Clinical Research Scientist

Job description

This is a Part-Time 20 hours per week role About the role We are recruiting a Clinical Research Scientist to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinical research professional to lead the delivery of high-quality research projects that generate meaningful evidence and improve patient outcomes. As a Clinical Research Scientist you will oversee the day-to-day management of multiple research studies, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest scientific, ethical, and regulatory standards. You will play a key role in embedding research into clinical practice while working collaboratively with clinicians, governance teams, data specialists, and external partners. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will combine project management, research expertise, and people leadership to ensure studies are delivered efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities As a Clinical Research Scientist, you will: • 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. What we are looking for • 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. What we offer Benefits include: • 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 About Montu Montu UK is the leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines, dedicated to improving patient access to safe and effective treatments. Our mission is to transform lives by combining innovative technology with high-quality clinical care, ensuring patients receive the support they need at every step of their journey. As a fast-growing organisation, we offer a collaborative environment where talented people develop their careers whilst contributing to meaningful change in healthcare. Your work here has a direct impact on patients' lives and on expanding access to modern medical treatments.