37.5

Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 6 months
Driving Required: Yes

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of clinical trials? Join our dynamic team as a Clinical Operations Lead and play a pivotal role in delivering transformative medicines that address some of society's most pressing health challenges!

At our organisation, we are on a mission to revolutionise clinical trial delivery, putting patients at the heart of everything we do. As part of the Global Clinical Operations community, you will help innovate how we conduct trials, enhancing the experience for patients, caregivers, and site staff alike.

What We're Looking For:

We seek passionate individuals who bring diverse perspectives and expertise. If you have a knack for organisation, problem-solving, and effective communication, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and efficient delivery of all operational aspects of one or more studies through all phases (start-up, conduct, and closedown), adhering to ICH/GCP and applicable regulations.
• Represent the UK on the global study team, acting as a key liaison.
• Cultivate strong relationships with sites and oversee recruitment in your country.
• Provide direction and leadership to the local study team, including Clinical Research Associates (CRAs).
• Collaborate with local Medical Affairs colleagues to ensure seamless operations.
• Work with relevant country PDG colleagues for timely feasibility, start-up, and site payments.
• Maintain quality and compliance while driving study timelines, budget, and risk management.
• Partner with PDG colleagues to address questions and audits from IRB, Health Authorities, and Ethics Committees.

Who You Are:
You are a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to enhancing clinical trial delivery. Your values align with ours:

• Customer-Centricity: You prioritise patient and site needs, fostering a culture of helpfulness and innovation.
• Growth Mindset: You embrace learning and encourage others to do the same, welcoming new experiences and calculated risks.
• Enterprise View: You consider the greater good, understanding enterprise-level trade-offs and resource implications.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: You advocate for a work environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.

Your ability to inspire and lead diverse teams while embodying our Leadership Framework principles-Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, and Coach (VACC)-is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate team committed to improving patient experiences.
• Engage in impactful work that contributes to a robust Development Portfolio.
• Collaborate with talented professionals who share your enthusiasm for innovation.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are excited about the prospect of leading clinical operations and making a real difference, apply now! Together, let's create a brighter future for patients everywhere.

Apply Today!
Join our mission to transform the landscape of clinical trials. We can't wait to meet you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Job Title: Clinical Operations Lead (UK Site-Facing)

Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid – 2 days/week in office, flexible for right candidate)

Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week

Start Date: ASAP (1-month notice period acceptable)

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Operations Lead (COL) for a 6-month contract position focused on UK-based clinical study operations . This is a country site-facing role , requiring deep familiarity with study start-up , contracts and costing templates , and UK R&D practices. Candidates with recent experience in the setup and activation of studies within the UK will be highly preferred.

While global study experience is welcome, the emphasis for this role is local UK study execution , especially during early-phase startup activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operational delivery for UK-based clinical studies, with a focus on startup and site activation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for UK sites, ensuring alignment on study goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage and support contracts and costing templates , working closely with legal and R&D teams.
• Oversee feasibility, site selection, regulatory submissions, and activation processes within the UK.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with study teams to ensure smooth and compliant study execution.
• Monitor study progress and escalate risks or delays affecting timelines.
• Conduct site visits as needed to support operational oversight and relationship management.

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in clinical operations, preferably as a Clinical Operations Lead or equivalent.
• Proven track record in UK-specific study setup and execution (site-facing experience is essential).
• Knowledge of UK R&D landscape, NHS site contracts, and budget negotiation.
• Experience with contracts, budgets, costing templates, and UK regulatory frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Startup Specialist experience is a plus , but not mandatory.
• Must be available to start within 1 month.

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Operations you will be an integral member of the EMS Healthcare Clinical Operations Team.

You will assist the Head of Clinical Operations in the oversight of all clinical research projects, and lead on the management of clinical operations activity including staffing, delivery and managing the team of regional staff who will provide clinical oversight to the community research unit teams.

You will be responsible for ensuring that clinical operations run smoothly to facilitate delivery to time and target across the portfolio.

