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Senior Study Leader
Role summary
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The Senior Study Leader is responsible for leading the planning, execution and oversight of clinical studies, typically from start-up through close-out. Requirements generally include a degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy or a related discipline, substantial clinical research or trial-management experience, and a strong understanding of GCP, regulatory requirements and study operations. The candidate is expected to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, budgets, vendors and risks, maintain high-quality documentation, and ensure studies meet company standards and applicable regulations. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills are essential, together with the ability to work effectively in a global, matrix environment.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Novartis
Novartis is a global medicines company headquartered in Switzerland, focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative treatments. Its work spans areas such as cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, immunology, neuroscience, oncology and hematology. The company operates through research, clinical development, manufacturing and commercial teams across many countries, using scientific innovation, data and advanced technology to address significant healthcare needs. Novartis employs people in a wide range of disciplines, including clinical operations, medical affairs, pharmaceutical research, regulatory affairs, technology and commercial functions. Its culture emphasizes patient impact, ethical conduct, collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement. In the United Kingdom, Novartis supports clinical research, medical engagement and commercial activities, offering opportunities to work on international studies and medicines intended to improve patient outcomes.