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

Head of Clinical Operations

Exeter

£70,000–£90,000

At FDB (First Databank), we create and deliver the world’s most trusted Medicines knowledge, enabling healthcare professionals to make critical…

Hybrid Science & Pharmaceutical
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Head of Regulatory Affairs

England

£100,000–£130,000

An outstanding opportunity has arisen within a leading, innovation-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to delivering value-based…

Science & Pharmaceutical
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Medical Science Liaison

United Kingdom

£70,000–£95,000

An opportunity for an experienced Medical Affairs professional to join an innovative, fast-growing healthcare company specialising in men’s health.

Marketing, PR & Creative
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Medical Science Liaison

Cambridge

£50,000–£70,000

We are a leading gastrointestinal health company delivering minimally invasive diagnostics to transform access to esophageal care.

Remote Marketing, PR & Creative
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Regulatory Affairs Manager (IVD)

Cambridge

£60,000–£80,000

Arevna is partnering with a pioneering life sciences organisation to recruit a Regulatory Affairs Manager to join their Cambridge-based Regulatory &…

Science & Pharmaceutical
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SRG

Regulatory Affairs Training Lead

England

£50,000–£70,000

A leading pharmaceutical company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs Manager to oversee compliance in regulatory…

Science & Pharmaceutical
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Senior Medical Writer

England

£40,000–£60,000

A leading healthcare communications agency is looking for a Senior Medical Writer to join a creative and scientific team dedicated to delivering…

Hybrid Science & Pharmaceutical
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Senior Medical Writer

England

£40,000–£60,000

An exciting opportunity for a publications-focused Medical Writer to join a growing, data-driven life sciences company developing innovative…

Science & Pharmaceutical
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Senior Medical Writer

England

£60,000–£90,000

We are seeking a highly skilled and curious Senior Medical Writer to join a forward-thinking team working at the intersection of evidence synthesis…

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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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