UK Study Start-Up Lead: Fast, Compliant Trial Delivery

Roche; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a UK Study Start-Up Lead to drive efficient and compliant start-up of Roche-sponsored clinical trials across therapeutic areas in the UK. You will collaborate with local and global teams and CROs to ensure timely site activation and robust regulatory submissions.

The role requires a strong background in trial start-up, regulatory processes, budgeting, and contracting, with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trial start-up and regulatory submissions.
• Experience with UK research and regulatory environments (REC/MHRA/HRA submissions).
• Site budgeting and contracting development.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the country's study start-up strategy with focus on efficiency and collaboration with external stakeholders.
• Oversee start-up operations including site activation and regulatory compliance.
• Engage with government and institutional bodies to align on trial policies and practices.
• Provide strategic planning and oversight for budgeting and contracting.
• Identify opportunities for process automation, standardisation, and innovation.
• Champion inclusive behaviours and support team growth and development.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English fluency

Education

Life sciences degree

Postgraduate degree desirable

Job description

Roche is seeking a UK Study Start-Up Lead to drive efficient and compliant start-up of Roche-sponsored clinical trials across therapeutic areas in the UK. You will collaborate with local and global teams and CROs to ensure timely site activation and robust regulatory submissions.

The role requires a strong background in trial start-up, regulatory processes, budgeting, and contracting, with excellent communication and leadership skills.