We're Hiring: Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II)
Join an Award-Winning CRO with Purpose, People, and Passion!
Location: Remote (Homebased) | Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance & Benefits
Start Date: September/October 2025
Contract Type: Full-time | Travel: Occasional (UK)
About us
PHARMExcel is an ISO 9001 certified and IIP Gold accredited organisation that delivers high quality and results driven clinical services. Our broad portfolio ranges from Non -Interventional, CTIMP, ATMP, Rare Disease and Medical Devices Investigations. Most of our clients are High Profile Investigators and Entrepreneurs, Start-Up Biotech and Medtech and University Spin Outs.
We're a growing CRO that values integrity, teamwork, quality and passion. You’ll be part of a company that invests in its people and provides opportunities to make a real difference in the world of clinical research. Here, your voice is heard. Your work is valued. And your growth is supported.
We are looking for experienced CRAs who are quality driven and above all, passionate about what they do, and have an exciting pipeline of work ahead!
This role will be remote with quarterly in-person team days at our Head Office in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. There will also be expenses paid travel to trial sites as and when required.
About the Role
As a CRA II at PHARMExcel, you’ll play a central role in supporting the setup, monitoring, and close-out of clinical trials. You’ll be the primary site liaison, ensuring integrity, compliance, and excellence in every phase of trial delivery.
You will:
* Monitor multi-centre, interventional clinical trials across various phases
* Build strong relationships with investigators and site teams
* Ensure compliance with GCP, ICH, ISO 14155 and regulatory standards
* Contribute to ethics and regulatory submissions
* Maintain high-quality documentation and oversee source data verification
Key Responsibilities
* Site selection, set-up, initiation, monitoring, and close-out
* Deliver study-specific training at Site Initiation Visits (SIVs)
* Manage case report form (CRF) data accuracy and source data verification (SDV)
* Track subject recruitment progress and ensure site compliance
* Prepare visit reports, follow-up letters, and monitoring documentation
* Escalate protocol violations and serious breaches in a timely manner
* Collaborate with eTMF specialists, CRAs, and project managers to maintain trial quality
* Participate in SOP updates, process improvement, and team development
About You
We're looking for someone who is meticulous, proactive, and collaborative—with a strong desire to make an impact in clinical research.
You bring:
* 2–3+ years’ experience monitoring multi-centre clinical trials (CRA I level or equivalent)
* Demonstrated breadth of experience across Phase I to IV
* Degree in a life sciences or related field
* Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP
* Excellent communication and people skills
* Ability to travel as required
* Organised, self-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities
Must have:
· Energy and Passion
· Integrity and Desire to Learn
Nice to have:
* Familiarity with ISO 14155 and Medical Device Regulations
* Sense of Humour and Team Spirit
What You’ll Get
· Competitive salary (DOE) & car allowance
· Generous annual leave + your birthday off
· Private medical insurance
· Company bonus (performance-based)
· Remote-first culture with flexible working
· Learning & development opportunities
· Family-friendly policies & travel incentives
· Professional memberships paid for
· 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
· Wellbeing, ESG, and charity initiatives
· Supportive and collaborative work culture
Equal Opportunity Statement
PHARMExcel is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, and to help everyone achieve and be their best at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour and our business requirements. PHARMExcel operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply Now and be part of something exceptional at PHARMExcel!
Submit your application & CV via our website - https://pharmexcel-cro.com/careers
or to
careers@pharmexcel-cro.com
Closing date: 22nd August 2025
Right to Work in the UK
Please note that PHARMExcel is only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
We kindly ask that applicants ensure they meet this requirement before applying. Thank you for your understanding.
Vacancy contact: Dani Harrison, Head of People & Culture – dani.harrison@pharmexcel-cro.com