Senior Clinical Study Startup Specialist

Job Title: Senior Clinical Study Startup SpecialistLocation: Welwyn Garden City (Hybrid - Minimum 2-3 Days On-Site)Contract Duration: 6 Months (Inside IR35)Work Pattern: Full-Time 37.5 Hours per WeekPay Rates:Umbrella: .00 / dayPAYE Basic: .97 / day (+ Holiday Pay)About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced, country-facing Study Startup Specialist to lead and accelerate clinical trial site activation across the UK. Based out of state-of-the-art offices in Welwyn Garden City, this role sits at the critical intersection of clinical operations, site contracts, and RandD teams.This is a 6-month contract opportunity designed for a specialist with recent hands-on experience setting up clinical trials directly within the UK healthcare ecosystem.Key ResponsibilitiesUK Site Activation: Drive end-to-end country site-facing startup activities, ensuring rapid, compliant site initiation for clinical studies across the UK.Contracts and Budgeting: Oversee and execute clinical site contracts, costings, and budget templates in line with UK regulatory and institutional requirements.RandD and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal RandD teams, CROs, study management teams, and NHS/site investigators to streamline site onboarding.Regulatory and Governance: Ensure all study startup documentation and ethics approvals adhere strictly to UK GCP, MHRA, and local regulatory frameworks.Essential Candidate CriteriaProven UK Trial Startup Experience: Recent, direct experience ..... full job details .....