Biotechnology Jobs in Stoke-on-trent

Associate Engineer, GxP IT Support

This role involves providing hands-on IT support for Moderna’s GMP manufacturing operations at the Harwell site. Key responsibilities include ensuring GMP compliance, triaging IT incidents, managing infrastructure, and collaborating with various teams to maintain robust and compliant systems. The position offers exposure to modern observability and cybersecurity tools, making it a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives in complex, regulated environments.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Biologics Account Manager

This role involves driving adoption of respiratory biologics within secondary care settings by building strategic relationships with multi-disciplinary teams and key healthcare stakeholders. The Account Manager will lead formulary access, support homecare utilization, and execute account plans in a complex clinical environment. It requires strong commercial acumen, deep understanding of the NHS ecosystem, and the ability to navigate multi-stakeholder decision-making units.

AstraZeneca Sheffield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Associate Engineer, GxP IT Support

This role involves supporting Moderna’s manufacturing operations at the Harwell site, ensuring GMP compliance and providing Tier 1 IT support. Responsibilities include maintaining robust IT systems, triaging incidents, managing infrastructure, and collaborating with various teams to ensure smooth operations. The position offers exposure to modern cybersecurity and automation tools, making it a dynamic and challenging opportunity in the biotech industry.

Moderna

On-site Permanent

Fixed Term Manufacturing Associate II

This role involves operating production equipment for mRNA vaccines, adhering to cGMP and safety regulations, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. The candidate will work closely with QA teams, troubleshoot equipment issues, and maintain meticulous documentation in a fast-paced, technologically advanced environment.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Temporary

Oncology Imaging Scientist

This role involves ensuring high-quality imaging data is integrated into oncology clinical trials, with a focus on robust, regulatory-compliant imaging endpoints. The scientist will lead imaging strategy across study teams, implement advanced techniques like AI, radiomics, and ML, and ensure consistency in tumor assessments using standards like RECIST 1.1. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners is key to advancing GSK’s oncology drug development pipeline.

GSK US$123,000 – US$205,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Oncology Imaging Scientist

This role involves integrating high-quality imaging data into oncology clinical trials to support robust, regulatory-compliant endpoints. The scientist will lead imaging strategy, ensure data consistency using standards like RECIST 1.1, and implement advanced techniques such as AI, radiomics, and tumor growth kinetics. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external experts is key to advancing GSK’s oncology pipeline.

GSK US$123,000 – US$205,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Key Account Manager

This role involves managing key accounts in the rheumatology sector across Scotland, focusing on building deep, value-driven relationships with healthcare professionals and stakeholders. The Key Account Manager drives sales growth through data-informed strategies, personalized customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration, while ensuring compliance and ethical standards. The position emphasizes understanding customer needs, delivering tailored solutions, and translating insights into actionable plans to improve patient outcomes.

Novartis Derby, DE22 3FJ, United Kingdom

Permanent

Mechanistic Chemist – Process Chemistry

This role involves applying physical organic chemistry and digital modelling to develop scalable, sustainable manufacturing processes for pharmaceuticals. The scientist will lead mechanistic understanding, design experiments, and integrate automation and data-driven approaches to optimise synthetic routes. Collaboration with analytical chemists, engineers, and data scientists is central to driving innovation in drug substance development.

AstraZeneca Macclesfield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Director, Sustainability

This role leads sustainability strategy within AstraZeneca's Chemical Development department, embedding green chemistry principles across process development and commercialisation. The director will drive innovation in environmental sustainability, oversee compliance, and act as a key advisor to CDMO partners to reduce carbon footprint and resource consumption across the supply chain. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders is central to advancing the company’s long-term sustainability goals.

AstraZeneca Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Scientist – 12-month - Pharmaceutical Sciences

This role involves developing analytical control strategies and methodologies to support the manufacturing of clinical active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for both small molecules and novel modalities like oligonucleotides and peptides. The scientist will work within the Early Chemical Development (ECD) group, collaborating with chemists and external partners to interpret complex data, improve processes, and ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards. The position emphasizes innovation, scientific rigor, and the application of advanced technologies including AI and automation.

AstraZeneca Macclesfield, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Process Engineer - Drug Substance Manufacture (DSM)

This role involves optimizing chemical manufacturing processes for drug substances in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. The engineer will lead process improvements, scale-up projects, and technology transfers while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. Work includes root-cause analysis, change control management, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance capacity, robustness, and efficiency in API production.

AstraZeneca Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Associate Production Manager /Secondment

This role involves supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations at AstraZeneca’s Macclesfield site, focusing on formulation, filling, packaging, and process performance. The Associate Production Manager will gain hands-on experience in cGMP compliance, deviation management, and Manufacturing Excellence initiatives while developing leadership and coaching skills. Working in a science-driven, patient-focused environment, the role emphasizes safety, operational standards, and continuous improvement within a collaborative team setting.

AstraZeneca Macclesfield, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Logistics Coordinator – Temperature-Controlled Supply (5 Month Secondment

This role involves supporting the day-to-day logistics activities for clinical studies, ensuring medicines are delivered on time and under the correct temperature conditions. You will manage temperature excursions, coordinate with logistics partners, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

AstraZeneca Macclesfield, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Senior Director of Operational Technology (Operations)

This role involves leading the execution of OT strategy across AstraZeneca's global manufacturing network, ensuring alignment with business priorities and improving reliability, safety, and compliance. Key responsibilities include lifecycle management, risk mitigation, capability building, and regulatory readiness.

AstraZeneca Macclesfield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent