Latest Research and Development Jobs

Clinical Development Medical Director- Hepatology

Lead clinical development strategy and execution for hepatology assets within GSK’s R&D pipeline, driving early-phase programs from target identification through proof of concept. Provide medical oversight, design translational studies, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver innovative therapies for liver disease with a focus on scientific rigor and patient impact.

GSK

Hybrid Permanent

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - GU

This role involves providing medical leadership within GSK's oncology clinical development team, focusing on genitourinary (GU) cancers. The Medical Director will lead medical monitoring, ensure patient safety, interpret clinical data, and contribute to study design and regulatory submissions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the role integrates physician-level insight into clinical strategy and drug development execution.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom £472,500 – £787,500 pa

Bioinformatician

This role involves developing and implementing bioinformatics algorithms to analyse genomic and transcriptomic data from complex plant genomes. The bioinformatician will translate biological research questions into computational analyses, apply machine learning to predict phenotypic outcomes, and collaborate closely with engineering and research teams to integrate tools into scalable pipelines. The position is embedded within a multidisciplinary plant science institute focused on global food security and sustainability.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Research Assistant - Pathogen

This role involves hands-on laboratory work focused on generating high-quality microbiology data and R&D. Responsibilities include performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing, microbial culture identification, biobanking, and contributing to the design and optimization of automated workflows. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys bench work and is motivated to build efficient, scalable, and technology-driven laboratory systems.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Facilities Engineering Manager

This role involves providing technical leadership for facility and utility systems at Moderna’s new biotech site in Harwell, Oxford. The Facilities Engineering Manager will oversee maintenance, vendor performance, and engineering projects across R&D and manufacturing environments, ensuring compliance and operational reliability. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, digital tool integration, and collaboration with global teams in a GMP-regulated setting.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Facilities Engineering Manager

This role involves providing technical leadership for facility and utility systems at Moderna’s biotech manufacturing site in Harwell. The Facilities Engineering Manager ensures operational reliability, oversees vendor performance, and drives maintenance excellence across R&D and manufacturing environments. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, compliance, and the use of digital tools including AI-enabled systems, within a GMP-regulated setting.

Moderna

On-site Permanent

Machine Learning Scientist - Quantum Chemistry

Develop machine learning models grounded in quantum chemistry to accelerate small-molecule drug discovery. Create synthetic datasets using quantum mechanics and build scalable, deployable pipelines integrated into molecular design tools. Collaborate with computational and experimental scientists to advance drug discovery through publications and open-source contributions.

Roche

Hybrid Permanent

Software Engineer

Build and maintain scalable AI systems that integrate large language models with biomedical research tools, focusing on agent development, data workflows, and deployment within a multidisciplinary environment. Work on real-time, interactive systems that empower researchers through robust backend engineering and AI integration.

Owkin Paris, France

Remote Permanent

Research Engineer - Post-Training

This role involves owning the full post-training lifecycle for biological foundation models, from alignment to production deployment. Responsibilities include designing and implementing pipelines, building validation frameworks, and collaborating with ML and biology teams to ensure models are scientifically meaningful and aligned with real-world drug discovery problems.

Helical London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Immunology

This role involves conducting advanced research in spatial immunometabolism, specifically focusing on the germinal centre reaction. The successful candidate will work within the Clarke group at the Kennedy Institute, developing new scientific techniques, guiding junior researchers, and contributing to research proposals and funding applications.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £46 pa

On-site Contract

Forward Deployed Computational Biologist

This role involves working directly with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to design, build, and deploy production-grade AI solutions for complex scientific problems. Responsibilities include tailoring Owkin’s AI platform, K Pro, to client needs, translating biological questions into computational workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality scientific insights.

Owkin United States

Remote Permanent

Technician in Gene and Cell Therapy, Translational Research 12-month Fixed-Term

This role involves supporting pre-clinical research through the production and characterisation of lentiviral vectors for gene therapy. The technician will perform molecular cloning, cell culture, transfection, and quality control using flow cytometry and ddPCR. The position requires meticulous documentation, protocol optimisation, and collaboration within the translational research team to advance therapeutic development.

Orchard Therapeutics London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Statistical Machine Learning for Genomics

This role involves developing and applying novel statistical and machine learning methods to large-scale genomic and health data. You will work on projects related to human genetics and evolution, focusing on areas like genomic language models, multimodal learning, and federated learning. The position requires strong research software skills and experience with complex quantitative data.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £47 pa

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PhD Studentship: Investigating molecular mechanisms underlying resilience to dementia and age-related disorders: A multi-omic analysis of large human biobanks

This PhD studentship focuses on identifying molecular mechanisms that confer resilience to dementia and age-related disorders through multi-omic analysis of large human biobanks. The project sits at the intersection of genetics, epidemiology, and data science, involving the analysis of complex population datasets to uncover biological factors underlying cognitive health in high-risk individuals. The research aims to inform new strategies for dementia prevention and deepen understanding of healthy ageing.

University of Exeter Devon, Exeter, South West England, United Kingdom £21,805 pa

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PhD Studentship - How Pathogens Emerge: Integrating Large Language Models with Comparative Genomics to Uncover the Zoonotic Potential of Bacteria

This PhD studentship involves integrating AI large language models with comparative genomics to predict the zoonotic potential of bacteria. The project aims to identify molecular signatures of host switches and develop tools for pathogen surveillance, offering training in bioinformatics, data science, and microbiology.

University of Exeter Cornwall, Penryn, South West England, United Kingdom £21 pa

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