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Clinical Research AssociateAstraZeneca · Field-UK
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Clinical Research Associate

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-22 Field-UK Full-time Hybrid Science Technology
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 9,346 GBP–14,019 GBP/mo

About the Company

As a Clinical Research Associate, you will be the primary face of our studies at assigned sites, ensuring excellence from start-up through close-out. You will collaborate closely with local study leadership and cross-functional partners to uphold the highest standards of quality, compliance and patient safety. Your work will directly influence trial timelines, data integrity and the speed at which new therapies move forward. In this role, you will bring structure and momentum to complex studies training and guiding site teams, leveraging risk-based approaches, and translating insights from the field into action. You will join a community that pairs scientific rigor with digital and data driven tools, all in service of delivering life-changing medicines to people who need them most. Accountabilities: Contribute to identifying and assessing potential investigators to build a high-performing site network aligned with protocol needs and patient access. lead start-up and regulatory maintenance including Site Qualification Visits; collection, preparation, review and tracking of documents; and submissions to EC/IRB and Regulatory Authorities for study start-up and throughout the study. Train, support and advise Investigators and site staff on study-specific requirements and Risk Based Quality Management principles; confirm completion and documentation of required training, including ICH-GCP; keep sites inspection-ready at all times. Actively participate in Local Study

Requirements

  • ● Bachelor degree in related discipline, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification.
  • ● Excellent knowledge of international guidelines ICH-GCP
  • ● Good knowledge of relevant local regulations.
  • ● Good knowledge and experience of cell and gene therapies
  • ● Understanding of the drug development process.
  • ● Prior experience in monitoring clinical trials in late phases ( 2-4), study drug handling and data management.
  • ● Excellent attention to details.
  • ● Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • ● Good collaboration and interpersonal skills. Good negotiation skills.
  • ● Ability to travel nationally/internationally as required.
  • ● Ability to work in an environment of remote collaborators.
  • ● Manages change with a positive approach for self, team and the business; sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and add value.
  • ● Ability to champion more efficient and effective methods and processes to deliver quality clinical trials with reduced budget and in less time.
  • ● Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • ● Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines.
  • ● Familiarity with risk-based monitoring approaches, including remote monitoring.
  • ● What is next:
  • ● Take the next step and turn your monitoring expertise into real-world patient impact join us to deliver smarter, faster trials.
  • ● th We look forward to receiving your application not later than 7th July 2026.
  • ● Date Posted 21-Sept-2026