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Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Hybrid – London Region

RBW Consulting is excited to announce an opportunity on behalf of a small CRO client we are partnered with. This company focuses on UK-based studies and site visits are regionally based around the London area.

This opportunity offers exposure to varied therapy areas, manageable site visits, and the chance to develop beyond traditional monitoring responsibilities.

The Role

You’ll be working on a broad portfolio of studies, from initiation through to close out, across multiple therapy areas including respiratory and emerging fields. This hybrid position involves monitoring sites (primarily in and around London) and attending the office approximately twice per month.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring visits at UK trial sites
• Setting up, managing, and maintaining eTMFs
• Ensuring delivery of studies within budget and timelines
• Liaising with sponsors, vendors, and internal teams to maintain project oversight
• Supporting colleagues through training and mentoring in areas of expertise
• Contributing to project, client, and team meetings

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year experience as a CRA (can consider candidates with academic or industry experience)
• A proactive approach with the flexibility to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

The Offer

• Salary range: £40,000–£47,000 , with potential annual increases
• 25 days annual leave plus standard benefits
• Hybrid working model (office attendance twice per month)
• Opportunities for professional growth, with development into Senior CRA or Project Management roles

This role is ideal for CRAs who enjoy a mix of independence and collaboration, and who want to be part of an organisation that values quality, career growth, and work-life balance.

To apply:

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Joe Pearce for any further information

About RBW Consulting

RBW Consulting is a life sciences talent & strategic consultancy with purpose, delivered through what we call Human Intelligence. We help life sciences businesses change the world by giving them the people, insight & networks to innovate and scale. We are proud of our role in helping companies deliver better health and wellbeing outcomes for patients We give back by playing an active role in funding initiatives that change lives We’ve created a culture rooted in support, transparency and mutual commitment. We lead with our values from the inside; empowering and investing in our people is more important than short-term commercial gain.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency

RBW Consulting is an equal opportunity workplace. We prioritize talent (both current and potential) over resumes, challenge the status quo, and value people as our most important asset. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, visible or invisible disability, medical condition, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all levels and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

• Conduct pre-study, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits to clinical trial sites.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of clinical data and source documents.
• Ensure that all study-related activities are conducted in accordance with the study protocol, Investigator's Brochure, and applicable regulations.
• Train and support investigators and site staff on study procedures and requirements.
• Monitor patient recruitment and retention at study sites.
• Identify, document, and escalate site issues and discrepancies to the Clinical Operations Manager.
• Ensure timely submission of study-related documents and regulatory information.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clinical investigators and site personnel.
• Prepare and present monitoring visit reports.
• Participate in the development of study protocols and Case Report Forms (CRFs) as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, pharmacy, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate or equivalent role in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• In-depth knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
• Excellent understanding of medical terminology and clinical trial processes.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to clinical sites (approximately 50-70% travel may be required).
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to data integrity and patient safety.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

• Monitor clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to protocol, GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Verify the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of clinical data.
• Manage study-related documentation and regulatory submissions.
• Communicate effectively with investigators, site staff, and study sponsors.
• Identify, evaluate, and select potential clinical trial sites.
• Train site personnel on study protocols and procedures.
• Perform site initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Address and resolve site-level issues and discrepancies.
• Ensure timely reporting of adverse events and protocol deviations.
• Contribute to the development of clinical trial protocols and study plans.

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Research Associate or in a similar clinical research role.
• In-depth knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with clinical trial monitoring procedures and data management systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to clinical sites as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and clinical trial management software.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to patient safety.

We are looking for an Associate Quantitative Analyst to join our Quantitative Research team.

This team is responsible for developing and validating the financial models that drive our market risk analytics, with a particular focus on liquidity risk and credit charges in private market portfolios.

