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Senior Clinical Research Associate

Teamtailor
Greater London
2 months ago
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TFS HealthScienceis a global, mid-sized Contract Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to supporting biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their clinical development journey. We provide full-service capabilities, resourcing, and Functional Service Provider (FSP) solutions to help bring innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Research Associate (SCRA) based in the United Kingdom, with strong oncology experience and a proven track record in clinical trial monitoring. In this role, you will support a key sponsor in delivering high-quality oncology studies, ensuring regulatory compliance and excellent site performance throughout the trial lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Independently manage all aspects of site monitoring for oncology trials, including pre-study, initiation, routine, and close-out visits

Ensure trial conduct aligns with protocols, ICH-GCP, and applicable local/international regulatory requirements

Act as the main point of contact for investigative sites, building strong site relationships to support trial success

Monitor patient safety, data integrity, and compliance through regular site visits and risk-based monitoring strategies


Participate in ethics and regulatory submissions, site activation, and investigator training as needed

Support cross-functional project teams in meeting timelines and quality standards

Qualifications

Minimum 3–5 years of independent site monitoring experience within CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical environments

Oncology therapeutic experience and CAR-T experience is required

Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and applicable UK regulatory requirements

Proven ability to manage multiple sites and trials independently

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to travel for on-site visits as required













A Bit More About Us

Founded over 27 years ago in Lund, Sweden,TFS HealthScienceis a full-service, global CRO with more than 800 professionals delivering tailored clinical research services in over 40 countries. We offer flexible clinical development and strategic resourcing solutions across key therapeutic areas, includingOncology,Neuroscience,Dermatology, andOphthalmology.

Our core values—Trust,Quality,Passion,Flexibility, andSustainability—guide our decisions and define our culture. They help us attract and retain exceptional talent, fostering a high level of engagement, collaboration, and mutual respect. Together, we drive innovation and make a meaningful impact in the world of clinical research.

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