Clinical Research Associate jobs in the UK

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

2554 live clinical research associate roles

Regulatory Affairs Officer

United Kingdom

£32,000–£52,000

CY Partners are excited to be supporting a global organisation in recruiting an enthusiastic, scientifically minded scientist to join their…

Hybrid Science & Pharmaceutical
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Senior Medical Writer

London

£60,000–£90,000

Are you a scientific storyteller with a passion for transforming complex medical insights into compelling narratives?

Hybrid Science & Pharmaceutical
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Senior Medical Writer

Cambridge

£50,000–£55,000

Costello Medical is expanding its Medical Communications team and seeks an experienced Senior Medical Writer to lead diverse projects, deliver…

Hybrid Science & Pharmaceutical
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Regulatory Affairs Associate

London

£42,000–£64,000

Bulk™ is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing‑led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition.

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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)
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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