Senior clinical research associate
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Posted: 24/03/2026
- London, United Kingdom
- Contract
Senior Clinical Research Associate (Clinical Operations)
đź“Ť London, UK (Hybrid)
đź“… 6-Month Contract | Full-time
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-funded, innovative biotechnology organisation focused on advancing next-generation therapies. This role sits within a high-performing clinical operations team supporting global Phase I–III studies across complex and cutting-edge indications.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of clinical trials, with a strong focus on documentation, coordination, and inspection readiness.
Key Responsibilities
About You
What’s Available
Additional Criteria
đź“Ť London, UK (Hybrid)
đź“… 6-Month Contract | Full-time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-funded, innovative biotechnology organisation focused on advancing next-generation therapies. This role sits within a high-performing clinical operations team supporting global Phase I–III studies across complex and cutting-edge indications.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of clinical trials, with a strong focus on documentation, coordination, and inspection readiness.
- Contribute to the day-to-day delivery of global clinical trials across early and late-phase programs
- Oversee and maintain the Trial Master File (TMF), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness
- Support study start-up activities, including essential document collection, regulatory submissions, and site activation
- Act as a central point of coordination for clinical documentation, study tracking, and vendor communication
- Work closely with Clinical Trial Managers, CRAs, regulatory colleagues, and external partners
- Monitor study timelines, milestones, and key deliverables across multiple programs
- Assist in the development and management of investigator meeting materials and training documentation
- Contribute to inspection and audit readiness activities, ensuring compliance with International Council for Harmonisation (ICH-GCP) and internal standards
- Around 5+ years’ experience in a Clinical Trial Associate, in-house CRA, or similar clinical operations role
- Proven experience supporting Phase I–III clinical trials
- Background in a biotechnology or advanced therapeutics setting (e.g. cell/gene therapy highly desirable)
- Familiarity with global study coordination and complex therapeutic areas
- Strong understanding of TMF management, clinical documentation, and regulatory requirements
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple studies and competing priorities
- Confident communicator with experience working across cross-functional and international teams
- Chance to join a forward-thinking biotech working on innovative treatment approaches
- Exposure to complex, global clinical programs
- Hybrid working arrangement based in London
- Initial 6-month contract, with potential for extension
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in research
- At least 5 years’ experience within biotechnology or related environments
- Send your CV to CBurton@barringtonjames.com
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