Senior Clinical Study Startup Specialist

Job Title:

Senior Clinical Study Startup Specialist

Location:

Welwyn Garden City (Hybrid - Minimum 2-3 Days On-Site) Contract Duration: 6 Months (Inside IR35) Work Pattern:
Full-Time | 37.5 Hours per Week Pay Rates:
Umbrella: £450.00 - £500.00 / day PAYE Basic: £339.27 - £376.97 / day ( Holiday Pay) About the Role We 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 R&D 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 Responsibilities UK Site Activation:
Drive end-to-end country site-facing startup activities, ensuring rapid, compliant site initiation for clinical studies across the UK. Contracts & Budgeting:
Oversee and execute clinical site contracts, costings, and budget templates in line with UK regulatory and institutional requirements. R&D &

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner closely with internal R&D teams, CROs, study management teams, and NHS/site investigators to streamline site onboarding. Regulatory & Governance:
Ensure all study startup documentation and ethics approvals adhere strictly to UK GCP, MHRA, and local regulatory frameworks. Essential Candidate Criteria Proven UK Trial Startup

Experience:

Recent, direct experience setting up clinical studies specifically within the UK (candidates with only global/overseas study management experience will not be considered). Contracting & Costing Expertise:
In-depth knowledge and practical execution of UK clinical trial agreement (mCTA) drafting, budgeting, and costing templates. R&D & Site Interaction:
Demonstrated experience dealing directly with R&D departments and UK-based clinical research sites/NHS trusts. Location & Hybrid Flexibility:
Able to work from the Welwyn Garden City office a minimum of 2 to 3 days per week .

What We Offer High-impact contract role within an industry-leading pharmaceutical research hub. Competitive daily Umbrella or PAYE rates. Modern, collaborative work environment with state-of-the-art office facilities.

How to Apply:

If you have proven hands-on experience executing UK clinical study startups and site contracts, submit your CV today for immediate review Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.