Latest Clinical Research Associate Jobs

Clinical Research Associate (Multiple Roles)

This role involves managing clinical trial sites across Phase I–IV studies, ensuring protocol compliance, data integrity, and patient safety. The Clinical Research Associate conducts site visits, delivers training, monitors performance, and drives risk mitigation in collaboration with cross-functional teams. It is a field-based, site-facing position requiring strong regulatory knowledge and relationship-building skills.

Novartis United Kingdom £32,690 – £60,710 pa

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

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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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

Bioinformatics Research Associate

This role involves leading the integration and analysis of large-scale multi-omics datasets, developing computational pipelines, and collaborating with AI and mathematical modelling teams to support therapeutic discovery. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team across academic and industry partners to deliver key project milestones and present findings at scientific conferences.

Imperial College London London, Hybrid, London, United Kingdom £50 – £59 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

Clinical Development Medical Director- Hepatology

Lead clinical development for hepatology assets, designing and executing translational and clinical studies to advance novel liver disease treatments. Provide medical oversight, shape development strategies, and collaborate across functions to deliver innovative medicines. Engage with regulators and external experts to drive proof-of-concept and lifecycle expansion opportunities.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom US$202,500 – US$371,250 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Clinical Development Medical Director- Hepatology

Lead clinical development strategy and execution for hepatology assets within GSK’s Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation Research Unit. Provide medical oversight across translational and clinical studies, design development plans and protocols, and guide decision-making for early-phase programs. Work cross-functionally to advance novel liver disease treatments from discovery through clinical proof of concept, leveraging biomarker and real-world data to inform development.

GSK United Kingdom US$202,500 – US$337,500 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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Research Scientist - T Cell immunology

This role involves designing and executing experimental research in T cell immunology, focusing on the immunological and functional characteristics of T cell subsets and receptors. The work includes immunophenotyping patient samples, functional assays, and molecular biology techniques, with opportunities to develop independent research projects.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £47 pa

On-site Contract

Associate Director, Operational Intelligence

This role focuses on building advanced operational models and simulations to optimise Autolus' end-to-end processes across manufacturing, testing, supply chain, and quality. The individual will integrate data from multiple systems to create analytical frameworks that drive strategic decisions, improve capacity planning, and support business cases. It is a highly technical, insight-driven position requiring deep expertise in data modelling, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.

Autolus Stevenage, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent