Biotechnology Jobs

Isomorphic Labs · Cambridge, United States

Lead in vitro and cellular pharmacology strategy for small-molecule drug design programs, defining screening cascades and guiding biophysical, biochemical and cell-based assays from hit identification to candidate selection. Bridge computational AI/ML predictions with laboratory validation, managing CRO partnerships and collaborating with chemistry, structural biology and translational teams.

Isomorphic Labs · Cambridge, United States

Designs and implements translational strategies for small molecule oncology and immunology programs, from early discovery through candidate selection and clinical phase. Oversees CRO activities, PK/PD and safety assessments, and biomarker strategies, bridging computational predictions with laboratory validation. Some roles include managing 2-3 in vivo pharmacologists.

GSK · London · £123,000 – £205,000 pa

Leads respiratory epidemiology and real-world evidence programmes that inform vaccine development, designing and overseeing complex studies on disease burden, treatment patterns and safety. Partners with clinical development, safety, regulatory and external collaborators, and mentors junior staff. Requires deep RWE and pharmaco-epidemiology expertise in a global, matrixed environment.

GSK · Wavre, Belgium · €123,000 – €205,000 pa

Leads respiratory epidemiology and real-world evidence programs that inform vaccine development, owning the epidemiology plan for at least one asset or disease area. Designs and oversees complex observational studies using claims, EHR and registry data, advises clinical, safety and regulatory teams, and manages external partnerships while mentoring junior scientists.

Basecamp Research · London

Owns the end-to-end sample-to-sequence pipeline for the Trillion Gene Atlas, spanning DNA extraction, library prep and sequencing dispatch across Phase 1 and Phase 2. Bridges R&D and production by scaling validated protocols, applying Lean/Six Sigma to improve throughput, and leading a small lab team while monitoring data return with bioinformatics partners.

Altos Labs · Cambridge · £71,200 – £113,200 pa

Leads day-to-day operations of a genomics hub, managing NGS workflows such as RNAseq, ATACseq and single cell genomics, plus SOPs, data management, equipment and budgets. Provides hands-on wet lab guidance and acts as subject matter expert on experimental design while training and supervising technical staff.

Relation Therapeutics · London

Lead the team behind hybrid on-prem and cloud compute infrastructure, Kubernetes clusters, and scientific compute environments supporting ML and drug discovery. Own platform strategy, CI/CD maturity, observability, and security controls for sensitive patient-derived data, reporting to the VP of Engineering.

EMBL-EBI · Saffron Walden

Lead solution architecture for digital experience initiatives spanning web applications, APIs, content platforms and AI-enabled services, remaining hands-on through discovery, prototyping and architectural development. Bridge UX and engineering, translating user needs into accessible, sustainable architectures while providing technical direction and people management to the development team. Focus on LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation, agents and semantic search.

Moderna · Oxford

Develops, validates and runs ligand-binding and cell-based bioanalytical assays generating pharmacodynamic and immunogenicity data for clinical mRNA programmes. Works in a GcLP-regulated lab using Thermo Watson LIMS and electronic notebooks, handling clinical samples, critical reagents, SOPs and validation reports while partnering with Clinical Operations and Sample Management.

IQVIA · Reading

Monitors oncology clinical trial sites through selection, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits, ensuring GCP and ICH compliance. Tracks recruitment, regulatory submissions, CRF completion and data queries, and maintains Trial Master File documentation. Works within a biotech-focused team supporting emerging biopharma sponsors.

Novartis · London

Leads end-to-end translational strategy for neurodegenerative and neuromuscular programs, bridging preclinical research to Phase 1–2 clinical development. Accountable for biomarker strategy, clinical endpoint selection and early-phase trial design, and serves as the Translational Medicine representative within global cross-functional project and clinical trial teams.

Moderna · Oxford

Provides hands-on MS&T engineering expertise across drug substance manufacturing and label, packaging and final-storage operations at the Harwell site. Leads technology transfer, process start-up, validation, continued process verification and troubleshooting, authoring protocols and reports as an individual contributor. Works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain, with on-call or shift coverage as required.

IQVIA · Cambridge

Hands-on bioanalytical role developing, optimising and running LC-MS/MS assays for small and large molecule DMPK studies in an early discovery setting, analysing matrices such as plasma, blood, brain, bile, faeces and urine. Combines complex mass spectrometry troubleshooting and method development with leading scientific projects, mentoring colleagues and driving novel assay innovation in a matrix team.

Ipsen · London

Leads one or more Early Development Asset Teams, owning integrated strategy from candidate nomination through first-in-human trials across preclinical, translational, clinical, regulatory and CMC workstreams. Serves as scientific champion for oncology assets, presenting data and investment recommendations to governance bodies and contributing to in-licensing due diligence.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals · London

Leads the development and execution of international regulatory strategy across European and Rest of World markets, from first-in-human through post-marketing. Represents Global Regulatory Affairs on core development teams, manages project plans and resources, and advises senior management. Also a people manager within the International GRA leadership team, driving process improvement and regulatory policy engagement.