199 Research Associate jobs in the United Kingdom

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.

We're currently partnering with a leading international pharmaceutical company to recruit a Junior CRA.

Location: West London
Hybrid: Twice a week in office

DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE

* Site evaluation and setup for commercial distribution including training of dosing in collaboration with the Clinical Project Manager or designee
* Maintenance of contacts with sites for commercial distribution and sites which may be involved in clinical trials
* Collection of essential documents according to ICH-GCP E6 (R2) and applicable regulations
* Monitoring of data collection and pharmacovigilance/ safety reporting at the sites where a post authorisation study is conducted
* Site setup, initiation, close-out and management (including monitoring) of sites participating in clinical and post-authorisation studies on an as needs basis
* Site management including site supplies, site payment process, etc.
* Study/clinical trial status tracking and progress update to team
* EC/IRB and regulatory submissions
* Participation in investigator meetings and other meetings as necessary
* Attendance of conferences as applicable
* Contribution to other tasks such as creation of newsletters as directed by the Clinical Project Manager or designee
* Assist with audits as required
* Contribute to initiatives and process improvements as required
* Contribute to Literature Reviews.

KEY RESULT AREAS

* Feasibility assessments/visit evaluations for clinical and post-authorisation studies
* Site setup for commercial distribution according to post-authorisation requirements
* Site setup for clinical trials (as needs basis)
* Site management: investigating, following up and escalating site issues as needed.
* Delivery of data accuracy through CRF review through on-site and remote monitoring according to the risk-based monitoring plan to ensure patient safety, compliance and decreased risks.
* Assistance with pharmacovigilance, safety reporting management and investigations of quality complaints
* In-house/ on-site document quality management (including, but not limited to, trial master file, investigator site file).

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

* Graduate qualifications in Biological Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy or related discipline
* Post-graduate qualifications desirable
* At least 2 years proven experience as a CRA
* Working knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
* On-site experience
* Proven experience in managing clinical trials/projects

WHAT'S ON OFFER

* A competitive salary with benefits.
* The chance to contribute and be part of team whose work directly benefits healthcare and strives to improve people's lives.
* A real hands-on opportunity to gain a high degree of commercial exposure.
* The chance to work alongside world-leading scientific experts.
* Working with highly-talented and dedicated colleagues in a fast-growing company that combines a focus on cutting-edge science with commercial delivery.

Interested in making a difference?
Apply now or reach out to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

• Job Title: Lead Clinical Research Associate
• Location: Remote in UK
• Salary: £56,000 - £62,000
• Additional Benefits: Car allowance (or company car) and bonus
• Company: Global CRO

RBW Consulting is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity on behalf of one of our esteemed clients. As one of the few rapidly growing Contract Research Organizations (CROs) for UK studies, our client is expanding their site management team with multiple hires this year. They are involved in a diverse range of studies, including cutting-edge research in advanced therapies such as CAR-T.

Join a highly experienced team dedicated to excellence in clinical research. In this role, you will benefit from a supportive management team committed to your professional growth. They provide clear guidance on the skills needed for advancement and offer fluid career development opportunities across various departments.

This company prioritizes quality over metrics and is currently generating significant excitement within their UK team.

Key accountabilities

• Autonomy of investigator sites with full responsibility for the successful management of sites through study life cycle (start-up to close-out);
• Conduct feasibility, pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites, mainly phase 1 to 3 and within all available therapeutic areas;
• Prepare accordingly and attend investigator meetings, coordinating timely delivery and subsequent proper storage and accountability of clinical supplies and following-up of drug safety issues;
• Perform source document verification and case report form review;
• Perform regulatory document review;
• Conduct study drug inventory;
• Perform adverse event and serious adverse event reporting and follow-up; and
• Assess patient recruitment and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in health-related field (or equivalent)
• Proven CRA experience; 5 years minimum

Why Join?

• Supportive Environment : Build strong relationships with a transparent management team focused on your development.
• Innovative Approach : Work with a company that embraces a 360 monitoring approach and leverages AI to enhance efficiency and save time.
• Results-Driven KPIs : Our client's key performance indicators are centered around tangible study outcomes, such as patient recruitment, visit reports, and resolving site issues.

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.

