Senior Clinical Research Associate

WEP Clinical; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate to oversee clinical monitoring and site management. You will ensure compliance with protocols and build strong relationships with sponsors and site staff. The ideal candidate will have 5–7+ years of experience in clinical research, excellent organizational skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth while making impactful contributions to clinical research.

Benefits

Private healthcare insurance

Long-term illness cover

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Volunteer day

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years’ experience in clinical research or monitoring visits.
• Proven ability to train and mentor clinical research staff.
• Strong organizational and logistical skills for managing multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical monitoring and site management adhering to protocols.
• Conduct on-site and remote monitoring to ensure adherence to regulations.
• Build relationships with sponsors and site staff.

Skills

Leader

Detail Oriented

Problem Solver

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

MS Office

EDC systems

Job description

Are you seeking an exciting and fulfilling new opportunity? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical, where your contributions will play a key role in driving impactful solutions and improving outcomes for clients and patients. We encourage innovation and collaboration, challenging our team to bring forward ideas that make a real difference. Be part of a mission-driven organisation dedicated to advancing clinical research and transforming lives.

Role Objectives:

The WEP Clinical Senior Clinical Research Associate (Senior CRA) oversees all aspects of clinical monitoring and site management in compliance with GCP, global regulatory requirements, and WEP Clinical SOPs. They conduct on-site and remote monitoring to ensure protocol adherence, maintain essential documentation, and keep site and patient data inspection-ready. The Senior CRA builds strong relationships with sponsors and sites, serving as a key point of contact throughout the study. They may also support development of study-specific procedures (e.g., Monitoring Plans) and assist in training or coordinating other CRAs.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Leader
• Detail Oriented
• Problem Solver
• Adaptable

What You'll Do:

• Contribute to the design and review of study documents (protocols, CRFs, ICFs, and study plans).
• Lead site feasibility activities: distribute/collect questionnaires, evaluate responses, conduct SQVs, and recommend sites for selection.
• Planned and conducted SIVs, routine monitoring, and close-out visits in line with protocol, ICH-GCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with site staff; deliver training and ongoing guidance on protocol compliance and regulations.
• Verify source data and CRFs for completeness, accuracy, and consistency; always keep site files audit-ready.
• Review IP accountability, safety event documentation, and protocol deviations; drive corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage and resolve data queries, analyze error trends, and provide targeted retraining to prevent recurrence.
• Track and close action items within study or company timelines; maintain clear oversight of monitoring deliverables.
• Support investigator meetings and key internal/external meetings; contribute to SOPs, monitoring tools, and templates.
• (Lead CRA, if assigned) Oversee monitoring on complex studies; develop study-specific monitoring documents (e.g., CMP, deviation plan, report templates); finalize visit reports; train/coordinate CRAs; act as primary clinical monitoring contact for PM/Sponsor and handle CRA escalations.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree (life sciences, nursing, or related field preferred)
• 5–7+ years’ experience conducting on-site and remote monitoring visits (or equivalent clinical research experience)
• Senior CRA levelling: SCRA I (3–5 yrs) – independently manages complex sites; SCRA II (5+ yrs) – oversees complex sites/regions, mentors peers, and drives process improvements
• Broad therapeutic exposure across multiple study types and indications
• Strong technical/scientific aptitude with the ability to quickly grasp and execute clinical protocols
• Advanced organizational and logistical skills; able to manage multiple sites/protocols within budget and timelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident stakeholder engagement
• Solid understanding of medical/therapeutic areas and medical terminology
• Proven ability to train, coach, and mentor clinical research staff
• Proficient with MS Office and EDC systems; willing to travel up to 80%

What We Offer:

• Private healthcare insurance
• Long-term illness Cover
• Death in service coverSalary sacrifice pension
• Annual leave
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Volunteer day

What sets us apart:

WEP Clinical partners with sponsors to help patients and physicians gain early access to medicines when no other treatment options are available. WEP Clinical has over 15 years of experience distributing products to more than 120 countries worldwide, addressing unmet patient needs.

We're Committed to Our Team:

WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth, development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about our team events and all that we do to support our employees.

We're Committed to DEI:

At WEP Clinical, acceptance, recognition, and engagement are the core values of our DEI. We are committed to providing employees with opportunities for personal and professional growth and success, embracing the unique identities of all individuals.

Our services include:

• Access Programs
• Clinical Trial Services
• Patient Site Solutions
• Clinical Trial Supply
• Market Access and Commercialisation

WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment.

WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual's race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination of employment. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.