Biotechnology Jobs in Preston

Associate Director, R&D Project Management

Leads the operational delivery of high-impact, global R&D projects within a cross-functional biotech environment. Focuses on strategic planning, budget and timeline management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder reporting. Provides mentorship to junior project management staff and ensures robust project execution across drug research, development, and manufacturing.

CSL

Hybrid Permanent

(Fixed Term) Manufacturing Associate I

Operate and maintain mRNA vaccine production equipment in compliance with cGMP and safety standards, executing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting equipment and digital systems, and supporting quality documentation and continuous improvement initiatives. Work within a cross-functional team to ensure timely batch release and operational excellence in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Temporary

(Fixed Term) Manufacturing Associate I

Operate production equipment for mRNA vaccine manufacturing in compliance with cGMP and safety standards. Perform routine maintenance, support deviation investigations, and contribute to continuous improvement in a highly regulated, technology-driven environment. Work collaboratively with QA and cross-functional teams to ensure timely batch disposition and operational excellence.

Moderna

On-site Temporary

Software Engineer (Data Services), London

This role involves building and maintaining scalable data services and platforms that support AI-driven drug discovery. You'll work closely with scientists and ML researchers to ingest, transform, and serve complex scientific data, enabling high-velocity research. The position requires strong backend engineering skills, particularly in Python and GCP, within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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Senior Director, Semantic Platform Enablement

Leads the design and enterprise-wide enablement of AstraZeneca’s semantic platform, establishing foundational models, canonical entities, and reusable standards to ensure consistent, machine-readable data meaning across platforms and domains. Drives adoption by aligning semantic architecture with business use cases, integrating structured and unstructured data, and enabling interoperability for AI and agentic systems. Operates in a federated model with cross-functional collaboration across data, product, and technology teams.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

SERM Scientific Director

This role involves leading pharmacovigilance and risk management strategy for GSK's global assets, with a focus on safety evaluation in immunology and other therapeutic areas. The Scientific Director will lead safety governance, contribute to regulatory submissions, and manage cross-functional teams to address product safety issues. They will also represent GSK in interactions with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance standards.

GSK £169,950 – £283,250 pa

On-site Permanent

Head of Quality, Pharmaceutical

Lead the quality function in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, overseeing QA, QC, and compliance systems. Drive quality strategy, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement across operations. Manage audits, inspections, and a high-performing team within a growing organisation.

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group Boothstown, Manchester, M28 1LT, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Business Development Manager - Life Science

Drive new business in contamination control for life science and cleanroom manufacturing environments across the North of England. Focus on consultative, solution-led sales, building strategic relationships with key decision-makers and delivering tailored contamination control strategies. Transition successful wins into long-term partnerships within a regulated, technical environment.

Progress Sales Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

Head of Quality / Senior Quality Manager - Pharmaceutical

This role involves leading the entire Quality function (QA and QC) within a pharmaceutical manufacturing site, overseeing a team of 15 and ensuring strict adherence to GMP and regulatory standards. The individual will drive the site's Quality strategy, manage audits and inspections (including MHRA and customer audits), and lead continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems, validation, and compliance. With a strong emphasis on leadership and team development, the role sits at the heart of the site’s leadership team and requires strategic oversight alongside hands-on operational involvement.

Radar Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

Head of Quality - Pharmaceuticals

Leads quality assurance and control functions within a pharmaceutical manufacturing and import environment, ensuring compliance with EU GMP standards. Responsible for maintaining inspection-readiness, managing regulatory audits, and serving as the primary liaison with the MHRA. Develops and drives the site's Quality Management System as a member of the Site Leadership Team.

Smart4Sciences Manchester, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Associate Medical Director, Safety Evaluation and Risk Management (SERM)

This role involves providing medical and scientific leadership in safety evaluation and risk management for GSK's clinical and post-marketing assets. The Associate Medical Director will lead signal detection, contribute to pharmacovigilance strategy, and ensure robust safety oversight across global development programs. Working within a cross-functional matrix, the role emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, regulatory compliance, and proactive risk communication to protect patient safety.

GSK Manchester, M4 6AL, United Kingdom €87,000 – €145,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent