Clinical Project Assistant

Russell Tobin; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical development organization in London seeks a proactive Project Associate to support clinical development initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Life Sciences and 2–3 years of experience in clinical research or project coordination. Responsibilities include project planning, documentation management, and facilitating communication across teams. This role offers the opportunity to impact scientific advancement within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in clinical research, project coordination, or consultancy.
• Understanding of drug development and clinical trial processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed timelines and track deliverables.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, reports, and meeting materials.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings and workshops.

Skills

Proactive and detail-oriented

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

Project Associate – Clinical Development (12-Month Contract)

📅 Start Date: ASAP

📍 Location: White City, London.

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Associate to support multiple clinical development initiatives within a dynamic and collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in clinical research or project coordination who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys driving operational excellence.

About the Role

As a Project Associate, you’ll play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical development projects. You’ll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure deliverables are completed on time, documentation is well managed, and communication flows seamlessly across teams.

Your primary focus will be supporting the Protocol Design Excellence (PDE) team within the Clinical Science group.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project planning and execution by maintaining detailed timelines and tracking deliverables.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, reports, and meeting materials.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings and workshops, including agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams and stakeholders to ensure effective communication.
• Create structured PowerPoint content and visuals to support project updates and decision-making.
• Monitor deliverables for quality and compliance with project standards.
• Identify and escalate risks or issues that may impact project delivery.
• Analyze project data to provide insights and support informed decision-making.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in clinical research, project coordination, or consultancy.
• Understanding of drug development and clinical trial processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• (Desirable) Experience using AI tools within clinical development.

Why Join

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking clinical development team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role offers exposure to global clinical projects and the opportunity to make an impact in advancing scientific excellence.