Biotechnology Jobs

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Director, Respiratory Innovation, Global Epidemiology and RWE

Leads global respiratory epidemiology and real-world evidence initiatives to inform vaccine development, designing and delivering studies on disease burden, treatment patterns, and safety. Works cross-functionally with clinical, regulatory, and safety teams, manages external collaborations, and drives scientific dissemination through publications and regulatory submissions. Focuses on strategic epidemiological planning and mentoring junior staff within a matrixed R&D environment.

GSK £174,750 – £320,375 pa
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Medical Director, Clinical Development, Hepatology

A Medical Director in Clinical Development for Hepatology will lead clinical strategy and execution for liver disease assets, contributing to clinical development plans, study design, and regulatory submissions. The role involves cross-functional leadership, medical oversight of trials, and integration of scientific and clinical insights to advance drug development. It operates within a hybrid model, requiring on-site presence several days a week.

GSK US$222,750 – US$371,250 pa
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Director - Data Science & AI

Leads a data science and AI team focused on developing AI accelerators and agentic workflows within commercial analytics for international markets. Drives end-to-end machine learning solutions in the cloud, translating data insights into strategic business impact across pharma commercial functions. Works cross-functionally to build native AI capabilities and deliver scalable data products that influence brand and marketing decisions.

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Director - Data Science & AI

Leads a data science and AI team focused on developing agentic AI and machine learning solutions within commercial analytics for international markets. Drives end-to-end development of AI accelerators, translating complex data insights into strategic business impact. Collaborates cross-functionally to build scalable cloud-based ML/LLM systems and influence decision-making across pharma commercial domains.

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Senior Director, Biostatistics

Leads the Biostatistics function, building and managing a team of statisticians and programmers while providing strategic statistical input across clinical development programs. Plays a central role in study design, regulatory engagement, and innovation in methodologies tailored to gene therapy and rare diseases. Works closely with cross-functional teams and global regulatory agencies to ensure robust, compliant, and efficient development of gene therapies.

Orchard Therapeutics London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Senior Director, Facilities Engineering

Leads the end-to-end design, build, and commissioning of a clinical-stage GMP gene therapy manufacturing suite, ensuring compliance with EU GMP Annex 1 and other regulatory standards. Provides strategic oversight of facilities engineering, maintenance, and contamination control, while managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships. Ensures operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across both manufacturing and corporate facilities.

Orchard Therapeutics London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Principal Investigators (All Levels) - Generative Biology Institute

Leads an independent research group focused on advancing the engineering of biology, with a focus on genome synthesis and functional DNA design. Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary institute to pioneer transformative applications in health, agriculture, and clean energy. Involves mentoring early-career researchers, shaping cutting-edge facilities, and driving long-term, scalable biological solutions.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Bioinformatics Scientist

This role involves transforming large-scale, complex biological data—primarily microbiomes—into annotated, model-ready resources for AI-driven discovery. The scientist will develop novel methods to analyse non-standard genomic data, ensure data integrity, and contribute to tools that guide global biodiversity sampling. Work spans prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with a focus on innovation where traditional tools fall short.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

HPC Engineer - Generative Biology Institute

This role involves operating and enhancing a hybrid high-performance computing platform that supports cutting-edge research in engineering biology. The engineer will work across Linux systems, Kubernetes, Slurm, and cloud infrastructure to build scalable, reliable computing services tailored to scientific workloads such as bioinformatics, AI/ML, and simulation. The position emphasizes automation, researcher support, and platform documentation to enable robust, reproducible computational environments.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Senior / Principal Bioinformatician

Process and analyse multi-omic clinical datasets including RNAseq, NGS, and proteomics to derive biological insights supporting drug development decisions. Develop and optimise computational pipelines, integrate omics data with clinical variables, and contribute to scientific reporting and publications. Work autonomously within a collaborative, science-driven team across therapy areas such as oncology, neuro, and inflammation.

Hays Life Sciences London, United Kingdom

Drug Discovery Computational Chemist

Develop software solutions that integrate robotics and digital chemistry workflows, working closely with engineers and scientists to build scalable automation platforms. Contribute to a transformative system that makes chemical synthesis programmable through AI and advanced automation. Focus on building robust tools, APIs, and user interfaces within a cross-functional team environment.

Next Phase Recruitment Glasgow, City Of Glasgow, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Associate Director / Director – Integrated Drug Discovery & Project Leadership

Lead multidisciplinary drug discovery projects from target validation through hit identification and lead optimisation, integrating biology, chemistry, DMPK, and translational sciences. Provide scientific and people leadership within a GPCR-focused discovery engine powered by structural biology and computational design. Drive innovation, portfolio progression, and team development in a fast-paced biopharma environment.

Talentmark Great Abington, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Field Service Engineer, Medical Diagnostic Systems

Perform on-site service and repair of advanced medical diagnostic systems in NHS and private laboratories, ensuring minimal downtime through proactive maintenance and technical troubleshooting. Work closely with lab personnel to deliver reliable diagnostic solutions while receiving full product training. Role involves frequent customer visits and some weekend work as part of a five-day working week.

TRS Consulting Stirling, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom £52,000 pa

Associate Practitioner (Band 4) - Blood Sciences

Associate Practitioner (Band 4) | Blood Sciences | Pathology LaboratoryWeston General Hospital | 37.5 Hours per Week | Full-Time | Temporary | Monday-FridayIntroductionAcorn by Synergie is recruiting an Associate Practitioner (Band 4) to join the Blood Sciences team at Weston...

Acorn by Synergie Uphill, Somerset, United Kingdom £16 ph

Business Development Manager - Life Science

This role involves identifying and securing new business opportunities in pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing, focusing on consultative, solution-led sales of contamination control strategies. The candidate will build strategic relationships, support best practices in regulated environments, and transition new clients into long-term partnerships, working autonomously with strong organisational backing.

Progress Sales Recruitment Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa