Freelance Clinical Trial Manager

Job description

FREELANCE CLINICAL TRIAL MANAGER (VIEW TO GOING PERMANENT AFTER 12 MONTHS)

RBW Consulting are partnered with a high-performing, research-led pharmaceutical company where innovation meets real-world impact. With global reach and Scandinavian roots, they combine cutting-edge science with a collaborative, no-nonsense culture to bring meaningful therapies to patients across oncology, respiratory, and beyond.

Known for their agility and strong pipeline, they offer the best of both worlds — the backing of an established international business with the pace and mindset of a biotech. It’s a place where decisions happen, ideas are valued, and people genuinely make a difference.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Clinical Trial Manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day operational oversight of clinical trials, with a focus on feasibility, site management, and monitoring execution. The role ensures studies are delivered to protocol, timelines, regulatory standards, and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Feasibility & Site Selection

• Oversee feasibility activities, assessing countries/sites for capability, patient access, and operational fit
• Support country and site selection in collaboration with study team and CROs

Site Set‑Up & Management

• Drive site activation readiness (IMP, labs, contracts, regulatory documentation)
• Oversee enrolment, data quality, and protocol compliance
• Review/validate study plans (e.g. Monitoring plans, lab manuals) and patient materials (ICF, leaflets)
• Oversee CRO/vendor performance for monitoring and site management
• Support training of CRAs/sites and resolve operational challenges
• Ensure effective on-site and remote monitoring, including co-visits and issue follow-up
• Contribute to additional study-level activities, including co-monitoring if required

Study Tracking & Delivery

• Track key metrics (activation, enrolment, monitoring, deviations) and report to leadership
• Oversee sample logistics and central assessments
• Support IMP supply and reconciliation with key stakeholders

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams (data, safety, regulatory, supply) and CROs/vendors
• Conduct sponsor site visits and maintain strong site relationships

Risk & Quality Management

• Identify and escalate risks/issues at site or study level
• Ensure compliance with GCP, protocol, and SOPs, maintaining inspection readiness

Essential

• Master’s degree in life sciences (or related)
• 5+ years in clinical operations, including 3+ years monitoring oncology studies
• Strong experience in feasibility, site selection, and site oversight
• Solid knowledge of ICH-GCP and global clinical trial processes
• Strong collaboration, communication, and site engagement skills
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, proactive problem-solver
• Willingness to travel internationally

Desirable

• Experience in small biotech or fast-paced environments

Next Steps:

Please apply here and Harry Henson will be in touch to discuss your application.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-07-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English