Latest Research & Development Jobs

Senior Manager, Risk & Compliance Business Partners R&D

This role involves leading a team responsible for risk and compliance in GSK's R&D technology areas, providing hands-on consulting and assurance, and managing relationships with stakeholders. The position requires a deep understanding of cyber security, risk management, and compliance in a regulated environment.

GSK United Kingdom

Director, Quantitative Systems Pharmacology

This role involves leading the development and application of quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) models to enhance drug discovery and development. Responsibilities include building mechanistic models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving model-informed drug development strategies.

GSK United States

Scientist, Genetic Assays

This role involves developing and executing biochemical and molecular biology assays to support pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic analysis. Responsibilities include assay development, data analysis, and collaboration with external partners, while staying current with scientific literature and regulatory guidelines.

Moderna

(Senior) Group Leader, Nitrogen Fixation - Plant Biology Institute

Lead a flagship research programme in biological nitrogen fixation, focusing on engineering novel nitrogen-fixing systems in plants using metabolic and protein engineering. Recruit and manage a high-performing research team, drive translational science from lab to field, and collaborate across EIT’s interdisciplinary ecosystem. The role emphasizes rigorous experimental design, stage-gated research delivery, and the development of commercially viable, impact-driven plant science solutions.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

(Senior) Group Leader, Advanced Genome Technologies - Plant Biology Institute

Lead a flagship research programme in advanced genome technologies and next-generation plant transformation, focusing on novel DNA/RNA delivery, plant regeneration, and high-throughput engineering. Build and manage an interdisciplinary team within a newly established, rapidly scaling plant sciences institute, driving scientific innovation from lab to real-world impact. Collaborate across AI, automation, and commercialisation teams to translate breakthroughs in plant biotechnology into scalable, sustainable solutions.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Central Monitor (Data Surveillance Lead)

The Central Monitor (CM) is responsible for overseeing clinical trials through centralized monitoring, ensuring data quality, identifying risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include executing monitoring strategies, conducting data surveillance, and supporting risk management processes.

Novartis

Senior Manager, Government Affairs – UK

This role involves shaping and executing Moderna’s Government Affairs strategy across the UK, with a focus on enabling innovative mRNA-based respiratory vaccines through policy engagement. The individual will build relationships with government, Parliament, and healthcare stakeholders, translate political and policy trends into strategic positions, and leverage AI tools to enhance policy intelligence. Collaboration across internal teams and external partners is key to influencing public policy and supporting Moderna’s mission in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Moderna London, United Kingdom

Senior Scientific Engagement & Program Manager

This role involves planning and executing high-quality medical and scientific engagement activities such as advisory boards, congress symposia, standalone meetings, and medical education programs across key therapeutic areas including Oncology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Neuroscience. The position ensures operational excellence by translating scientific strategies into actionable plans, managing cross-functional collaboration, and maintaining compliance with standardized processes. It plays a central role in improving workflows, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement within international medical affairs.

Novartis London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Research Investigator (Biologics Computational Science), London

This role involves applying computational and machine learning methods to predict and optimize biologics properties, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to advance drug discovery projects from early stages to clinical candidates. The position requires a blend of scientific expertise and innovation in AI-driven therapeutic design.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Mechanisms of Eukaryotic Transcription

This role involves investigating the molecular mechanisms of eukaryotic transcription, focusing on how phosphorylation regulates RNA polymerase II (Pol II) transcription, RNA processing, and gene expression. The project combines biochemistry, structural biology, cell biology, and functional genomics, with opportunities to develop and combine experimental approaches.

University of Sussex Falmer, South East England, United Kingdom £38 – £46 pa

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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

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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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

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

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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