Strategic UK Study Start-Up Lead

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Welwyn Hatfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Welwyn, United Kingdom, is seeking a UK Study Start-Up Lead to drive efficient start-up processes for Roche-sponsored clinical trials. The role involves coordinating with local and global teams and CROs to ensure compliant, timely site activation and trial delivery.

You will lead start-up strategy, oversee operations, engage regulators and ethics bodies, and oversee budgeting, contracting, and process improvements. English fluency and UK regulatory know-how are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trial start-up and regulatory submissions.
• Strong understanding of the UK research and regulatory environment (REC/MHRA/HRA).

Responsibilities

• Lead the country’s study start-up strategy with focus on efficiency and collaboration with external stakeholders.
• Oversee start-up operations ensuring timely site activation and regulatory compliance.
• Engage with government and institutional bodies to align on trial policies and practices.
• Provide budgeting and contract management oversight and strategic planning.
• Identify opportunities for process automation, standardisation and innovation.

Skills

Regulatory submissions

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Education

Life sciences degree

Job description

Roche in Welwyn, United Kingdom, is seeking a UK Study Start-Up Lead to drive efficient start-up processes for Roche-sponsored clinical trials. The role involves coordinating with local and global teams and CROs to ensure compliant, timely site activation and trial delivery.

You will lead start-up strategy, oversee operations, engage regulators and ethics bodies, and oversee budgeting, contracting, and process improvements. English fluency and UK regulatory know-how are essential.