Biotechnology Jobs

12 Month University Industrial Placement Student: Clinical Pharmacology & Safety Sciences

This 12-month industrial placement offers hands-on experience in clinical pharmacology and safety sciences within a global biopharmaceutical R&D environment. You'll work alongside experienced scientists on drug discovery projects, contributing to safety evaluation using advanced modalities like antibody-drug conjugates and PROTACs. The role involves lab-based work such as bioanalytical assay development, biomarker analysis, cell culture, and applying AI and bioinformatics tools to support real-world drug development decisions.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom £28,000 pa

12 Month University Industrial Placement Student: Biometrics – Clinical Information Scientist

Work as a Clinical Information Scientist on oncology drug development projects, supporting evidence gathering, literature searching, and knowledge management using biomedical databases. Gain hands-on experience in organising and communicating scientific insights to inform decision-making across AstraZeneca’s R&D pipeline.

AstraZeneca Macclesfield, United Kingdom £28,000 pa

Director, Description Domain Owner

Lead the strategy and governance of the Description data domain for structured regulatory submissions, aligning product, material, and CMC data across R&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality. Define standards, business requirements, and data products to support SPQS, IDMP, and digital regulatory capabilities, working closely with technology teams on SAP PLM and future system-of-record solutions.

GSK Barnard Castle, United Kingdom €115,500 – €192,500 pa

Safety Scientist – SERM (Safety Evaluation and Risk Management)

This role involves leading safety evaluation and risk management for GSK’s pharmaceutical products, focusing on signal detection, safety reporting, and risk mitigation across clinical and post-marketing stages. The scientist will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to global regulatory submissions, and ensure patient safety through rigorous data analysis and scientific interpretation. Work is conducted in a hybrid model with an eventual move to Cambridge.

GSK Barnard Castle, United Kingdom PLN 215,250 – PLN 358,750 pa

Software Engineer - Intent Translation

Develop software to translate scientific protocols into reliable, automated laboratory processes by capturing tacit biological knowledge and encoding it into executable, traceable systems. Work closely with scientists and engineers to ensure automated results match manual outcomes, design data models for reproducibility, and validate runs in real lab environments. The role bridges deep scientific understanding with software engineering to make autonomous labs function effectively.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Associate Director, Regulatory Diagnostics

This role involves designing and delivering global regulatory strategies for precision diagnostics, including companion diagnostics and in vitro devices, within drug development programs. The individual will lead regulatory submissions across the lifecycle, engage with health authorities, and ensure compliance with global regulations. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners is central to advancing regulatory plans for innovative diagnostics in a hybrid working environment.

Novartis London, United Kingdom £67,900 – £126,100 pa

Hybrid Permanent

(Senior) Clinical Development Medical Director

A Senior Clinical Development Medical Director will lead cardiovascular clinical programs, providing strategic medical input and ensuring regulatory and safety compliance. The role involves guiding clinical trial execution, collaborating with global teams, and translating scientific data into development pathways. Expertise in cardiovascular drug development and global regulatory processes is essential.

Novartis London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Scientist, AMR Genomics - Pathogen

This role involves curating expert rules for interpreting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genotypic data, analysing whole genome sequences and antimicrobial susceptibility test (AST) results, and supporting the development of diagnostic tools. The scientist will investigate novel resistance mechanisms, collaborate on machine learning models, and contribute to a large-scale pathogen database using long-read sequencing. Work is primarily desk-based with opportunities for lab research and cross-team collaboration in a high-impact, translational environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

PDRA in Molecular Biology - Grade 7

This role involves researching the mechanisms of antimicrobial drug resistance in bacteria and fungi, with a focus on mapping pathways to antifungal resistance development and designing strategies to counteract it. The researcher will work within a well-funded group focused on global health challenges related to antibiotic and antifungal resistance. Work will be conducted in a hybrid environment, combining lab-based molecular biology techniques with collaborative research activities.

University of Liverpool Liverpool, Northern England, United Kingdom £39 – £46 pa

Contract

Lecturer in Biomedical Science

Deliver teaching and support student learning in Biomedical Science, with a focus on curriculum development, assessment, and scholarly activity. Contribute to research and industry engagement within the Biomedical Science Research Group, and participate in outreach with external partners. Role involves working in a multidisciplinary academic environment with opportunities for professional development.

London South Bank University London, Hybrid, London, United Kingdom £42 – £50 pa

Permanent

Associate Lecturer in Biomedical Science

Deliver teaching and assessment in Biomedical Science, contributing to curriculum development and student support within an inclusive learning environment. Engage in scholarly activities and outreach with external partners, supporting the academic mission of the university. Play a key role in fostering student success and advancing the subject area through innovation in education.

London South Bank University London, Hybrid, London, United Kingdom £36 – £41 pa

Permanent

Head of Quality - Pharmaceuticals

Leads quality assurance and control functions within a pharmaceutical manufacturing and import environment, ensuring compliance with EU GMP standards. Responsible for maintaining inspection-readiness, managing regulatory audits, and serving as the primary liaison with the MHRA. Develops and drives the site's Quality Management System as a member of the Site Leadership Team.

Smart4Sciences Manchester, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Director, Biopharma Data Science

Lead the development of an AI scientist platform for drug discovery, combining multimodal biological data and agentic AI to automate target identification and hypothesis generation. Guide a team of data and research scientists in building systems that reason over omics, clinical, and literature data to accelerate pharmaceutical R&D. Work at the intersection of machine learning, computational biology, and pharmaceutical strategy.

Owkin France

Remote Permanent

Field Service Engineer, Medical Diagnostic Systems

Provide on-site service and repair for advanced medical diagnostic systems in NHS and private laboratories, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance. Troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver customer training, working across diverse clinical environments. Role involves frequent site visits and weekend work as part of a five-day, seven-day schedule.

TRS Consulting Edinburgh, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom £52,000 pa

Field Service Engineer, Medical Diagnostic Systems

This role involves servicing and repairing advanced medical diagnostic systems in NHS and private laboratory settings. The engineer will troubleshoot on-site, provide technical support, and liaise with laboratory staff. Full product training is provided, and the role requires some weekend work due to a five-day-in-seven schedule.

TRS Consulting Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6GS, United Kingdom £52,000 pa