Clinical Research Scientist
$60,000–$65,000 year
RemoteUnited Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead the delivery of clinical and real-world evidence research projects from set-up through to completion, overseeing participant recruitment, data collection, quality assurance, and study compliance. Develop research protocols, ethics applications, governance submissions, SOPs, and operational processes while managing and mentoring research staff to maintain high standards of scientific and operational excellence. Monitor study progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to ensure successful project delivery in adherence to Good Clinical Practice, GDPR, and regulatory requirements. Analyse and interpret research data to support evidence generation, preparing reports, publications, and presentations for multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related discipline
- Significant experience delivering clinical research within healthcare, academia, life sciences, or another regulated environment
- Experience leading research projects and managing research teams
- Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance, ethics, informed consent, GDPR, and UK clinical research regulations
- Understanding of UK healthcare systems, including NICE guidance and NHS structures
- Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent analytical skills with experience interpreting healthcare or clinical research data
- Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external research partners
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage complex research programmes in a fast-paced environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience within medical cannabis, chronic disease, pain management, health economics, outcomes research, or statistical software
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