In House CRA - Freelance

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) (In House CRA) to support global oncology clinical trials across multiple phases. This role is ideal for a highly organised, detail‑oriented professional with strong oncology experience and a proven track record working within a Contract Research Organisation (CRO) environment. The assignment requires a commitment of 0.8 or 1.0 FTE, with flexibility depending on project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support to global clinical trial teams across all study phases, with a focus on oncology programs.
• Assist with study start‑up, maintenance, and close‑out activities, ensuring compliance with ICH‑GCP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update Trial Master File (TMF) and Investigator Site File (ISF) documentation, ensuring inspection‑readiness at all times.
• Support preparation, distribution, and tracking of study documents, including site communications, meeting materials, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including agenda preparation, minute‑taking, and action‑item tracking.
• Assist with vendor management activities, including tracking deliverables, reviewing documentation, and supporting oversight processes.
• Manage study trackers, logs, and databases to ensure accurate, timely reporting of study metrics.
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), Project Managers, and cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth study execution.
• Support site onboarding, essential document collection, and system access coordination.
• Contribute to quality control checks, audit preparation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a CTA within a CRO environment (required).
• Strong oncology clinical trial experience, ideally across multiple global studies.
• Solid understanding of ICH‑GCP, regulatory guidelines, and clinical trial operations.
• Experience working with electronic systems such as eTMF, CTMS, eISF, and e‑regulatory platforms.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with global, cross‑functional teams.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working independently as a freelancer.
• Ability to commit to 0.8 or 1.0 FTE depending on project requirements.

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Charlotte Fagan (Recruitment Manager) at Planet Pharma for more information:

E: cfagan@planet-pharma.co.uk

T: +442070764110