Clinical Study Start Up Lead

Role: Clinical Study Start Up Lead

Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (Hybrid)

Hours: Full-time

Contract: 6 months, Inside IR35

Pay: £339.27 - £376.97 per day PAYE basic excluding holiday pay or £450 - £500 per day Umbrella

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Study Start Up Lead to join one of our longstanding clients, a leading global healthcare organisation based in Welwyn Garden City.

This is a UK country and site-facing role, focusing on clinical trial start-up, regulatory submissions, site contracts and activation. Recent hands-on UK study start-up experience is essential. Global study management experience alone is not sufficient.

Benefits:

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week in the office

6-month contract with competitive daily rates

Opportunity to work within a leading global healthcare organisation

Exposure to innovative UK clinical trials

The

Requirements

Recent UK clinical study start-up experience is essential

Previous Study Start Up Specialist, Lead or equivalent experience

Strong knowledge of UK clinical trials, HRA, Ethics and MHRA submissions

Experience working with NHS R&D departments, site contracts and costing templates

Knowledge of IRAS, CPMS, iCT and ARSAC

Experience progressing UK studies through to site activation

Strong understanding of ICH-GCP and UK regulatory requirements

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Must attend the Welwyn Garden City office at least 2 days per week

Must be available within 1 months' notice

The Role:

Coordinate UK clinical study start-up activities through to site activation

Manage regulatory submissions, approvals and amendments

Liaise with NHS R&D departments, clinical sites and CROs

Prepare and negotiate site contracts, budgets and costing templates

Coordinate Informed Consent Forms and essential documentation

Track study timelines, site readiness and regulatory milestones

Resolve start-up challenges and ensure regulatory compliance

If you're keen to join a leading healthcare organisation where you can use your UK clinical study start-up expertise, then please apply to this Clinical Study Start Up Lead role below or call Chloe McCausland on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm