UK Study Start-Up Lead: Accelerate Clinical Trials

Roche; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in the United Kingdom is seeking a UK Study Start-Up Lead to drive efficient start-up processes for Roche-sponsored clinical trials. You will coordinate across therapeutic areas, CROs, and internal teams to enable timely site activation and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong experience in trial start-up and UK regulatory submissions, with a focus on budgeting and process improvements. This onsite position in Welwyn emphasizes collaboration and innovative trial delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trial start-up and regulatory submissions.
• Knowledge of UK REC/MHRA/HRA submission processes.
• Strong budgeting and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK's study start-up strategy focusing on efficiency and collaboration with external stakeholders.
• Oversee start-up operations, site activation, and regulatory compliance.
• Engage with Ethics Boards and Health Authorities to align on policies and practices.
• Provide strategic planning and oversight for budgeting and contracts.
• Identify opportunities for process automation, standardisation, and innovation.
• Champion inclusive behaviours and support team development.

Skills

Clinical trial start-up

Regulatory submissions

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Budgeting

Education

MD/PhD or life sciences degree

Tools

Regulatory submission tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

Roche in the United Kingdom is seeking a UK Study Start-Up Lead to drive efficient start-up processes for Roche-sponsored clinical trials. You will coordinate across therapeutic areas, CROs, and internal teams to enable timely site activation and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong experience in trial start-up and UK regulatory submissions, with a focus on budgeting and process improvements. This onsite position in Welwyn emphasizes collaboration and innovative trial delivery.