Clinical research and operations jobs

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Our recruitment experience in clinical operations jobs

With over 50 years of recruitment success and industry-leading employer networks, we’re well-positioned to become your lifelong partner in clinical research. 

Whether you’re looking for a career breakthrough as a clinical project assistant or you wish to consolidate your expertise as a clinical operations manager or a global clinical operations programme director, our service is always tailored to your ambitions and we’ll only offer you bespoke job opportunities.  

Our experienced team of specialist consultants have the technology and networks at their disposal to provide you with the best clinical research opportunities possible. Using our strong partnerships with leading organisations and our data-driven approach, we’ll make sure your clinical research profile truly stands out. 

See our latest jobs in clinical operations, or explore other careers in life sciences.

 

Clinical research employers we work with

We’re constantly communicating with a range of employers, from Contract Research Organisations (CROs) to innovative pharma companies, many of which are conducting crucial research and developing life-saving products.  

We offer jobs based in cities with strong backgrounds in science, such as London, Cambridge, and Edinburgh, as well as many other areas across the UK. With our new life science hubs in Oxford, Liverpool, and Cork (Ireland), we have a strong national presence to be able to match you with the top clinical operations jobs. 

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Clinical operations jobs FAQs

Clinical research salaries can be very lucrative, but exact remuneration will depend on your expertise and job profile. 

A clinical trial associate working for a CRO can expect to earn approximately £33,000 a year, while project managers are able to earn £60,000-£75,000. Directors can command six-figure salaries. 

In the pharma sphere, salaries are generally comparable. 

See our Salary Guide for a more detailed breakdown of clinical research salaries. 

The choice to work for a CRO or a pharma company may come down to culture, with CROs typically being faster-paced and providing more varied work opportunities. Certain CROs may even offer higher salaries than pharma companies, but this will largely depend on your specific role. 

On the other hand, pharma companies – particularly well-established ones – may offer greater job security, with CROs being reliant on their clients. Pharma companies also often give you access to the most innovative technology and work environments. 

Innovations in technology and data-usage – such as natural language processing (NLP) – are allowing for fast-tracked clinical trials and are accelerating the development of life-saving products. 

Do you want to be at the forefront of scientific advancement? See what roles we have in clinical research and operations.