Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – UK
📍 Reading
🕒 Full-time | ✈️ Travel required
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in the UK to join a sponsor-dedicated clinical trials team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the successful execution of multiple clinical trials, maintaining high-quality data, and supporting site performance.
You will monitor investigative sites, drive recruitment strategies, ensure compliance with GCP and ICH guidelines, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality study outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct site monitoring visits: selection, initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out
* Support sites in implementing and tracking subject recruitment plans to meet project goals
* Deliver protocol and study-specific training to site staff
* Evaluate site compliance and data quality, escalating issues when necessary
* Track study progress: regulatory submissions, subject enrollment, CRF completion, and data query resolution
* Ensure TMF and ISF documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained according to GCP and local regulations
* Prepare detailed monitoring reports, follow-up letters, and action plans
* Collaborate with project teams to support overall study execution and timelines
* Provide input during start-up phase and ongoing study activities where required
Requirements
* Minimum 18 months of independent on-site monitoring experience
* Proven experience managing multiple clinical trial protocols across diverse sites
* Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH guidelines
* Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent industry experience
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Flexibility and willingness to travel to sites
* Previous experience in oncology, rare disease, or other therapeutic areas is a plus
Why Apply?
* Work on cutting-edge clinical trials and make a tangible impact on patient care
* Collaborate with experienced study teams and gain exposure to next-generation clinical development
* Advance your career in a dynamic, sponsor-dedicated clinical trials environment
* Access to world-class training and professional development opportunities