Sr. Clinical Research Associate (United Kingdom)

Allucent; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A biopharmaceutical company in the UK seeks a Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) to independently monitor clinical trials. The role involves managing site relationships, ensuring compliance with protocols, and addressing site issues proactively. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits and requires travel, with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits

Professional development training

Mentoring opportunities

Career progression

Employee referral program

Employee recognition programs

Loyalty Award Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in clinical research, preferably in oncology or rare diseases.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and regulatory guidelines.
• Fluent in English with clear communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all aspects of monitoring for assigned clinical trials.
• Ensure compliance with protocols, GCP, ICH, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong site relationships.
• Identify and resolve site issues proactively.

Skills

Clinical trial monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Bring your monitoring expertise to the forefront of innovation. We are looking for a Sr. Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) to join our A-team (hybrid). As a Sr. CRA at Allucent, you will independently control and monitor investigational sites, pro-actively detect issues, provide solutions to ensure clinical studies are performed according to the trial protocol and in compliance with SOPs, applicable regulations, and the principles of Good Clinical Practice.

At Allucent, we are dedicated to helping small-medium biopharmaceutical companies efficiently navigate the complex world of clinical trials to bring life-changing therapies to patients in need across the globe. We are big enough to deliver and small enough to care, and we work as a team to help everyone SHINE.

The role

As a Sr. CRA, you will take the lead on monitoring activities, owning your sites and relationships with investigators. You will be the bridge between sponsor and site, ensuring trial integrity while being supported by a collaborative, experienced team. This includes work related to regulatory affairs, site activation processes—including contracting and start-up activities—to ensure smooth and compliant study execution. You will travel throughout The UK.

Main responsibilities

• Independently manage all aspects of monitoring for assigned clinical trials across study phases, including site initiation, routine monitoring, and close-out visits.
• Ensure compliance with protocols, GCP, ICH, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build strong site relationships, acting as a primary point of contact and ensuring high-quality data collection.
• Identify and resolve site issues, escalating as needed to maintain trial integrity and patient safety.

Activities around regulatory affairs, site activation and study-startup.

Requirements

You're an experienced CRA ready to take the next step with a company that truly values your expertise and independence. You thrive in an agile, collaborative environment and want to be part of a team making a real impact.

• Experience leading monitoring activities in complex trials, ideally in oncology or rare disease with a minimum of at least 5 years' experience.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and regulatory guidelines.
• Clear and confident communicator in English.
• Comfortable working independently and managing priorities.
• Willingness to travel, as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
• Departmental Study/Training for furthering professional development
• Mentoring opportunities
• Internal growth opportunities and career progression
• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program
• Eligibility for our internal employee recognition programs for going above and beyond on projects
• Eligibility for our Loyalty Award Program in recognition of loyalty and commitment of longstanding employees

About Allucent

At Allucent, our mission is to shine a light on new therapies that improve lives. When you join our team, you\'ll use your unique skills, expertise, and knowledge to forge meaningful partnerships with clients while helping them turn groundbreaking ideas into life-changing treatments.

If you\'re passionate about advancing pharmaceuticals and biologics, fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit, and eager to collaborate with top minds across science, business, and operations, we\'d love to connect. Together we can accelerate innovation and grow side by side, making a last impact on patients worldwide.

Together we SHINE. Find more information about our values.

Apply now!

If you are interested in this role please apply through the button or for more information reach out to Yael Kokernoot, [e-mail]

Disclaimers

*Our in-office work policy encourages a dynamic work environment, prescribing 2 days in office per week for employees within reasonable distance from one of our global offices.

"The Allucent Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Allucent (US) LLC and its affiliates (collectively "Allucent"). Allucent does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or uninvited requests for collaboration on any of our open roles. Unsolicited resumes sent to Allucent employees will not obligate Allucent to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any third-party recruitment agency. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers, employees, or human resources."

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