Clinical Trial Associate

Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) | Growing Biotech | Berkshire | Permanent

Location: Berkshire, UK (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote)

Salary: Up to £46,000 (flexibility for the right candidate)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

APX Life Sciences is partnering with an established, growing global biotech company looking to appoint an experienced Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) to join its expanding Clinical Operations team in Berkshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a CTA with 2+ years of industry experience who is looking to take the next step in their career, gaining greater ownership, responsibility and exposure to global clinical development programmes.

Unlike many larger organisations, this biotech manages its clinical programmes entirely in-house, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work closely with experienced clinical professionals and gain broad, hands-on experience across the full clinical trial lifecycle.

With an expanding clinical pipeline, including late-stage Phase III development across the US and Europe, there is significant opportunity for professional development, increased responsibility and long-term career growth as the business continues to evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of global clinical studies from start-up through to close-out.
• Take ownership of eTMF management, ensuring accurate documentation, quality control and ongoing inspection readiness.
• Work closely with Clinical Operations colleagues, CRAs, investigational sites and external vendors.
• Maintain study documentation, trackers, timelines and operational deliverables.
• Support site initiation, study conduct and close-out activities.
• Assist with regulatory submissions, clinical documentation and audit preparation.
• Track study milestones, action items and operational activities.
• Contribute to improving clinical processes, systems and operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in Clinical Operations or Clinical Research within a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO environment.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Trial Assistant, Senior CTA, Clinical Trial Coordinator or similar.
• Hands-on experience with electronic Trial Master Files (eTMF) is essential.
• Good understanding of ICH-GCP, clinical trial documentation and study processes.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, adaptable and entrepreneurial mindset, with a willingness to take ownership and get involved across different areas.
• Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is genuinely interested in the science and clinical development.
• Comfortable attending the Berkshire office three days per week.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of up to £46,000, with flexibility for the right candidate.
• Annual performance-related bonus, pension and private medical/dental insurance.
• Additional annual leave and wellbeing benefits.
• Significant opportunity for career development and progression within a growing international biotech.
• Broad exposure to global clinical programmes, including Phase III development.
• The opportunity to work directly within a sponsor organisation, rather than through an outsourced CRO model.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where individuals are encouraged to take ownership and make a genuine impact.
• A business with strong employee retention and a track record of long-term career opportunities.

This opportunity would particularly suit an ambitious CTA who wants to move beyond a traditional support role, develop broader Clinical Operations expertise and become an integral part of a growing biotech's clinical development team.

Interested in learning more?

Please send your CV to Lewis Wolfe at lewis@apxls.com or contact Lewis directly at APX Life Sciences for a confidential discussion.