Latest Drug Discovery Jobs

Senior Computational Biologist – Target ID

This role involves leading the integration of multi-omic and patient data to identify novel therapeutic targets at scale. The senior computational biologist will guide data science teams in building biologically grounded, semi-automated discovery pipelines, using advanced statistical methods to establish causal links between targets and patient outcomes. The position emphasizes translating complex biological data into actionable drug discovery insights with real-world impact.

Recursion United Kingdom US$151,800 – US$230,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Data Platform Engineer

Your work will change lives. Including your own.Recursion is a leading, clinical-stage TechBio company decoding biology to industrialize drug discovery. Central to its mission is the Recursion Operating System (OS), a platform built across diverse technologies that continuously expands one...

Recursion United Kingdom

Chemistry Lead (Induced Proximity), London

As a Chemistry Lead in the Induced Proximity team, you will develop and apply a cutting-edge platform to tackle traditionally intractable drug discovery problems. You will collaborate with AI/ML and Drug Design teams to drive projects towards clinical trials, focusing on innovative molecular glue design and synthesis.

Isomorphic Labs United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Synthetic Chemistry Lead, London

As a Synthetic Chemistry Lead, you will apply your expertise to drive medicinal chemistry and CMC projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external partners. You will play a key role in advancing drug discovery programs and representing the company to collaborators, while fostering a culture of inclusion and continuous development.

Isomorphic Labs United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Associate Director, Diagnostic Planning Lead - Oncology

Leads diagnostic planning activities within oncology translational medicine, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners to advance diagnostic development programs. Oversees project timelines, regulatory documentation, budget management, and strategic alignment, with a focus on biomarker technologies and IVD development in support of oncology assets.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom US$151,500 – US$252,500 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Associate Director, Diagnostic Planning Lead - Oncology

This role involves leading diagnostic planning for oncology projects within GSK’s Translational Medicine team, coordinating cross-functional activities across clinical development, regulatory, and external partners. The Associate Director will manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables for diagnostic development programs, ensuring alignment with biomarker strategies and regulatory requirements. The position plays a key strategic role in advancing oncology assets through integrated project management and collaboration with diagnostics manufacturers and internal stakeholders.

GSK London, United Kingdom US$151,500 – US$252,500 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Manager, HTA, Value and Evidence (HV&E), Rare Disease

The Senior Manager, HTA, Value & Evidence (HV&E) role involves developing and executing strategic efforts to support patient access and reimbursement for rare disease treatments. Responsibilities include managing health economics and outcomes research, generating real-world evidence, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to demonstrate the value of Pfizer's rare disease medicines.

Pfizer

On-site Permanent

Senior Manager, HTA, Value and Evidence (HV&E), Rare Disease

The Senior Manager, HTA, Value & Evidence (HV&E) role involves developing and executing strategic efforts to support patient access and reimbursement for rare disease treatments. This includes managing health economics and outcomes research, generating real-world evidence, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to demonstrate the value of Pfizer's medicines.

Pfizer

On-site Permanent

Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs Strategy - Cell Therapy

This role leads global regulatory strategy for high-profile cell therapy programs, shaping end-to-end development from discovery to approval. The individual will direct complex health authority engagements, define target product labeling, and drive regulatory innovation to accelerate patient access. They will also lead and develop regulatory teams, influence policy, and ensure strategic alignment across cross-functional and international stakeholders.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Clinical Study Administrator

As a Clinical Study Administrator, you will coordinate and manage the administrative aspects of clinical trials, ensuring that all documentation, regulatory submissions, and stakeholder communications are accurate and timely. You will work closely with various teams to maintain inspection readiness and support the smooth operation of multi-site studies.

AstraZeneca Chatham, ME4 4NP, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Clinical Development Medical Director - Neuromuscular

This role involves providing clinical leadership in neuroscience drug development, with a focus on neuromuscular or related neurological disorders. The Medical Director will shape global clinical strategy, lead trial execution, and guide regulatory submissions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external experts. It emphasizes scientific innovation, particularly in gene therapy, within a dynamic, international environment.

Novartis Ireland €90,300 – €167,700 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Virtual Analytics Network (VAN) PhD Graduate Program

This PhD Graduate Program at Novartis involves 15 months of rotations across three key areas of the organization, focusing on clinical trials and statistical analysis. After the rotations, you will choose a permanent role as a Principal Biostatistician, responsible for statistical work on assigned trials and implementing innovative trial designs.

Novartis London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

This role involves partnering with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to design, build, and deploy production-grade AI solutions on Owkin K. You will work hands-on with code, integrations, and data pipelines, while also collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to solve complex scientific and operational challenges. The position offers opportunities to mentor junior engineers and influence the product roadmap.

Owkin United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer

This role involves supporting the design, integration, and verification of complex electro-mechanical medical devices within a regulated environment. The engineer will work across system architecture, mechanical systems, and hardware/software/fluidics integration, with a strong focus on design verification, risk management, and technical documentation. It is a 6-month contract position with a global medical device company in Limerick.

Real Limerick, Limerick County, Ireland £45 – £55 ph

On-site Contract

Quality Engineer (Compliance)

This role involves ensuring medical device and drug-device combination products meet strict regulatory standards throughout development. The Quality Engineer (Compliance) will lead design controls, risk management, and audit readiness activities, working closely with development teams and external partners. Key focus areas include DHF and RMF maintenance, regulatory compliance, and supporting clinical trial investigations.

Next Phase Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract