National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Clinical Operations Lead

Welwyn Garden City
4 weeks ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Clinical Operations Lead

Clinical Trial Lead

Clinical Trial Lead

Clinical Trial Lead

Clinical program lead

The Clinical Trial Specialist

Clinical Operations Lead

Location: Welwyn Garden City (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week). Travel to other sites may be required.

Pay Rate: £339.27 - £376.97 per day (PAYE), or £450 - £500 per day (Umbrella)

Hours: 37.5

Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 6 months
Driving Required: Yes

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of clinical trials? Join our dynamic team as a Clinical Operations Lead and play a pivotal role in delivering transformative medicines that address some of society's most pressing health challenges!

At our organisation, we are on a mission to revolutionise clinical trial delivery, putting patients at the heart of everything we do. As part of the Global Clinical Operations community, you will help innovate how we conduct trials, enhancing the experience for patients, caregivers, and site staff alike.

What We're Looking For:

We seek passionate individuals who bring diverse perspectives and expertise. If you have a knack for organisation, problem-solving, and effective communication, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure timely and efficient delivery of all operational aspects of one or more studies through all phases (start-up, conduct, and closedown), adhering to ICH/GCP and applicable regulations.
Represent the UK on the global study team, acting as a key liaison.
Cultivate strong relationships with sites and oversee recruitment in your country.
Provide direction and leadership to the local study team, including Clinical Research Associates (CRAs).
Collaborate with local Medical Affairs colleagues to ensure seamless operations.
Work with relevant country PDG colleagues for timely feasibility, start-up, and site payments.
Maintain quality and compliance while driving study timelines, budget, and risk management.
Partner with PDG colleagues to address questions and audits from IRB, Health Authorities, and Ethics Committees.Who You Are:
You are a dedicated professional who shares our commitment to enhancing clinical trial delivery. Your values align with ours:

Customer-Centricity: You prioritise patient and site needs, fostering a culture of helpfulness and innovation.
Growth Mindset: You embrace learning and encourage others to do the same, welcoming new experiences and calculated risks.
Enterprise View: You consider the greater good, understanding enterprise-level trade-offs and resource implications.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: You advocate for a work environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.Your ability to inspire and lead diverse teams while embodying our Leadership Framework principles-Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, and Coach (VACC)-is essential.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a passionate team committed to improving patient experiences.
Engage in impactful work that contributes to a robust Development Portfolio.
Collaborate with talented professionals who share your enthusiasm for innovation.Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are excited about the prospect of leading clinical operations and making a real difference, apply now! Together, let's create a brighter future for patients everywhere.

Apply Today!
Join our mission to transform the landscape of clinical trials. We can't wait to meet you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

10 Biotechnology Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)

The UK’s biotech boom—fueled by the £650 million Life Sciences Vision Fund and rapid mRNA, cell & gene‑therapy adoption—continues to outpace talent supply. Lightcast reported +45 % year‑on‑year growth in UK adverts mentioning “CRISPR”, “GMP bioprocess” or “cell therapy” during Q1 2025. Yet only about 25,000 specialised biotech professionals work nationwide, while monthly live vacancies average 1,800–2,100. All data verified 22 July 2025; re‑audit quarterly for freshness.. Specialist recruiters remain critical for tapping stealth roles, benchmarking salaries and streamlining the lab‑tour interview gauntlet. We reviewed 60 + consultancies and kept only agencies with: A registered UK head office (Companies House). A dedicated Biotechnology / Life‑Sciences practice. At least five UK biotech roles advertised between March and June 2025. Below you’ll find a hiring‑landscape snapshot, a quick directory of 10 vetted agencies, salary medians, in‑demand skills, interview expectations, FAQs and next steps—mirroring our AI and quantum guides.

Biotech Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Tools, Platforms & Technologies to Learn Now

The UK biotechnology sector is entering a new era—fuelled by AI integration, synthetic biology, and next-gen diagnostics. With biotech investment breaking records and a surge in demand for skilled talent across R&D, biomanufacturing, and regulatory fields, it’s vital for job seekers to future-proof their skillsets. Welcome to the Biotech Jobs Skills Radar 2026—a forward-looking guide to the emerging tools, lab techniques, platforms, and digital skills driving hiring in the UK's biotechnology industry. This radar is updated annually to help students, researchers, and transitioning professionals stay competitive in a fast-changing landscape.

How to Find Hidden Biotechnology Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like the RSB, BIA, BioIndustry Association & More

The UK biotechnology sector is thriving. From cutting-edge gene therapies and synthetic biology to bio-manufacturing and agricultural innovation, the demand for skilled biotech professionals continues to grow. Yet many of the best opportunities—particularly in early-stage companies, startups, and research-intensive roles—are never listed on conventional job boards. So where do these hidden biotech jobs live? Often, they’re shared through word-of-mouth, member networks, or professional communities—especially those associated with leading biotech institutions and associations. Whether you’re a graduate looking for your first role, a research scientist ready to move into industry, or a regulatory professional seeking your next challenge, joining the right professional bodies can give you exclusive access to job leads, collaborations, and insider opportunities. In this article, we’ll show you how to strategically leverage UK-based organisations such as the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), BioIndustry Association (BIA), and Biotech and Life Sciences Networks to uncover hidden jobs and build a long-term, sustainable career in biotechnology.