Senior Clinical Research Associate (SCRA)

  About the roleShape the future of clinical monitoring: we’re looking for an experienced Senior Clinical Research Associate (SCRA) to help build and lead our in‑house clinical monitoring capability.This role goes beyond traditional CRA responsibilities. You’ll help shape our monitoring approach across early-phase (Phase I) healthy volunteer studies and expanding patient trials (Phase 1b/2a) at Quotient sites in Nottingham and Miami, as well as partner trial locations.   If you’re ready to combine hands-on delivery with real influence, this is a unique opportunity to shape a high-quality, risk based, inspection-ready monitoring model.   What you’ll be doing   Establish, embed, and continuously improve clinical monitoring services for: Phase I (healthy volunteer) or patient trials conducted at both Quotient sites and external trial sites, overseen by Quotient. Develop  risk‑based, scalable and inspection‑ready monitoring frameworks Create and embed templates, tools, SOPs, training and guidance including: Monitoring plans Monitoring visit reports (including SIV and COV) Site initiation visit materials Issue escalation and deviation management pathways Act as subject matter expert for clinical monitoring across the organisation Assume Lead CRA responsibilities across assigned studies: Site initiation, routine monitoring, and close‑out visits Risk‑based and remote monitoring where appropriate Preparation, review and timely submission of all monitoring documentation, including visit reports and follow-up letters, in accordance with defined KPIs. Ensure trials are conducted in compliance with the study protocol, ICH‑GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards Provide monitoring oversight of external patient sites and partners, ensuring consistency and quality Identify, document, and follow up on deviations, findings, and corrective actions Support inspection readiness and participate in audits and regulatory inspections Work closely with cross functional teams including Clinical Operations, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Medical and Regulatory colleagues Support the development of CRAs as the team grows   What we’re looking for   Essential   Degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy (or equivalent experience) 5+ years experience working as a CRA with independent monitoring responsibility Strong knowledge of ICH‑GCP and early‑phase clinical trial conduct Experience monitoring Phase I and/or early patient trials Experience working with external sites, partners, or CROs Ability to work autonomously and make sound, risk‑based decisions Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills Proven ability to build effective working relationships with trial centre staff and colleagues Flexible approach and willingness to significant travel   Desirable   Experience monitoring patient or multi‑site trials Involvement in inspections or audits Experience in establishing or improving monitoring processes Experience with core clinical systems and familiarity with ePRO and IWRS/IRT platforms Experience mentoring, coaching or informally leading peers, with the interest to take on line management responsibility as the team grows.