At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage clinical sites, balancing remote monitoring with onsite visits.
- Company: Fast-growing CRO offering freelance opportunities in a stable environment.
- Benefits: Autonomy of freelance work with the support of a well-established organisation.
- Other info: Ideal for self-driven professionals seeking career growth in life sciences.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in clinical research while enjoying flexible work arrangements.
- Qualifications: 5+ years CRA experience and strong self-organisation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Freelance/Self-Employed Contract | Remote-based with 8 to 10 days onsite per month
We are partnering with a mid-size, fast-growing CRO to find an experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate based in the UK for a freelance contract. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned CRA who wants the autonomy of freelance work combined with the stability of a well-established, growing organisation.
The Role
- You'll manage a portfolio of sites, balancing remote monitoring with regular in-person visits (approximately 8 to 10 days onsite per month).
- You'll take ownership of the full monitoring lifecycle, from site qualification through to close-out, while acting as a trusted point of contact for investigators and site staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct qualification, initiation, interim monitoring, and close-out visits across assigned sites.
- Perform source document verification, CRF review, and query resolution across paper and EDC systems.
- Ensure ongoing site compliance with ICH-GCP, the UK Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 (as amended), and MHRA reporting requirements.
- Identify site-level risks proactively and work with sites to resolve issues before they escalate.
- Review subject safety data and informed consent documentation.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and TMF filings.
- Oversee IP accountability, storage, and reconciliation at site level.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators, site teams, and sponsor contacts.
- Balance a mixed remote/onsite model efficiently, managing your own schedule and travel.
About You
- Based in the UK.
- 5+ years' CRA experience, with a strong monitoring track record across multiple sites.
- Confident working independently as a freelancer, with strong self-organisation and time management.
- Comfortable with a hybrid remote/onsite rhythm and regular travel.
- Experience with CTMS and EDC platforms.
- Life sciences, nursing, or related degree/qualification.
If you're a self-driven Senior CRA based in the UK, looking for a freelance opportunity with real autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.
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