Clinical Research Associate

CCS-Global; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Home office setup

Private healthcare

Job summary

CCS-Global is seeking Clinical Research Associates (CRA I & II) for its UK FSP team. You will monitor sites across the UK, work within sponsor pipelines, and progress along defined tracks toward seniority and leadership roles.

You will benefit from industry-leading training, clear progression, and a structure that reduces burnout while enabling focus on high-quality data and patient safety across diverse therapeutic areas like Oncology and Immunology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–12 months of independent on-site monitoring in the UK (CRA I).
• 12–18+ months for CRA II.
• Degree in Life Sciences; Nursing/Pharmacy encouraged.
• Valid UK driving license and ability to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Perform site visits (SQV, SIV, RMV, COV) per ICH-GCP.
• Build relationships with investigative sites across the UK.
• Manage data quality and patient safety standards.
• Collaborate with global project teams to meet timelines.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge (UK)

Solutions-focused mindset

Mobility: UK driving license

Education

Life Sciences degree

Job description

Join the Future of Clinical Research | CRA I & II (FSP)

Are you ready to elevate your monitoring career within a team that actually values your growth? Due to significant project wins and a rapidly expanding global portfolio, we are looking for dedicated Clinical Research Associates (CRA I & II) to join our world-class Functional Service Provider (FSP) team in the UK for an exclusive client to CCS-Global.

Why This Role?

We know the market is starting to get busy, but here is why CCS Global's client stands out:

• Clear Path for Progression: If you perform, you progress, with defined tracks into Senior CRA, Lead CRA, and Clinical Project Management.
• Great Work Structure: Say goodbye to burnout. The FSP model is designed for focus, allowing you to work deeply within a specific sponsor's pipeline with manageable site loads and travel needs and no onsite minimum's
• Best-in-Class Training: Whether you are a CRA I looking to master complex protocols or a CRA II aiming for leadership, their continuous professional development programs are industry-leading.
• Industry-Leaning Benefits: From competitive car allowances, new home office setups, to comprehensive private healthcare and generous pension and bonus structures.

The Opportunity

As part of the UK FSP team, you will be at the forefront of innovative trials in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Immunology, and Rare Disease.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all types of site visits (SQV, SIV, RMV, and COV) in accordance with ICH-GCP.
• Build strong, consultative relationships with investigative sites across the UK.
• Manage complex clinical data and ensure the highest standards of patient safety and data integrity.
• Collaborate with a global project team to meet enrollment timelines and quality milestones.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: A minimum of 6-12 months of independent on-site monitoring experience within the UK (for CRA I) or 12 to 18 months+ (for CRA II).
• Education: A degree in Life Sciences or a related field (Nursing/Pharmacy backgrounds are highly encouraged).
• Skills: Strong knowledge of UK regulatory requirements and a "solutions-first" mindset.
• Mobility: A valid UK driving license and the flexibility to travel to sites nationwide.