Clinical Research Associate jobs in the UK

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

2471 live clinical research associate roles

Medical Writer

Waltham Cross

£51,000–£86,000

In this role you will be providing medical writing services and consultation to Clinical Research Scientists, Academic partners, Sponsors and/or the…

Science & Pharmaceutical
3 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Senior Medical Writer

Newark and Sherwood

£60,000–£90,000

About Us Established in 2005, Bioscript Group is formed from multiple, specialist businesses to support our global pharmaceutical clients; we draw…

Hybrid Science & Pharmaceutical
3 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Senior RWE Biostatistician

Maidenhead

£70,000–£100,000

As an experienced Senior RWE Biostatistician within our Consulting business, you will play a pivotal role in delivering complex Real-World Evidence…

Remote IT & Technology
3 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Senior Biostatistician II

City of Westminster

£110,000–£170,000

The Real World Statistics Associate Director will perform sophisticated scientific statistical analyses in support of the company’s post-marketing…

Hybrid Science & Pharmaceutical
3 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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