As part of a growing quantitative team—alongside Quant Development, Quant Strategies, and Risk Advisory—you will play a key role in shaping the firm’s expanding capabilities in credit and equity derivatives, building on our established expertise in interest rate and FX risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and document pricing and risk models for credit and equity derivatives as part of the firm’s strategic expansion in these areas.
• Work closely with Quant Dev to integrate new models into our internal Python-based risk platform.
• Support the Quant Strategies and Risk Advisory teams with model calibration, validation, and interpretation across private credit and equity-related exposures.
• Contribute to liquidity risk modelling, credit charge calculation, and scenario analysis for private market portfolios.
• Conduct research into new modelling methodologies and maintain awareness of market and regulatory developments.
• Translate complex model outputs into actionable insights for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare technical documentation, testing frameworks, and presentation materials for model sign-off and client communication.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quantitative finance, risk modelling, or financial engineering role.
• Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative/STEM field (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science).
• Practical experience with pricing and risk management of credit and/or equity derivatives, ideally across multiple asset classes.
• Strong programming skills in Python for financial modelling and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of market risk concepts including VaR, stress testing, sensitivities, and exposure analysis.
• Ability to work independently on model design and testing, while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain quantitative results to non-specialist audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project streams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with C++ or Rust for performance-critical quantitative modelling.
• Familiarity with private market liquidity risk, credit charges, and illiquid portfolio analytics.
• Exposure to interest rate and FX derivatives and related risk frameworks.

Benefits

Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.

Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.

Our core company values are;

• Accountability – Getting it done and owning the result.
• Teamwork – We succeed by helping others succeed.
• Integrity – We serve our clients; the responsibility is sacrosanct. 
• Diversity – Diversity boosts creativity – creativity is our edge.
• Kaizen – Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.

Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• You are calm, thoughtful, and responsive when things don’t go as planned.
• You are well-prepared, whether it be for an investigator meeting, site visit or project team update, always staying two steps ahead of the game.
• You find quick and creative ways of overcoming difficulties.
• You have an impeccable eye for detail.
• You identify potential study risks and propose solutions on how to mitigate them.
• You take responsibility in the quality and outcomes of your work.
• You are adept at handling conflict by using tried and true resolution strategies.
  
  

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience
  
  

• Candidates should have at least 2 years CRA experience within the CRO or pharmaceutical industry.
• Oncology experience, early phase experience desirable although not essential.
• Availability for domestic travel including overnight stays, which may constitute up to approximately 50-60% travel commitment (international travel may be required for some senior level positions)
• Fluency in English
  
  

The Role and Department
You will be working as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in the Bourne-Worster group, within the Department of Chemistry at Durham University, which is located on the Science Campus, a 10-minute walk away from Durham old town. The post is available for 2.5 years, including a 1-year probation period, ideally starting by March 2026 (although flexibility around this date is possible). The usual starting salary is grade 7, spine point 30 (£38,249 per year before taxes).

A World Top 100 department, the at Durham is one of the very best in the UK, with an outstanding reputation for excellence in research, teaching and employability of our students. 96% of our research outputs were rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the latest UK-wide review (REF 2021). Our Chemistry degree is among the best in the UK (5^th in the Complete University Guide 2024, 10^th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, and 11^th in the Guardian University Guide 2024). We are an active and vibrant department, with a strong cohort of early career academics and future leaders.

As a PDRA in computational chemistry at Durham, you will have access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities, including Durham's High-Performance Computer, Hamilton (15,616 CPU cores, 36TB RAM and 1.9PB disk space). As part of the Northern 8 cluster, members of Durham University can also submit projects to the Tier 2 supercomputer Bede (32 IBM Power 9 dual-CPU nodes, each with 4 NVIDIA V100 GPUs and high performance interconnect). The is also well-provisioned with computational resources and you will be able to carry out much of your routine work on our two new dedicated server machines (each 64 CPU cores, NVIDIA Tesla A30 GPU unit, 384GB RAM and over 24TB storage).

The Role

This post is fixed term for 30 months, in line with funding awarded to the PI as part of her Royal Society University Research Fellowship.

You will be employed to work on research that will be led by the Principal Investigator (PI). Whilst this means that you will not be carrying out independent research in your own right, the expectation is that you will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of your own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.

Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by March 2026, although flexibility around this date is possible.