Lead the delivery of clinical and real-world evidence research projects from set-up through to completion.
Develop research protocols, study documentation, ethics applications, governance submissions, SOPs, and operational processes.
Manage and mentor research staff, supporting their development while maintaining high standards of scientific and operational excellence.
Oversee participant recruitment, follow-up, data collection, quality assurance, and study compliance.
Monitor study progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to ensure successful project delivery.
Ensure all research activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), GDPR, research governance, and regulatory requirements.
Analyse and interpret research data to support evidence generation and improve patient outcomes.
Prepare research reports, publications, presentations, and evidence summaries.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, academic partners, and external stakeholders to integrate research into clinical care.
Build strong relationships across internal and external teams to support successful research delivery.

Degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Public Health, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related discipline.
Significant experience delivering clinical research within healthcare, academia, life sciences, or another regulated environment.
Experience leading research projects and managing research teams.
Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance, ethics, informed consent, GDPR, and UK clinical research regulations.
Understanding of UK healthcare systems, including NICE guidance and NHS structures.
Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent analytical skills with experience interpreting healthcare or clinical research data.
Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external research partners.
Experience within medical cannabis, chronic disease, pain management, health economics, outcomes research, or statistical software would be advantageous but is not essential.
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage complex research programmes in a fast-paced environment.

25 days holiday, rising to 27 after year one and 30 after year three, plus 8 bank holidays
Pension matching up to 5% employer contributions
Private healthcare scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Cycle-to-work and EV scheme
Genuine growth: collaboration across teams, representation at industry events, and direct involvement in shaping a scaling business

Clinical Research Scientist

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