Clinical Research Coordinator

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Ascend Clinical Research (ACR) is a clinical trials Site Management Organisation (SMO) offering innovative,

agile, and high-impact solutions in clinical trial delivery, patient recruitment, and professional development of the clinical research workforce.

Our organisation specialises in the delivery of multi-therapy trials at investigator site level, from study set-up through to close-out, for Phase 2–4 clinical trials. Quality and excellence are at the core of our approach, alongside local and international partnerships for clinical research workforce training programmes.

We place the participant at the core of our service and actively promote diversity and inclusivity throughout our patient-centred processes.

We are guided by our values of integrity, efficiency, commitment, and safety in practice across our organisationalundertakings and stakeholder relationships.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Clinical Research Coordinator will play a key operational role in the successful delivery of clinical trials at Ascend Clinical Research.

The post holder will coordinate day-to-day study activities and work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), Sub-Investigators, Research Nurses, Clinical Raters, Pharmacists, participants, Sponsors, and Clinical Research Organisations (CROs) to ensure that clinical trials are conducted safely, efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with the approved protocol, International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), applicable regulatory requirements, and ACR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

The Clinical Research Coordinator will support study start-up, participant recruitment and screening, study visits, data collection, documentation, safety reporting, monitoring visits, study communications, and study close-out activities.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, communication, and time management while managing multiple study activities and competing priorities.

The role requires regular communication with clinical staff, study participants, Sponsors, CROs, laboratories, vendors, and other research stakeholders.

The post holder will represent ACR professionally and ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable legislation, ICH-GCP, Research Governance requirements, approved protocols, and local SOPs and policies.

The post holder will primarily work on site at ACR and undertake clinical-trial-related activities.

Knowledge and Experience

 Previous experience in clinical research, healthcare, clinical trials, or a related environment (E)

 Experience working within a multidisciplinary team (E)

 Understanding of clinical trial processes and terminology (E)

 Understanding of ICH-GCP principles (E)

 Experience coordinating participant appointments or clinical/research activities (E)

 Experience with clinical trial documentation and record keeping (E)

 Experience using Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems (D)

 Experience working with clinical research Sponsors/CROs (D)

 Previous experience in a Clinical Research Coordinator or Research Assistant role (D)

 Experience across Phase 2–4 clinical trials (D)

 Experience in mental health, CNS, psychiatry, neurology, or other relevant therapy areas (D)

Qualifications and Training

 Degree or equivalent qualification in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology, or a related discipline (E)

 Relevant clinical research qualification or training (D)

 Current ICH-GCP training (E)

 Clinical research or Good Clinical Practice certification (D)

 Relevant professional registration where applicable to the candidate's clinical background (D)

Position Type: Full-time permanent