Clinical Research Associate jobs in the UK

Live clinical research associate roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

2459 live clinical research associate roles

Clinical Data & Systems Lead

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

120,000

You'll be joining a global pharmaceutical company with a strong UK presence who are expanding their clinical development capabilities.

Science & Pharmaceutical
3 hours ago View job

Regulatory Affairs Director

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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Are you ready to shape European regulatory strategy that accelerates innovative oncology medicines to patients and secures the strongest possible…

Science & Pharmaceutical
3 hours ago View job
MMS

Principal Biostatistician - Remote (UK)

Edinburgh, Midlothian

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Are you looking to join a company where your contributions truly matter, and where you'll be part of a supportive, innovative team?

Remote Science & Pharmaceutical
19 hours ago View job

AI Engineer for Clinical Trials

London

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Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) that provides Phase I–IV clinical development services to the biotechnology…

Remote IT & Technology Contract
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Clinical Research Associate salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£45,000 – £70,000 (midpoint £57,500)
South East (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£42,000 – £65,000 (midpoint £53,500)
North West (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£38,000 – £58,000 (midpoint £48,000)
Scotland (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£38,000 – £58,000 (midpoint £48,000)
Yorkshire (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£36,000 – £55,000 (midpoint £45,500)
Midlands (indicative)
1 live advert
£37,500 – £58,000 (midpoint £37,500)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. Clinical trial assistants and coordinators sit below the band (£28,000–£38,000), CRAs anchor it, senior CRAs and regulatory affairs managers sit at the top, and clinical project managers above (£60,000–£90,000). Sponsor companies pay more than CROs; field-based CRAs receive a car allowance.
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FAQs

What does a CRA earn?

Indicatively £38,000–£58,000, senior CRAs £55,000–£70,000; clinical project managers £65,000+.

How do I become a CRA?

Usually via a clinical trial assistant or study coordinator role plus a life-science degree; ICH-GCP training is essential.

What do employers check?

Right to work, references, GCP certification and a driving licence for monitoring roles.

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