Freelance Clinical Research Associate
Company: SoTalent Agency
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Seniority: Senior
- Employment type: Part-time
- Posted: Yesterday
- Offer language: English
Job description
Freelance Clinical Research Associate (CRA) – Oncology
Location: United Kingdom (UK-wide travel required)
Contract: Freelance
Workload: 0.5–0.7 FTE
Duration: Approximately 12 months
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Opportunities are available for experienced Freelance Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) to support Phase I–IV clinical trials across the UK.
The role involves independent site monitoring, clinical trial oversight and collaboration with Clinical Trial Managers and Lead CRAs to ensure studies are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines and study-specific requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct site evaluation, initiation, interim monitoring and close-out visits.
- Assess investigator sites for their suitability and capability to conduct clinical trials.
- Coordinate site initiation activities, including protocol, regulatory and study procedure training.
- Monitor clinical trials in accordance with GCP, ICH guidelines, sponsor requirements and study procedures.
- Review source documentation, electronic case report forms (eCRFs) and clinical data for accuracy and integrity.
- Perform source data verification and resolve data queries with research sites.
- Prepare monitoring reports and site correspondence within required timelines.
- Monitor investigational product accountability, inventory, storage and stability.
- Maintain communication between investigator sites and internal study teams.
- Support site audits, investigator meetings and other study-related activities.
- Ensure study deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.
- Conduct field evaluation visits and provide training to other CRAs where required.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA).
- Previous clinical trial monitoring and/or coordination experience.
- Oncology clinical research experience required.
- Strong understanding of clinical research processes, medical terminology and trial operations.
- Knowledge of current GCP and ICH guidelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across complex clinical trials.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently within a cross-functional team.
- Ability to build effective relationships with investigators, healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders.
Additional Information
- Freelance contract of approximately one year.
- 0.5–0.7 FTE workload.
- UK-wide travel required for clinical site visits.
- Immediate start preferred.
