We are seeking a Clinical Research Associate II to join a dynamic, multi-sponsor environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting, working across multiple protocols and clients, with a strong focus on oncology trials.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently perform on-site monitoring visits across the UK (site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out)
- Ensure clinical trials are conducted in compliance with ICH-GCP and applicable regulatory requirements
- Manage multiple studies and sponsors simultaneously, maintaining high-quality delivery
- Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators, site staff, and key stakeholders
- Identify and resolve site issues proactively to ensure timelines and data integrity are met
- Contribute to study documentation, reporting, and audit readiness
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 1.5 years of independent, on-site monitoring experience in the UK (non-negotiable)
- Proven ability and willingness to conduct 8–10 days of on-site monitoring per month with national travel
- Strong experience working across multiple protocols and sponsors/clients
- Oncology monitoring experience is essential
- Solid understanding of ICH-GCP and relevant regulatory standards
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Experience in ophthalmology clinical trials
- Prior exposure to complex or global studies
About Planet Pharma:
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
www.planet-pharma.com
Please click ‘apply’ or contact Charlotte Fagan (Recruitment Manager) at Planet Pharma for more information:
E: cfagan@planet-pharma.co.uk
T: +442070764110