482 Clinical Research Associate jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title: Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Location: London, UK (Field-based with regular site visits)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with a minimum of 2 years of independent monitoring experience to join our London-based team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and integrity of clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas. You will conduct 4–6 monitoring visits per month , providing oversight of study sites while maintaining compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, and study protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine monitoring visits (site initiation, interim, and close-out) across assigned sites in London and surrounding regions.
• Ensure adherence to protocol, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of case report forms (CRFs) against source data.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies and protocol deviations in collaboration with site staff.
• Maintain effective communication with investigators, site personnel, and internal study teams.
• Prepare and submit timely monitoring reports and follow-up documentation.
• Support investigators and sites in resolving queries and ensuring readiness for audits and inspections.
• Contribute to trial start-up activities when required (e.g., site feasibility, essential document collection).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of independent monitoring experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and UK clinical trial regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple sites.
• Willingness to travel frequently (4–6 site visits per month).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities within a growing clinical operations team.
• Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and phases of clinical development.
• Supportive work environment with mentorship from senior CRAs.

Job Title: Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Location: London, UK (Field-based with regular site visits)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with a minimum of 2 years of independent monitoring experience to join our London-based team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and integrity of clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas. You will conduct 4–6 monitoring visits per month , providing oversight of study sites while maintaining compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, and study protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine monitoring visits (site initiation, interim, and close-out) across assigned sites in London and surrounding regions.
• Ensure adherence to protocol, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of case report forms (CRFs) against source data.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies and protocol deviations in collaboration with site staff.
• Maintain effective communication with investigators, site personnel, and internal study teams.
• Prepare and submit timely monitoring reports and follow-up documentation.
• Support investigators and sites in resolving queries and ensuring readiness for audits and inspections.
• Contribute to trial start-up activities when required (e.g., site feasibility, essential document collection).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of independent monitoring experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and UK clinical trial regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple sites.
• Willingness to travel frequently (4–6 site visits per month).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities within a growing clinical operations team.
• Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and phases of clinical development.
• Supportive work environment with mentorship from senior CRAs.

Job Title: Freelance Clinical Research Associate – Associate Level (Oncology)

Location: Hybrid UK Based

Employment Type: Freelance

Function: Clinical Operations

Therapeutic Area: Oncology

Reports To: Clinical Operations Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Freelance Clinical Research Associate (Associate Level) with a passion for oncology clinical trials. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career CRA to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, cross-functional research environment. You will support clinical trial activities across multiple oncology study sites, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, ICH-GCP, and study protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site monitoring visits (pre-study, initiation, routine, and close-out) for oncology clinical trials in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in site selection and feasibility assessments.
• Ensure proper documentation and timely resolution of site issues.
• Support site staff in understanding and complying with study protocols and GCP guidelines.
• Verify source data and case report forms (CRFs) for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Ensure timely collection and review of essential regulatory documents.
• Track patient recruitment and retention efforts at assigned sites.
• Participate in CRA training sessions, project team meetings, and sponsor meetings as required.
• Maintain high-quality communication with clinical sites and sponsor/CRO teams.
• Escalate site performance or compliance issues as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical research experience (internships or study coordinator experience may be considered).
• Exposure to oncology trials (academic, site, or CRO experience).
• Understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), EDC systems, and Microsoft Office.

• Monitor clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to protocols, SOPs, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP, FDA, EMA).
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical data through source document verification.
• Ensure subject rights, safety, and well-being are protected throughout the trial.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clinical investigators and site staff.
• Train site personnel on trial procedures and data collection methods.
• Manage site logistics, including drug accountability and investigational product supplies.
• Prepare site visit reports and communicate findings and action items to relevant parties.
• Identify and escalate potential risks and issues to study management promptly.
• Participate in the initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits for clinical trial sites.
• Contribute to the development of study-related documents, such as protocols and Case Report Forms (CRFs).

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Excellent monitoring skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence effectively.
• Proficiency in using clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and travel as needed for site visits (if applicable, although primary focus is remote coordination).
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously in a remote setting.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages is a plus.

• Initiate, monitor, and close-out clinical trial sites according to study protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure the accurate and timely collection, verification, and reporting of clinical data.
• Conduct site visits (qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out) to assess patient safety, data integrity, and protocol compliance.
• Train and support site staff on study-specific procedures, data entry, and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve data discrepancies and outstanding issues with investigators and site staff.
• Prepare and present study progress reports to project teams and management.
• Maintain communication with investigators, site personnel, and study sponsors.
• Ensure all study-related documentation is maintained accurately and comprehensively.
• Participate in the development of study protocols and other trial-related documents.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as GCP and relevant regulatory standards.

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Research Associate or in a similar clinical research role.
• Thorough understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in using clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with site personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to clinical trial sites as required.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

• Identifying, evaluating, and selecting potential clinical trial sites.
• Initiating study sites by verifying compliance with protocol, regulations, and GCP.
• Conducting routine site visits (monitoring visits) to assess the progress of study and data collection.
• Ensuring that all investigational product is accounted for and properly managed at the sites.
• Monitoring data accuracy and integrity, and ensuring timely entry into the clinical database.
• Resolving site-specific issues and escalating unresolved issues to the project manager.
• Providing training and support to site staff on study requirements and procedures.
• Ensuring adherence to the trial protocol, investigational plan, and relevant regulations.
• Preparing and presenting monitoring reports and communicating findings to the study team.
• Maintaining effective communication with investigators and site personnel.
• Contributing to the development of study-related documents.
• Ensuring all documentation is maintained in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.