You will ensure that sites are delivering clinical research at a high quality and within a safe clinical research environment, manage clinical operations including nursing and research practitioner activities related to clinical trials, from initiation to close out according to ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements. This includes the safe, quality and patient-centred care of all of the research participants. You will also ensure commercial success through the successful recruitment and delivery of clinical trials by providing professional leadership to all direct reports and being responsible for the training, professional development, and supervision of your team. Be involved in developing systems and processes, and maintain an agile, competent, flexible research delivery team.

You will develop excellent relationships across the different divisions within the organisation as well as all client contacts. You will be involved in reviewing and assessing the feasibility of pipeline studies and from that building on the wider client contact base.

Requirements

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse - Essential
• A scientific degree, post graduate qualification or equivalent.
• Good Clinical Practice Training
• Good working knowledge of clinical trial regulations, good clinical practice (GCP) guidelines and other frameworks, and their implications for clinical trials research.

Experience

• Substantial Experience as a Senior Clinical Research Lead with a minimum of 5 years working in a clinical research setting  

• Strong leadership skills and a proven history of leading teams. Experience of staff management and development, clinical supervision and monitoring.
• Experience of delegating responsibilities and prioritising workload
• Wide ranging experience in the conduct of clinical trials, including commercial trials.
• Experience of working on clinical trials involving ‘Clinical Trials of Investigational Products (CTIMPs).
• Ability to monitor the quality of own and others work
• Experience of audits and regulatory inspections.
• Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Ability to deal with conflict situations and experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints.
• Understanding and rising to the challenges in research delivery (including non-traditional research settings)
• Experience in Clinical Procurement and Vendor
• Excellent IT skills and proficient in using Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to establish/maintain good relationships with sites/colleagues/clients
• Ability to make decisions independently / Strong problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation to research and understand the healthcare sector and NHS markets. 
• A flexible approach to work

Other Requirements

• Full UK residency and hold a valid driving license and have suitable transport provisions (public transport is not recommended due to location of offices).
• Able to travel throughout the UK and Overseas if required.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 after 5 years’ service
• 1 Occasion day each year, this could be your child’s first day at school, their nativity play or your own birthday – the choice is yours!
• Flexible hours and days negotiable (up-to FTE 39.5 hours per week)
• Opportunity to buy up-to 10 days additional annual leave
• Opportunity to sell up-to 5 days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan scheme
• Long service awards
• Discounts and savings platform

• Cycle to work scheme

• Car salary sacrifice scheme

If you want to join us as our Clinical Operations Lead, click apply now!

Are you looking for a role that makes you feel valued, important and offers you the opportunity to make meaningful and transformative positive impacts on people's lives?

We are working with a global client whose ethos is plain and simple: we come to work to help be a part of a better future. If you are looking for a role within a business that inspires self-motivation, commitment and passion then you may just be the perfect missing piece to their team in Welwyn (Hybrid basis with 2 days minimum in the office).

Our client requires a Global Clinical Operations Lead. They are committed to rewarding their employees for their impactful challenging work, so here are the perks:

• Hybrid (2 days in office), providing flexibility when able
• Free parking onsite
• 25 days holiday per annum + recognised bank holidays

You will be the kind of person who wants to make a difference within your day-to-day work, but of course there are a few other requirements:

• Customer-Centricity: Prioritise patient and site needs, fostering a customer-focused culture that drives growth and innovation.
• Growth Mindset: Embrace learning, encourage others to do the same, and take on new experiences and risks.
• Enterprise View: Advocate for the broader organizational goals, understanding trade-offs and resource impacts.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Promote a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring all voices are heard and valued.
• Organisational & Problem-Solving Skills: Efficiently plan and manage clinical operations programs.
• Communication: Transparent, strategic, and effective in both speaking and listening.
• Leadership: Inspire and collaborate with diverse teams.