• Job Title: Senior CRA / Senior CRA II
• Location: Remote in UK
• Salary: £50,000 - £58,000
• Additional Benefits: Car allowance (or company car) and bonus
• Company: Global CRO

RBW Consulting is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity on behalf of one of our esteemed clients. As one of the few rapidly growing Contract Research Organizations (CROs) for UK studies, our client is expanding their site management team with multiple hires this year. They are involved in a diverse range of studies, including cutting-edge research in advanced therapies such as CAR-T.

Join a highly experienced team dedicated to excellence in clinical research. We are seeking skilled monitors with a minimum of 3 years of CRA experience. In this role, you will benefit from a supportive management team committed to your professional growth. They provide clear guidance on the skills needed for advancement and offer fluid career development opportunities across various departments.

This company prioritizes quality over metrics and is currently generating significant excitement within their UK team.

Key accountabilities

• Autonomy of investigator sites with full responsibility for the successful management of sites through study life cycle (start-up to close-out);
• Conduct feasibility, pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites, mainly phase 1 to 3 and within all available therapeutic areas;
• Prepare accordingly and attend investigator meetings, coordinating timely delivery and subsequent proper storage and accountability of clinical supplies and following-up of drug safety issues;
• Perform source document verification and case report form review;
• Perform regulatory document review;
• Conduct study drug inventory;
• Perform adverse event and serious adverse event reporting and follow-up; and
• Assess patient recruitment and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in health-related field (or equivalent)
• Proven CRA experience; 3 years minimum

Why Join?

• Supportive Environment : Build strong relationships with a transparent management team focused on your development.
• Innovative Approach : Work with a company that embraces a 360 monitoring approach and leverages AI to enhance efficiency and save time.
• Results-Driven KPIs : Our client's key performance indicators are centered around tangible study outcomes, such as patient recruitment, visit reports, and resolving site issues.

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.

We're currently partnering with a leading international pharmaceutical company to recruit a Senior Clinica Reasearch Assocaite.

Location: West London
Hybrid: twice a week in office


Job Summary

* Feasibility assessments/ visit evaluations for clinical trials.
* Site setup for commercial distribution and for clinical trials
* Study management
* Site management investigating, following up and escalating site issues as needed.
* Conduct remote and on-site visits in accordance with the protocols, GxP guidelines, applicable local and international regulations and company SOPs to ensure subjects rights, well-being and data reliability, ensuring audit readiness.
* Relationship management with site staff
* Assistance with pharmacovigilance, safety reporting management
* In house/ onsite document quality management


Responsabilties

Include, but are not limited to:
* Management of studies
* Site evaluation and setup for commercial distribution including site training
* Maintenance of contacts with sites for commercial distribution and sites which may be involved in clinical trials
* Collection of essential documents according to ICH-GCP, GVP and applicable regulations.
* Monitoring of data collection and pharmacovigilance/ safety reporting at the sites where a study is conducted
* Site setup, training, initiation, close-out and management (including monitoring) of studies
* Site management including site payment process and reconciliation
* Study/clinical trial status tracking, QC and progress update to team
* Prepare or Review of site visit reports
* Participation in investigator meetings and other meetings as necessary
* Attendance of, and representation at, conferences as applicable
* Contribution to other tasks such as creation of newsletters as directed
* Assist with inspections/audits as required
* Contribute to the preparation of the CSR/publications, informed consents, protocols, and guidelines, sharing ideas with study members
* Prepare documents such as informed consent, monitoring plans and study operating manual for studies.
* Assist in creating project specific training for more junior members and sites
* Takes initiative to identify areas for potential process improvements, bringing these to the attention of the Clinical Operations Manager
* Preparation of Literature Reviews and searches Senior Clinical Specialist
* Contribution to scientific discussions regarding therapeutic areas, treatments, study endpoints and investigational medicinal products.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

* Graduate qualifications in Biological Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy or related discipline
* Post-graduate qualifications desirable
* At least 4 years proven experience as a CRA
* On-site experience
* Working knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
* Proven experience in managing clinical trials/projects

WHAT'S ON OFFER

* A competitive salary with benefits.
* The chance to contribute and be part of team whose work directly benefits healthcare and strives to improve people's lives.
* A real hands-on opportunity to gain a high degree of commercial exposure.
* The chance to work alongside world-leading scientific experts.
* Working with highly-talented and dedicated colleagues in a fast-growing company that combines a focus on cutting-edge science with commercial delivery.

Interested in making a difference?
Apply now or reach out to learn more about this exciting opportunity!