Senior Clinical Research Associate - UK - CNS/Oncology - Remote

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

Make an Impact as a Senior Clinical Research Associate at Worldwide

Bring your monitoring expertise to studies where quality, patient safety, and strong site partnerships matter. As a Senior Clinical Research Associate, you’ll take ownership of monitoring activities from study start-up through close-out, helping sites deliver reliable data while maintaining protocol and regulatory compliance.

You’ll also have the opportunity to step into Lead CRA responsibilities on global studies, coordinate and mentor CRAs, contribute to monitoring strategy, and work closely with Project Management and wider study teams to keep key milestones and deliverables on track.

Your experience will extend beyond individual sites. You’ll contribute to study tools, training, investigator meetings, bid defenses, and protocol and CRF design, bringing practical monitoring insight to the broader study team.

Where You'll Work

This is a home-based Clinical Research Associate role supporting sites across the United Kingdom. Candidates must reside within the territory to effectively support site visits and study activities. You will collaborate with sites, sponsors, and global study teams while traveling to investigative sites approximately 6-8 days per month.

To best support our sites, we're seeking candidates who are based in the United Kingdom.

What You'll Do

• Lead monitoring activities across the study lifecycle, including feasibility, pre-study, initiation, interim monitoring, accompanied visits, and site close-out.
• Serve as Lead CRA on global studies when assigned, coordinating CRAs and supporting delivery against study milestones.
• Monitor sites for protocol adherence, patient safety, data quality, informed consent, source documentation, and investigational product accountability.
• Partner with sites to review CRFs, resolve data queries, maintain Investigator Site Files, manage required study documentation, and support regulatory and ethics submissions.
• Develop monitoring plans, study-specific tools, templates, and training that enable consistent and effective study delivery.
• Review site visit reports, provide constructive feedback, and mentor less experienced CRAs and site staff to strengthen monitoring and site management practices.
• Collaborate with Project Management and study teams to evaluate deliverables, milestones, site performance, and Trial Master File documentation.
• Contribute your monitoring expertise to investigator and study team meetings, bid defenses, training, and the development of protocols and CRFs.

What You'll Bring

• Education and CRA experience: an MD or Pharmacy-related advanced degree with at least 3 years of CRA experience; or a four-year degree in medical, biological, physical, health, pharmacy, or another related science with at least 5 years of CRA experience; or a two-year college curriculum or equivalent education/training, preferably nursing or life sciences, with at least 7 years of CRA experience.
• Extensive understanding of clinical research processes, with thorough knowledge of FDA and/or EU regulations and directives, ICH Guidelines, local regulatory requirements, and applicable standard operating procedures.
• Strong knowledge of two to three therapeutic areas, with the experience needed to operate as a Lead CRA where appropriate.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, organization, time-management, initiative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead and motivate an assigned team where applicable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, IxRS, and EDC systems.
• Experience in full-service monitoring PREFERRED.
• A valid current passport and driving licence.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. 

To view our other roles, check out our careers page at Discover a world of difference at Worldwide! For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.