Clinical Research Jobs in UK
Clinical Research Jobs continue to be one of the fastest-growing opportunities for life science professionals worldwide. This Entry Level Clinical Research Associate role at Medpace in London, United Kingdom, offers life science graduates a structured pathway into global clinical trials, hands-on training, and long-term career growth. If you are passionate about healthcare innovation and want to work at the forefront of drug and medical device development, this opportunity is designed for you.
About Medpace
Medpace is a global, full-service Clinical Research Organization (CRO) providing Phase I–IV clinical development services to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs over 5,000 professionals across 40+ countries, supporting studies in oncology, cardiology, CNS, metabolic disease, infectious disease, and more.
Job Details
- Job Title: Entry Level – Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
- Company: Medpace
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Job ID: 10618
- Role Type: Full-Time, Office-Based (during training)
Job Summary
The Clinical Research Associate (CRA) at Medpace offers an exciting entry-level opportunity to build a career in clinical research and drug/medical device development. This role is ideal for candidates with a background or strong interest in medical, health, or life sciences who want hands-on experience, structured training, and the opportunity to travel across the UK while contributing to life-changing research.
To fully benefit from the training program, candidates must be within commuting distance of Medpace’s Central London office, as the role is initially fully office-based.
PACE® – Medpace CRA Training Program
Medpace’s PACE® (Professionals Achieving CRA Excellence) Program provides comprehensive training to develop confident, independent CRAs through:
- Interactive discussions and hands-on practicums
- In-house and field-based training
- Exposure to additional clinical research departmental rotations
- Training in the full drug and device development lifecycle
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits
- Communicate with investigators, site coordinators, and clinical staff
- Verify investigator qualifications, training, and site resources
- Perform source data verification (SDV) against case report forms
- Ensure protocol compliance, GCP adherence, and regulatory requirements
- Review regulatory documents and investigational product accountability
- Verify adverse events, serious adverse events, and concomitant medications
- Assess site recruitment and retention performance
- Complete monitoring reports and follow-up letters documenting findings and corrective actions
Qualifications for Clinical Research Jobs
Required
- Bachelor’s degree (health or life science preferred)
- Willingness to travel 60–80% nationally (UK)
- Valid driver’s license
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Willingness to be fully office-based during training
Ideal BackgroundsÂ
Candidates who have succeeded in this role include:
- Nurses, Dieticians, Pharmacy Technicians
- Clinical Research Coordinators / Site Coordinators
- Research Assistants
- Biotech Engineers
- Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Sales Representatives
- PhD or PharmD candidates
- Health and Wellness Coordinators
Why Medpace
- Structured CRA career progression and promotion pathway
- Exposure to multiple therapeutic areas
- Collaboration with therapeutic and regulatory experts
- Competitive salary and bonus program
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Benefits & Perks of Clinical Research Jobs
- Flexible work environment (post-training)
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Generous PTO packages
- Structured career development paths
- Employee appreciation events
- Health and wellness initiatives
