Clinical Research Associate

AstraZeneca; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking a Clinical Research Associate to act as the primary face of our studies at assigned sites across the UK. You will support start-up, regulatory submissions, site training, and ongoing monitoring to ensure high quality and patient safety.

The role involves travel and collaboration with local study leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity and timely trial progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in life sciences or related field.
• Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP.
• Knowledge of local regulations.
• Experience in monitoring late-phase trials (2-4).
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to travel nationally/internationally.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential investigators and build a high-performing site network.
• Lead start-up and regulatory maintenance including EC/IRB submissions.
• Train and advise site staff on study requirements and ICH-GCP.
• Monitor data quality and assist in data management activities.
• Prepare for audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

ICH-GCP

Travel willingness

Clinical trials monitoring

Drug development

Education

Bachelor degree in life science

Tools

CTMS

eTMF

Job description

Introduction To Role

As a Clinical Research Associate, you will be the primary face of our studies at assigned sites, ensuring excellence from start-up through close-out. You will collaborate closely with local study leadership and cross-functional partners to uphold the highest standards of quality, compliance and patient safety. Your work will directly influence trial timelines, data integrity and the speed at which new therapies move forward.

Job Title: Clinical Research Associate

Location: UK - Field-based,

Introduction To Role

As a Clinical Research Associate, you will be the primary face of our studies at assigned sites, ensuring excellence from start-up through close-out. You will collaborate closely with local study leadership and cross-functional partners to uphold the highest standards of quality, compliance and patient safety. Your work will directly influence trial timelines, data integrity and the speed at which new therapies move forward.

In this role, you will bring structure and momentum to complex studies training and guiding site teams, leveraging risk-based approaches, and translating insights from the field into action. You will join a community that pairs scientific rigor with digital and data driven tools, all in service of delivering life-changing medicines to people who need them most.

Accountabilities

• Contribute to identifying and assessing potential investigators to build a high-performing site network aligned with protocol needs and patient access.
• lead start-up and regulatory maintenance including Site Qualification Visits; collection, preparation, review and tracking of documents; and submissions to EC/IRB and Regulatory Authorities for study start-up and throughout the study.
• Train, support and advise Investigators and site staff on study-specific requirements and Risk Based Quality Management principles; confirm completion and documentation of required training, including ICH-GCP; keep sites inspection-ready at all times.
• Actively participate in Local Study Team meetings and contribute to National Investigators meetings as applicable; share recruitment and site performance insights to drive data-informed decisions and actions.
• Initiate, monitor and close study sites in line with AstraZeneca Procedural Documents and the study-specific Monitoring Plan; perform remote and onsite visits and remote data checks; collaborate with LSAD on visit timing and type when required.
• Perform Source Data Review, Case Report Form review and Source Data Verification per the Monitoring Plan; conduct regular Site Quality Risk Assessments and adapt monitoring intensity accordingly; ensure timely data query resolution and partner with data management to drive robust data quality.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of Serious Adverse Events and follow-ups; elevate systematic or serious quality issues, data privacy breaches and CSP or ICH-GCP compliance issues per local processes; ensure compliance with the Code of Ethics, company policies (including SHE) and local/national/regional legislation.
• Manage study supplies, drug supplies and drug accountability at sites; prepare study drug for destruction where applicable.
• Update CTMS and other systems within required timelines; prepare and finalize monitoring visit reports and follow-up letters in line with SOPs; ensure timely collection and upload of essential documents into the eTMF and support regular QC checks; ensure site documents and communications are ready for archiving and completion of the local eTMF.
• Prepare for and collaborate during audits and regulatory inspections with LSAD and CQAD; assist sites in maintaining an inspection-ready ISF.
• Provide feedback on research-related information including site and investigator insights and competing studies; collaborate with local MSLs as directed by LSAD or line manager.
• Drive site performance by proactively identifying issues, resolving them promptly and escalating appropriately; with tenure and experience, take on additional responsibilities associated with LSAD to broaden your impact.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor degree in related discipline, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH-GCP
• Good knowledge of relevant local regulations.
• Good knowledge and experience of cell and gene therapies
• Understanding of the drug development process.
• Prior experience in monitoring clinical trials in late phases ( 2-4), study drug handling and data management.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good collaboration and interpersonal skills. Good negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel nationally/internationally as required.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Ability to work in an environment of remote collaborators.
• Manages change with a positive approach for self, team and the business; sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and add value.
• Ability to champion more efficient and effective methods and processes to deliver quality clinical trials with reduced budget and in less time.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines.
• Familiarity with risk-based monitoring approaches, including remote monitoring.

Date Posted

25-Sept-2026

Closing Date

01-Oct-2026

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