Clinical Research Associate

Walker Cole International is supporting a UK-based clinical research organisation delivering a portfolio of clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas. As part of an ongoing study activity, we are recruiting a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Contractor to provide monitoring and site management support across studies conducted at sites throughout the UK.

This role will support the successful delivery of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocols, regulatory requirements, and ICH-GCP standards, while maintaining high-quality data and effective site relationships.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits across UK-based clinical trial sites
• Ensure studies are conducted in accordance with protocol, ICH-GCP, and regulatory requirements
• Perform source data verification (SDV) and ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators and site staff
• Identify and escalate risks, issues, and protocol deviations promptly
• Support site selection and feasibility activities where required
• Ensure essential documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready (e.g. TMF/ISF)
• Contribute to study timelines by ensuring sites are meeting recruitment and data entry targets
• Collaborate with cross-functional study teams, including Clinical Trial Managers and sponsors
• Operate independently, managing site schedules, travel, and workload

Required experience and skills:

• Proven experience working as a Clinical Research Associate within clinical trials
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Experience in monitoring clinical trial sites across the UK
• Excellent understanding of clinical trial processes, documentation, and data quality standards
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a contract environment
• Willingness to travel to sites across the UK

Location: UK (Hybrid – sites across the UK)
Contract length: 6-month contract 
Rate: Competitive day rate, dependent on experience
Working pattern: Flexible, up to 5 days per week (hybrid working)

Clinical Research Associate | CRA | Clinical Trials | ICH-GCP | Monitoring | Site Management | Source Data Verification | SDV | Clinical Operations | Regulatory Compliance | Trial Monitoring | Site Initiation | Close-Out Visits | Life Sciences | Contract | Contractor

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