Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in United Kingdom

CRAs monitor trial sites on behalf of the sponsor or CRO — verifying data quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.

The UK clinical research market is concentrated around NHS R&D networks and major CROs in London, Manchester, and Cambridge.

What a {role} actually does

• •Conduct site initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits
• •Source data verification against the EDC
• •Identify and resolve protocol deviations
• •Travel regularly between sites (in-person CRAs)

Entry requirements

• •Bachelor's in life sciences or healthcare
• •1-2 years prior CRC or related experience usually expected
• •GCP certification

Salary: Entry CRA roles range from $65k-$85k in the US; £35k-£48k in the UK.

Other paths in United Kingdom

• Clinical Research Coordinator in United Kingdom
• Clinical Project Manager in United Kingdom