Lead Clinical Research Associate

RBW Consulting; Remote; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A global CRO is seeking a Lead Clinical Research Associate to manage investigator sites remotely in the UK. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of CRA experience and a health-related degree. You will be responsible for overseeing the successful management of research sites, conducting various visits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position offers a supportive environment, opportunities for career growth, and a competitive salary between £56,000 - £63,000, along with additional benefits including a car allowance and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Potential sign-on bonus

Extensive training and support

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA).
• Relevant degree in a health-related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage investigator sites throughout the study life cycle.
• Conduct feasibility, pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits.
• Prepare for and attend investigator meetings.
• Perform source document verification and regulatory document review.
• Conduct study drug inventory and adverse event reporting.

Skills

CRA experience

Health-related degree

Education

Bachelor of Science in health-related field or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Lead Clinical Research Associate

Location

Remote in UK

Salary

£56,000 - £63,000 (DOE)

Benefits

Car allowance (or company car) and bonus

Sign-on Bonus

Potential sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates

Company

Global CRO

RBW Consulting is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity on behalf of one of our esteemed clients. As one of the few rapidly growing Contract Research Organizations (CROs) for UK studies, our client is expanding their site management team with multiple hires this year. They are involved in a diverse range of studies, including cutting‑edge research in advanced therapies such as CAR‑T.

Join a highly experienced team dedicated to excellence in clinical research. In this role, you will benefit from a supportive management team committed to your professional growth. They provide clear guidance on the skills needed for advancement and offer fluid career development opportunities across various departments.

This company prioritizes quality over metrics and is currently generating significant excitement within their UK team.

Key accountabilities

• Autonomy of investigator sites with full responsibility for the successful management of sites through study life cycle (start‑up to close‑out);
• Conduct feasibility, pre‑study, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites, mainly phase 1 to 3 and within all available therapeutic areas;
• Prepare accordingly and attend investigator meetings, coordinating timely delivery and subsequent proper storage and accountability of clinical supplies and following‑up of drug safety issues;
• Perform source document verification and case report form review;
• Perform regulatory document review;
• Conduct study drug inventory;
• Perform adverse event and serious adverse event reporting and follow‑up; and
• Assess patient recruitment and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in health‑related field (or equivalent)
• Proven CRA experience; 5 years minimum

Why Join?

• Supportive Environment : Build strong relationships with a transparent management team focused on your development.
• Innovative Approach : Work with a company that embraces a 360 monitoring approach and leverages AI to enhance efficiency and save time.
• Results‑Driven KPIs : Our client's key performance indicators are centered around tangible study outcomes, such as patient recruitment, visit reports, and resolving site issues.
• Administrative Support : Dedicated admin staff to help with site management tasks, helping to maintain a balanced workload.
• Training : Extensive training and buddy system in place.
• Career Growth : promotion opportunities up to 4 times a year.
• Therapy Areas : Access to mixed therapy areas, including advanced therapies like CAR‑T.

To apply

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Joe Pearce for any further information.

About RBW Consulting

RBW Consulting is a life sciences talent & strategic consultancy with purpose, delivered through what we call Human Intelligence. We help life sciences businesses change the world by giving them the people, insight & networks to innovate and scale. We are proud of our role in helping companies deliver better health and wellbeing outcomes for patients. We give back by playing an active role in funding initiatives that change lives. We’ve created a culture rooted in support, transparency and mutual commitment. We lead with our values from the inside; empowering and investing in our people is more important than short‑term commercial gain.

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