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Contract

Clinical Study Start Up Lead

Clearline Recruitment Ltd
Welwyn Garden City
money-bag £339 - £500/day
Posted: 22 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 21 November 2026
Ref: 225755081

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.

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