Clinical Research Associate jobs in the UK

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

2775 live clinical research associate roles

Medical Writer

Manchester

£40,000–£55,000

RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a wholly owned subsidiary of RTI International, is an independent and internationally recognised research organisation.

Marketing, PR & Creative
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Senior Medical Writer

Manchester

£60,000–£85,000

Are you an experienced Senior Medical Writer looking to use your oncology expertise to influence meaningful scientific communication, while enjoying…

Hybrid Marketing, PR & Creative
2 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs
SRG

Medical Science Liaison

West Midlands

£55,000–£75,000

SRG are working with a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry who due to an internal promotion are looking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)…

Marketing, PR & Creative
2 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Medical Writer

Manchester

£40,000–£52,000

RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a wholly owned subsidiary of RTI International, is an independent and internationally recognised research organisation.

Remote Marketing, PR & Creative
2 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Medical Writer

London

£36,000–£48,000

At Kinetix Health Group, we believe our transformational role in communicating scientific progress has the power to shape clinical practice and…

Marketing, PR & Creative
2 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Senior Medical Writer

London

£60,000–£85,000

Are you an experienced Senior Medical Writer looking to use your oncology expertise to influence meaningful scientific communication, while enjoying…

Hybrid Marketing, PR & Creative
2 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Senior Clinical Study Lead

Uxbridge

£90,000–£120,000

KPS Life is seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Study Lead to drive the successful delivery of large and complex global clinical trials from…

Science & Pharmaceutical
2 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

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)
Midlands (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£38,000 – £58,000 (midpoint £48,000)
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)

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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