Biotechnology Jobs

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Head, PV and Regulatory QA

Leads global pharmacovigilance and regulatory quality assurance, ensuring compliance with GVP, ICH, and regulatory standards across clinical safety, medical affairs, and regulatory affairs. Designs audit strategies, manages inspections, and oversees deviation management, CAPA, and change control systems. Provides cross-functional GxP expertise and drives continuous improvement in PV quality systems.

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Specialist, R&D Contracts & Business Operations

This role supports R&D contract management and business operations within a global biopharmaceutical organization. The specialist will handle end-to-end contract processes including drafting agreements, managing purchase orders, ensuring compliance, and maintaining accurate records. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to track obligations, ensure timely approvals, and promote operational efficiency in a hybrid working environment.

CSL
Hybrid Permanent
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Pathology Director

Leads medical and technical oversight of an accredited diagnostic laboratory supporting clinical trials and biomarker development. Provides expert interpretation of pathology and biomarker data, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives innovation in digital pathology and companion diagnostics. Works cross-functionally to integrate advanced diagnostic methods into drug development programs.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Senior Medical Director Early Clinical Respiratory

This role involves leading early-phase clinical development in respiratory therapeutics, designing and overseeing Phase 1 and 2a trials, and translating scientific innovation into clinical proof-of-concept. The individual will act as a medical expert, shaping clinical strategies, guiding regulatory interactions, and mentoring teams within a global, collaborative environment. Emphasis is placed on biomarker use, translational research, and engagement with external scientific leaders.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom
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(Fixed Term) Scientist, Immunogenicity, Bioanalytical and Molecular Assays

This role involves designing and executing bioanalytical and immunogenicity strategies to support mRNA-based clinical development programmes. The scientist will lead assay development—including ADA, nAb, PK, and PD assays—using platforms like ELISA, MSD, and cell culture, while ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to Moderna's expanding capabilities in Harwell. The position emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and integration of digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance data interpretation and decision-making.

On-site
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Analyst, Quality Control, Microbiology

This role involves performing routine environmental monitoring, water sampling, and microbiological testing to support GMP quality control for mRNA products. The analyst will execute tests including sterility, bioburden, endotoxin, and TOC, while supporting method transfers, validations, and compliance with cGMP standards. The position requires strong documentation practices, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and active participation in quality systems such as investigations and audits.

On-site Permanent
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Director, Government Affairs and Advocacy - Europe and International

Lead government affairs and advocacy strategy across Europe and international markets, focusing on shaping policy, building relationships with EU and national stakeholders, and advancing access to HIV treatments. Develop cross-market campaigns to prioritize HIV in healthcare agendas and support uptake of long-acting innovations. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to influence policy and drive equitable access.

GSK United Kingdom
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Interventional Study Scientist Medical Director

Lead the scientific design and execution of interventional clinical studies within Medical Affairs, ensuring alignment with strategic evidence plans and regulatory standards. Provide medical oversight, guide risk mitigation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to generate high-impact clinical data. Present findings at scientific meetings and support regulatory submissions and publications.

GSK United Kingdom US$187,275 – US$312,125 pa
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Director of Clinical Pharmacology, Cambridge, MA

Lead clinical pharmacology strategy for small molecule programs in oncology and non-oncology areas, designing and executing studies from Phase 1 through late development. Utilize AI-driven models for PK/PD prediction, dose optimization, and regulatory submissions, while managing CROs and translating preclinical data into human dosing strategies.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Director of Nonclinical Safety, Cambridge, MA

Lead the development and execution of nonclinical safety strategies for small molecule drug candidates in oncology and non-oncology programs, integrating AI-driven predictive models with traditional toxicology. Build and scale the nonclinical safety function within an AI-first drug discovery environment, ensuring high-quality data feedback to refine computational models. Collaborate across preclinical, clinical, and regulatory teams to advance compounds through IND and NDA/MAA-enabling studies.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

Laboratory Technician - Plant Cell Culture

This role involves hands-on support for plant tissue and cell culture experiments within a cutting-edge research environment focused on sustainable agriculture and food production. The technician will prepare media, maintain cultures, monitor growth and contamination, and ensure aseptic conditions, contributing to scalable plant-based solutions. Close collaboration with researchers and automation specialists supports reproducible, high-quality scientific workflows in a state-of-the-art lab setting.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Media and Glass Technician - Generative Biology Institute

This role involves preparing laboratory media, buffers, and agar plates while maintaining sterile glassware and consumables to support high-quality research at the Generative Biology Institute. The technician ensures consistent, contamination-free supplies using aseptic techniques and standard operating procedures, enabling scientists to focus on engineering biology breakthroughs. The position emphasizes precision, routine quality control, equipment operation, and collaboration within a dedicated support team in a state-of-the-art research environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Head of Computational-Aided Drug Discovery

Leads a computational chemistry and data science team embedded in multidisciplinary drug discovery projects, applying AI, machine learning, and structure-based methods to drive hit identification and lead optimisation. Directs scientific strategy, develops workflows, and contributes hands-on to project teams using biophysical and structural data. Focuses on integrating modern computational techniques with experimental insights to advance pre-clinical candidates.

Pure Resourcing Solutions Great Abington, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £100,000 pa

Head of Quality, Pharmaceutical

Leads the Quality function in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, overseeing QA, QC, QMS, and regulatory compliance. Responsible for driving quality strategy, leading audits, managing CAPA and change controls, and developing a high-performing team. Focuses on continuous improvement and operational excellence within a growing organisation.

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

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Infectious Sciences

This role involves performing and interpreting routine and specialist biomedical investigations in infectious sciences, including bacteriology, virology, mycology, and molecular diagnostics, within a high-volume accredited laboratory. The scientist will rotate across disciplines, lead in a designated specialty area such as quality or IT, and provide training and technical advice. Based in Taunton, the position supports a large-scale pathology service delivering over 11 million tests annually with advanced automation and 24/7 operations.

Synlab Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1HP, United Kingdom £39,959 – £48,117 pa