Clinical Research Coordinator I
On-siteLeeds, England, United Kingdom
Leeds, England, United KingdomOn-siteFull TimeLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Clinical Research Coordinator I at Fortrea’s Leeds Phase I clinic, on-site, full-time role starting September 2026. You will coordinate study set-up from study award through site readiness, act as a central coordination point during live studies (participant check-ins, dosing days, close-out), collaborate with principal investigators and multidisciplinary teams to ensure activities align with approved protocols and SOPs, and maintain audit-ready study documentation and site files while providing ongoing operational updates throughout the life of a study.
Required Qualifications
- University/college degree in life science, pharmacy or related subject, or certification in a related allied health profession (e.g. nursing)
- Typically a minimum of 3 - 4 years ́ experience supporting or coordinating clinical trials
- Backgrounds that translate well into this role include: CRAs looking to stop travelling, Study Coordinators, Site-based Clinical Operations roles
- Practical knowledge of clinical trial protocols, including an understanding of study objectives, study design, and study procedures, and how these translate into site‐level execution
- A solid understanding of the drug development process, with working knowledge of ICH guidelines and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Experience managing multiple studies or workstreams in parallel, remaining organised and effective in a fast‐paced, live clinical research environment
- Direct involvement in study set-up and live study activity, contributing to site readiness activities and supporting studies during active clinical conduct
- Strong written communication skills in English, particularly when working with clinical documentation and protocol‐driven materials
Desired Qualifications
- Experience delivering Phase I clinical operations
- Knowledge of regulatory submissions (EC, ethics)
- Experience with SOPs and quality oversight
- Site readiness activities
- Multidisciplinary coordination skills
- Strong stakeholder management
- Fluent English communication
- Study set-up and live trial coordination
- Experience with study documentation quality and audit readiness
- Understanding of drug development process
- Proficiency in clinical trial protocols and study procedures
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