Latest Clinical Research Associate Jobs

Clinical Development Medical Director (MD required)

The Clinical Development Medical Director is responsible for providing medical and scientific oversight for clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to the design and execution of clinical studies. They will also participate in safety reviews, interact with healthcare professionals, and support regulatory activities.

Pfizer Marlow, United Kingdom

Clinical Development Medical Director (MD required)

The Clinical Development Medical Director is responsible for providing medical and scientific oversight for clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to the design and execution of clinical studies. They will also participate in safety reviews, interact with healthcare professionals, and support regulatory activities.

Pfizer United States

Contracting Specialist - Clinical Study Start-Up

This role involves leading the contracting activities for clinical studies, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Contracting Specialist will collaborate with various stakeholders to accelerate study activation and patient recruitment.

Novartis London, United Kingdom

Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves developing, qualifying, and validating molecular bioanalytical assays—such as qPCR, ddPCR, and RT-qPCR—to support clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies within a GCLp-compliant environment. The scientist will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust data generation, maintain regulatory compliance, and integrate emerging digital and automation technologies into workflows. A strong focus on reagent management, assay documentation, and continuous process improvement is central to the position.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves developing, optimizing, and validating molecular bioanalytical assays—such as qPCR, ddPCR, and RNA isolation—to support mRNA-based clinical programs. The scientist will work within GCL0-compliant (GCLP) frameworks to generate pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and adoption of digital tools and automation are key to advancing clinical trial execution and analytical processes.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fungal Genetics and Molecular Diagnostics

This role involves researching the emergence of a multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen, Trichophyton indotineae, at the intersection of genomics, antimicrobial resistance, and molecular diagnostics. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to develop new diagnostic tools and contribute to clinical and public health efforts in East London.

Queen Mary University of London London, United Kingdom £38 – £42 pa

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Research Associate - Proteomics

This postdoctoral position involves leading the preparation and analysis of skeletal muscle samples for proteomic and transcriptomic workflows, focusing on the 'dark proteome' in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). The role combines technical leadership with broader involvement in translational research, collaborating with international partners.

Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne, Northern England, United Kingdom £36 – £46 pa

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Research Associate in Human Physiology Immunology and Long COVID

The role involves conducting research on the biological mechanisms of fatigue and post-exertional symptom exacerbation in Long COVID. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, physiological assessments, biological sample collection, and project coordination, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Loughborough University Loughborough University, Loughborough, Hybrid/on-Site, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £35 pa

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Associate Director, Biostatistics

This role leads the statistical strategy for clinical development programs, overseeing study design, data analysis, and regulatory submissions. The individual will guide biostatistical input across trials, interact with regulatory authorities, and ensure accurate reporting of results. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and oversight of internal or outsourced programming efforts are key aspects of the position.

CSL

Hybrid Permanent

Associate Director, Biostatistics

The Associate Director, Biostatistics, leads statistical contributions to clinical development programs, including study design, data analysis, and regulatory submissions. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage outsourcing, and ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables.

CSL £212,000 – £251,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Research Fellow in Optical Biomedical Instrumentation Development

This role involves developing next-generation hyperspectral near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) technologies for investigating human brain health and development. Responsibilities include designing, optimizing, and validating advanced optical instrumentation and software, as well as collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, physicists, neuroscientists, and clinicians.

UCL London, United Kingdom £46 – £54 pa

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Global Study Manager

The Global Study Manager role involves leading the operational delivery of clinical studies from initiation to archiving, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget adherence. Key responsibilities include crafting delivery plans, leading the Operational Working Group, and collaborating with the Global Study Lead to achieve study deliverables. The role emphasizes innovation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Global Study Manager

The Global Study Manager role involves leading the operational delivery of clinical studies from initiation to archiving, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget are met. Key responsibilities include crafting delivery plans, leading the Operational Working Group, and collaborating with the Central Study Team to achieve study deliverables. The role emphasizes innovation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

GSK United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Assistant/ Associate in MSK Immunology & Data Science

This role involves conducting advanced bioinformatics research in the field of human tissue immunology, specifically focusing on inflammatory arthritis. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to identify new disease pathways and collaborate with specialists in the ARCADIA network.

Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne, Northern England, United Kingdom £33 – £46 pa

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Associate Director / Director, Biostatistics

This role involves providing strategic statistical leadership for Health Technology Assessment, pricing, and reimbursement activities. The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to ensure HTA evidence is scientifically rigorous and aligned with payer requirements. Responsibilities include implementing HTA methods, contributing to evidence synthesis, and mentoring biostatisticians.

Novartis London, United Kingdom