Ms Charlotte Rawcliffe

Biography

Charlotte Rawcliffe is an experienced clinical research professional with more than 20 years expertise in the design, management, and delivery of complex clinical trials. As Head of the Global Health Trials Unit at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), she leads the strategic and operational direction of the unit, ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact global health research. Her work focuses on trial efficiency, regulatory compliance, and capacity building to support research that addresses pressing health challenges worldwide.

Before her current role, Charlotte was Head of Trial Management at the Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre and Deputy Operational Director at the Liverpool Cancer Trials Unit. She has extensive experience overseeing international multi-centre trials, particularly in oncology and infectious diseases, and has played a key role in trial methodology development and process optimisation.

Charlotte holds an MSc in Genetic Epidemiology and a BSc in Microbiology from the University of Sheffield, alongside postgraduate qualifications in health research and clinical research. Her work aligns with international regulatory standards, and she is passionate about ensuring high-quality, ethical research.

Beyond her role at LSTM, Charlotte contributes to research capacity strengthening initiatives, mentoring early-career researchers, and serves on committees focused on clinical trial standards and ethics, particularly in low-resource settings. She is committed to fostering collaborations across academia, industry, and global research networks to drive meaningful improvements in clinical trial delivery and impact.

Research interests