Clinical Research Career Conversations

Life Beyond the Lab: Building a Career in Research Governance

Jo Merrifield Season 2 Episode 6

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In this episode of Clinical Research Career Conversations, host Jo Merrifield speaks with Lauren Muir, Research Governance Manager at the Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility. Lauren shares her journey from a lab-based biomedical scientist to overseeing governance across hundreds of studies. She explains how her role ensures research is safe, ethical, and compliant, and discusses the key skills needed to succeed.

Whether you’re starting out or considering a career shift, this episode offers insight into the vital, behind-the-scenes work that keeps clinical research running smoothly.