Clinical Scientist, eCOA

Clario; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in the UK is looking for an experienced Clinical Scientist to join their eCOA team. In this pivotal role, you will design and validate electronic clinical outcome assessments crucial for global trials, integrating clinical expertise with innovative technology. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and support clinical validation, ensuring compliance with good clinical practices. The position offers competitive compensation, hybrid options, and the chance to impact patient care positively.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and incentives

Private health, pension, and life insurance

Flexible time off

Employee wellbeing programs

Modern technology for remote collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience with assessment tools and psychiatric scales.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical trial or clinical setting.
• Fluency in English; additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical authority in developing eCOAs.
• Collaborate with teams on electronic form layouts.
• Support validation expertise for Business Analyst and Test teams.
• Present eCOA batteries for trial approvals.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate degree in psychology, social work, counselling, psychiatric nursing

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of clinical assessments? As a Clinical Scientist within our eCOA team, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and validating electronic clinical outcome assessments that power global trials. This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with innovative technology, ensuring accurate, patient-centered data collection that drives better evidence and faster therapies.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and incentives
• Private health, pension, and life insurance
• Flexible time off and hybrid work options
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
• Modern technology for remote collaboration

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide clinical subject matter expertise in developing eCOAs to meet client needs
• Collaborate with internal teams on electronic form layout, interface, and validation rules
• Act as eCOA Clinical Science SME on client calls from study start through platform go‑live
• Support Business Analyst and Test teams with clinical validation expertise
• Review and evaluate data from eCOA platforms, usability testing, and surveys to improve functionality
• Liaise with sponsors and scale authors as required
• Present eCOA batteries for large international trials to sponsors for approval
• Work with operational groups to resolve clinical-related issues in services and software
• Develop work instructions, process guidelines, and SOPs to ensure compliance with GCP and SOP requirements
• Participate in team meetings and maintain communication with remote staff

What We Look For

• Graduate degree in psychology, social work, counselling, psychiatric nursing, or related field
• Minimum 4 years’ experience administering assessment tools, psychiatric symptom rating scales, and/or neurocognition scales; structured diagnostic interview experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a clinical trial, research, or clinical setting
• Knowledge of scale development and clinical assessment best practices
• Fluency in English; additional languages preferred
• Basic understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%, including overnight stays
• Based in or able to work remotely from the UK

At Clario, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life‑changing therapies to patients faster.