Clinical Trials Associate

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Salary
Negotiable
Job Ref
BBBH183985_1778755514
Date Added
May 14th, 2026
Consultant
selby de klerk

Exciting Opportunity: Clinical Trials Associate

Are you a detail-driven clinical professional with hands-on experience supporting clinical trials? We are seeking a Clinical Trials Associate to join a growing team and play a key role in managing Trial Master File (TMF) activities and supporting the delivery of clinical studies.

Job Title: Clinical Trials Associate
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: DOE

Working type: 5 days on site until passing probation - then 3 days on site.

Special considerations: due to location and unreliable public transport, you would need to either have a driving license and car or be comfortable taking alternative modes of transportation (cycling). Sponsorship is unavailable for this role.

The Role of the Clinical Trials Associate

As a Clinical Trials Associate, you will support the successful delivery of clinical studies through effective coordination, documentation management, and administrative support. A core focus of this role will be ownership and maintenance of the TMF, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and inspection readiness.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing Trial Master File (TMF) activities, including set-up, maintenance, QC checks, and archiving
  • Ensuring TMF completeness, accuracy, and inspection readiness throughout the study lifecycle
  • Supporting clinical trial administration across study start-up, conduct, and close-out activities
  • Preparing and maintaining study documentation, meeting minutes, and tracking logs
  • Assisting with site set-up activities, including preparation and QC of Investigator Site Files (ISFs)
  • Coordinating shipment of essential documents and materials to clinical sites
  • Supporting study visits such as Site Initiation Visits and study close-outs
  • Assisting with invoice tracking, budget monitoring, and site payments
  • Contributing to data management activities including data entry and quality control

The Ideal Candidate for the Clinical Trials Associate Role

To succeed in this position, you will need:

  • At least 2 years of recent experience working within clinical trials
  • Strong hands-on experience managing or supporting Trial Master Files (TMF)
  • A solid understanding of working in a regulated environment (GCP)
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Confidence using electronic systems and managing documentation
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams

Why This Role?

This is a great opportunity for a Clinical Trials Associate looking to take ownership of TMF activities within a supportive and growing clinical environment. You'll gain exposure across the full study lifecycle and play a key role in ensuring high-quality, compliant trial delivery.

SRG are the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.
As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and passion are second to none. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities at all levels.

If this role isn't quite right for you, feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to explore other opportunities.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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