Clinical Research Scientist

About The Role

We are recruiting a Clinical Research Scientist to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinical research professional to lead the delivery of high‑quality research projects that generate meaningful evidence and improve patient outcomes.

As a Clinical Research Scientist you will oversee the day‑to‑day management of multiple research studies, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards. You will play a key role in embedding research into clinical practice while working collaboratively with clinicians, governance teams, data specialists, and external partners.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will combine project management, research expertise, and people leadership to ensure studies are delivered efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Lead the delivery of clinical and real‑world evidence research projects from set‑up through to completion.
• Develop research protocols, study documentation, ethics applications, governance submissions, SOPs, and operational processes.
• Manage and mentor research staff, supporting their development while maintaining high standards of scientific and operational excellence.
• Oversee participant recruitment, follow‑up, data collection, quality assurance, and study compliance.
• Monitor study progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure all research activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), GDPR, research governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse and interpret research data to support evidence generation and improve patient outcomes.
• Prepare research reports, publications, presentations, and evidence summaries.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, academic partners, and external stakeholders to integrate research into clinical care.
• Build strong relationships across internal and external teams to support successful research delivery.

• Degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering clinical research within healthcare, academia, life sciences, or another regulated environment.
• Experience leading research projects and managing research teams.
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance, ethics, informed consent, GDPR, and UK clinical research regulations.
• Understanding of UK healthcare systems, including NICE guidance and NHS structures.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical skills with experience interpreting healthcare or clinical research data.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external research partners.
• Experience with in medical cannabis, chronic disease, pain management, health economics, outcomes research, or statistical software would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage complex research programmes in a fast‑paced environment.

• 25 days holiday, rising to 27 after year one and 30 after year three, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Pension matching up to 5% employer contributions.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Cycle‑to‑work and EV scheme.
• Genuine growth: collaboration across teams, representation at industry events, and direct involvement in shaping a scaling business.

Montu UK is the leading digital health company specialising in cannabis‑based medicines, dedicated to improving patient access to safe and effective treatments. Our mission is to transform lives by combining innovative technology with high‑quality clinical care, ensuring patients receive the support they need at every step of their journey. As a fast‑growing organisation, we offer a collaborative environment where talented people develop their careers whilst contributing to meaningful change in healthcare.

Your work here has a direct impact on patients’ lives and on expanding access to modern medical treatments.

£60K - £65K