At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and accelerate clinical trial site activation across the UK.
- Company: Join a leading pharmaceutical research hub in Welwyn Garden City.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rates, hybrid work model, and modern office facilities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in clinical research and drive innovation in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Proven UK trial startup experience and expertise in contracting and costing.
We are seeking an experienced, country-facing Study Startup Specialist to lead and accelerate clinical trial site activation across the UK. Based out of state-of-the-art offices in Welwyn Garden City, this role sits at the critical intersection of clinical operations, site contracts, and R&D teams.
This is a 6-month contract opportunity designed for a specialist with recent hands-on experience setting up clinical trials directly within the UK healthcare ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- UK Site Activation: Drive end-to-end country site-facing startup activities, ensuring rapid, compliant site initiation for clinical studies across the UK.
- Contracts & Budgeting: Oversee and execute clinical site contracts, costings, and budget templates in line with UK regulatory and institutional requirements.
- R&D & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal R&D teams, CROs, study management teams, and NHS/site investigators to streamline site onboarding.
- Regulatory & Governance: Ensure all study startup documentation and ethics approvals adhere strictly to UK GCP, MHRA, and local regulatory frameworks.
Essential Candidate Criteria
- Proven UK Trial Startup Experience: Recent, direct experience setting up clinical studies specifically within the UK (candidates with only global/overseas study management experience will not be considered).
- Contracting & Costing Expertise: In-depth knowledge and practical execution of UK clinical trial agreement (mCTA) drafting, budgeting, and costing templates.
- R&D & Site Interaction: Demonstrated experience dealing directly with R&D departments and UK-based clinical research sites/NHS trusts.
- Location & Hybrid Flexibility: Able to work from the Welwyn Garden City office a minimum of 2 to 3 days per week.
What We Offer
- High-impact contract role within an industry-leading pharmaceutical research hub.
- Competitive daily Umbrella or PAYE rates.
- Modern, collaborative work environment with state-of-the-art office facilities.
How to Apply: If you have proven hands-on experience executing UK clinical...
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