Clinical Research Associate II (Set-up Specialist)

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced individual to manage clinical trials. The role involves compliance checks, trial initiation, and investigator support. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and significant experience in clinical trial management. Join us in a collaborative environment that values inclusivity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of setting up and monitoring clinical trials.
• Strong knowledge of GCP and regulatory compliance.
• Educated to 'A' level or degree level in a related subject.

Responsibilities

• Set up, initiate and monitor clinical trials.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and provide investigator support.

Skills

Clinical trial management

GCP compliance

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in life sciences or clinical subject

Job description

Overview

Organisation/Company: KINGS COLLEGE LONDON
Research Field: Other
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3)
Country: United Kingdom
Application Deadline: 16 Nov 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About us

The King’s Health Partners Clinical Trials Office is a collaboration between King’s College London, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. It was set up to provide a single interface for those wishing to conduct clinical trials within the partner organisations, and to ensure that there are common, efficient processes for the set up and administration of clinical trials.

About the role

The successful applicant will be required to review protocols for GCP and operational compliance and take teams forward to application and initiation. The ideal applicant will also have experience of working independently with sites, performing source data verification and monitoring trials to GCP, as some site visits may be required.

The post holder will be required to:

• Set up, initiate and on occasion monitor and close clinical trials on behalf of the sponsor where one or more of the partner institutions is acting as sponsor, to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide support to investigators conducting clinical trials sponsored by partner institutions to ensure they are set up and working to the highest quality standards and report on the progress of trials.

Ensure that investigators and their teams set up and, where applicable, run trials according to sponsor’s SOPs, prevailing regulations and best research practice by providing advice, practical assistance and carrying out set-up and monitoring functions as appropriate.

This is a full time (35 hours per week) post, offered on a fixed term contract until 28/02/2027. You will be based at Guy's Campus with the expectation to be on site 1-2 days per week.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience of setting up and monitoring of clinical trials to GCP (including source data verification) OR significant experience in CTIMP trial management of multi-centre studies; in a pharmaceutical company, contract research organisation, NHS or academic setting.
• Educated to “A” level or degree level, preferably in a related subject area, e.g. a life science or clinical subject
• Sound working knowledge of the prevailing regulations and best research practices pertaining to the conduct of clinical trials, in particular GCP
• Strong planning and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks and projects, with proven ability to deliver to stringent performance criteria.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and problem-solving skills including the ability to build successful relationships and collaborate in a cross-functional team and maintain a positive work environment
• Eye for detail and ability to accurately document findings in written reports
• Able to learn and work to SOPs and demonstrate a commitment to quality culture
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally on occasion, including occasional overnight stays
• Experience across a range of therapeutic areas
• Experience and knowledge of working within the NHS Research Governance Framework.
• Experience of setting up clinical trials within the NHS/academic sector or within a pharmaceutical company
• Ability to understand and function in the different cultural environments of clinical research

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

This post may close earlier than the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit ’ pages.

Grade and Salary: £45,031- £52,514 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

Job ID: 129625

Close Date: 16-Nov-2025

Contact Person: Aysar Al-Rawi

Contact Details: [e-mail]