You will also be responsible for:

• Responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of all operational aspects of one or more studies across all phases (start-up, conduct, and closeout), in compliance with ICH / GCP and relevant regulatory standards.
• Develops and monitors study timelines, budgets, risks, and operational plans, ensuring quality and compliance, while incorporating diversity and inclusion strategies as applicable.
• Manages the selection, oversight, and closure of study-related vendors, ensuring smooth operations, tracking budgets, and approving related invoices.
• Oversees country-specific study operations, collaborating with country COLs and third-party CROs (when applicable) to ensure effective and efficient study implementation.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for country COLs, providing oversight of study performance, addressing issues, and coordinating corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborates with global and local teams to respond to regulatory inquiries and audits from IRBs, Health Authorities, and Ethics Committees, ensuring adherence to best practices and consistent study execution.
• Facilitates communication with stakeholders through various channels (calls, newsletters, etc.), keeping them informed of study progress, timelines, risks, and operational plans, ensuring alignment across regions.
• May work with the Global Patient Partner to incorporate the patient's voice and perspective into the study strategy.
• Ensures the timely distribution of key study documents (protocols, ICFs, manuals) to country COLs.
• Potentially develops and implements a study-specific diversity plan.

If you are interested in this excellent Global Clinical Operations Lead role, please apply here or get in touch with Chloe Mccausland at Clearline Recruitment.

Job Title: Global Clinical Operations Lead
Location: Welwyn (Hybrid - 2 days minimum in office)
Salary: 339.27 - 376.97 per day (PAYE) OR 450.00 - 500.00 per day (UMB)
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
6 Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Are you looking for a role that makes you feel valued, important and offers you the opportunity to make meaningful and transformative positive impacts on people's lives?

We are working with a global client whose ethos is plain and simple: we come to work to help be a part of a better future. If you are looking for a role within a business that inspires self-motivation, commitment and passion then you may just be the perfect missing piece to their team in Welwyn (Hybrid basis with 2 days minimum in the office).

Our client requires a Global Clinical Operations Lead. They are committed to rewarding their employees for their impactful challenging work, so here are the perks:

• Hybrid (2 days in office), providing flexibility when able
• Free parking onsite
• 25 days holiday per annum + recognised bank holidays

You will be the kind of person who wants to make a difference within your day-to-day work, but of course there are a few other requirements:

• Customer-Centricity: Prioritise patient and site needs, fostering a customer-focused culture that drives growth and innovation.
• Growth Mindset: Embrace learning, encourage others to do the same, and take on new experiences and risks.
• Enterprise View: Advocate for the broader organizational goals, understanding trade-offs and resource impacts.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Promote a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring all voices are heard and valued.
• Organisational & Problem-Solving Skills: Efficiently plan and manage clinical operations programs.
• Communication: Transparent, strategic, and effective in both speaking and listening.
• Leadership: Inspire and collaborate with diverse teams.

You will also be responsible for:

• Responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of all operational aspects of one or more studies across all phases (start-up, conduct, and closeout), in compliance with ICH / GCP and relevant regulatory standards.
• Develops and monitors study timelines, budgets, risks, and operational plans, ensuring quality and compliance, while incorporating diversity and inclusion strategies as applicable.
• Manages the selection, oversight, and closure of study-related vendors, ensuring smooth operations, tracking budgets, and approving related invoices.
• Oversees country-specific study operations, collaborating with country COLs and third-party CROs (when applicable) to ensure effective and efficient study implementation.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for country COLs, providing oversight of study performance, addressing issues, and coordinating corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborates with global and local teams to respond to regulatory inquiries and audits from IRBs, Health Authorities, and Ethics Committees, ensuring adherence to best practices and consistent study execution.
• Facilitates communication with stakeholders through various channels (calls, newsletters, etc.), keeping them informed of study progress, timelines, risks, and operational plans, ensuring alignment across regions.
• May work with the Global Patient Partner to incorporate the patient's voice and perspective into the study strategy.
• Ensures the timely distribution of key study documents (protocols, ICFs, manuals) to country COLs.
• Potentially develops and implements a study-specific diversity plan.

If you are interested in this excellent Global Clinical Operations Lead role, please apply here or get in touch with Chloe Mccausland at Clearline Recruitment.

Job Title: Global Clinical Operations Lead
Location: Welwyn (Hybrid - 2 days minimum in office)
Salary: 339.27 - 376.97 per day (PAYE) OR 450.00 - 500.00 per day (UMB)
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
6 Month Contract (Inside IR35)