Latest Research & Development Jobs

Clinical Development Medical Director - Cardiovascular

Lead clinical development for cardiovascular programs within GSK’s Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation Research Unit, driving translational and clinical strategies from early to late stages. Provide medical oversight, design clinical development plans, and collaborate across functions to deliver innovative medicines addressing unmet patient needs. Work in a hybrid model with a future relocation from Stevenage to Cambridge by 2029.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Clinical Development Medical Director- Hepatology

Lead clinical development for hepatology assets, designing and executing translational and clinical studies to advance novel liver disease treatments. Provide medical oversight, shape development strategies, and collaborate across functions to deliver innovative medicines. Engage with regulators and external experts to drive proof-of-concept and lifecycle expansion opportunities.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom US$202,500 – US$371,250 pa

Hybrid Permanent

(Senior) Scientist, Plant Metabolic Engineering

This role involves developing metabolic engineering and synthetic biology strategies to optimise plant respiratory activity, energy status, and redox balance. Work is conducted in plant cell cultures and whole plants using iterative design–build–test–learn cycles, with translation from lab to real-world applications supported by multi-omics phenotyping and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The scientist will drive IP generation and contribute to commercialising innovations in sustainable agriculture and plant-based production.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Laboratory Technician (Transformation) - Plant Biology Institute

This role involves executing and optimising plant transformation and regeneration workflows, with a focus on improving protocol efficiency and troubleshooting issues across diverse crops and genotypes. The technician will lead quality control, train junior staff, and collaborate closely with scientists to scale laboratory processes. Work takes place in a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary environment integrating plant science with AI and automation.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

PhD Studentship: Functional Genomics of Sexually Antagonistic Selection

This PhD project focuses on understanding the genetic mechanisms behind sexually antagonistic selection in fruit flies. You will use bioinformatics, genome engineering, and advanced sequencing techniques to identify and validate sexually antagonistic genes, explore their effects on fitness, and uncover the molecular mechanisms of sexual conflict. The role offers interdisciplinary training and collaboration opportunities within the Norwich Research Park.

University of East Anglia Norwich, South East England, United Kingdom £21 pa

On-site Contract

PhD Studentship: Evolutionary Genomics of Mimicry in Neotropical Catfishes

This PhD project investigates the genetic mechanisms behind mimicry in Neotropical catfishes using comparative and population genomics. You will work with genomic data, RNA-seq datasets, and resequencing data to identify signatures of divergent selection and molecular adaptation, with potential fieldwork opportunities in South America.

University of East Anglia Norwich, South East England, United Kingdom £21 pa

On-site Contract

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

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 safety reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-impact clinical data. Engage with investigators and thought leaders to enhance study design and contribute to publications and regulatory submissions.

GSK £187,275 – £312,125 pa

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 governance, oversee study protocols and data interpretation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Engage with investigators and thought leaders to enhance study design and contribute to publications and regulatory submissions.

GSK £187,275 – £312,125 pa