Clinical Research Associate jobs in the UK

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

2460 live clinical research associate roles

Senior Medical Writer

London

£45,000–£65,000

In the fast-changing world where our clients deliver life-changing medicines and technology, Cognite’s dynamic team drives our mission of bringing…

Hybrid Science & Pharmaceutical
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Medical Writer

Knutsford

£40,000–£60,000

Manuscripts, abstracts, posters, plain-language summaries - across a mixed portfolio of therapy areas, with senior support and clear authorship…

Remote Science & Pharmaceutical
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Manchester

£30,000–£45,000

Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition…

Hybrid Science & Pharmaceutical
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Regulatory Affairs Officer

England

£35,000–£50,000

The Regulatory Affairs (RA) Officer is primarily responsible for ensuring the appropriate licensing, marketing and legal compliance of Sun Pharma’s…

Science & Pharmaceutical
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Medical Writer

London

£35,000–£55,000

Nucleus Global is part of iNIZIO, a global healthcare consulting and communications group.

Hybrid Science & Pharmaceutical
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Senior Statistician

Long Eaton

£65,000–£100,000

Ensure quality control approaches are followed on all own projects and support given to junior members of the team in QC activities.

Science & Pharmaceutical
4 weeks ago Apply on WhatJobs

Senior Medical Writer

Manchester

£45,000–£65,000

Nucleus Global is looking for a Senior Medical Writer to deliver high-quality, scientifically rigorous content across commercial medical…

Hybrid Science & Pharmaceutical
4 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)
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.
Full salary guides →

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.

Help others hire with confidence

Reviews on Trustpilot

Worked with Verifera as a candidate or employer? Your honest review helps the next person trust verified hiring.