Latest Drug Discovery Jobs

Associate Director, Computational Biology – Early Discovery

Lead a team of computational biologists to identify and validate novel oncology targets using integrated phenomics, transcriptomics, genomics, and proteomics data. Develop and scale methods for target discovery in oncology and immunological diseases, collaborating closely with biologists, data scientists, and engineers. Drive data strategy and present findings to stakeholders to advance drug discovery programs.

Recursion United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Head of Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Design, London

Lead and strategically guide a team of 25 medicinal chemists in redefining drug discovery through deep integration with AI and machine learning. Shape the scientific direction of projects from hit identification to candidate nomination, while fostering collaboration across computational design, biology, and pre-clinical development teams. Drive innovation by challenging traditional paradigms and embedding an AI-first culture across the chemistry function.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Director, Regulatory Affairs

Lead global regulatory strategy and execution for drug development programs, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions including the US, EU, and UK. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare and manage regulatory submissions such as INDs, NDAs, and orphan drug designations. Provide strategic guidance on regulatory risks and lifecycle management, while engaging with health authorities and shaping regulatory science in the context of AI-driven drug discovery.

Recursion North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom £207,500 – £280,720 pa

Remote Permanent

Software Engineer (Data Services), London

This role involves building and maintaining scalable data services and platforms that support AI-driven drug discovery. You'll work closely with scientists and ML researchers to ingest, transform, and serve complex scientific data, enabling high-velocity research. The position requires strong backend engineering skills, particularly in Python and GCP, within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Research Pipeline Project Manager

Lead and coordinate cross-functional research pre-clinical pipeline projects, shaping strategies and removing barriers in collaboration with scientists, clinical teams, and external partners. Drive end-to-end planning, governance, and decision-ready reporting to accelerate drug discovery while ensuring seamless handover to later development stages. Focus on optimizing project performance, risk management, and team efficiency within a matrix organization.

GSK

Hybrid Permanent

Machine Learning Scientist - Quantum Chemistry

Develop machine learning models grounded in quantum chemistry to accelerate small-molecule drug discovery. Create synthetic datasets using quantum mechanics and build scalable, deployable pipelines integrated into molecular design tools. Collaborate with computational and experimental scientists to advance drug discovery through publications and open-source contributions.

Roche

Hybrid Permanent

Translational Medicine Expert – Dermatology, Associate Director

This role involves providing medical and scientific leadership in translational medicine for dermatology programs, spanning early to late-stage drug development. The expert will design and implement strategies for clinical pharmacology, biomarker development, and regulatory submissions, while leading cross-functional teams and supporting in-licensing opportunities. Work includes oversight of clinical studies, publication strategy, and engagement with regulatory and external stakeholders.

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

Hybrid Permanent

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

Senior AI Scientist/Lead AI Scientist

Lead the development of autonomous AI agents for drug discovery, designing systems that perform multi-step reasoning, propose hypotheses, and integrate with wet-lab experiments. Work at the intersection of AI, biology, and chemistry to build 'scientists in a box' that accelerate therapeutic breakthroughs through agentic workflows and cutting-edge generative AI.

Owkin United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Senior Account Executive

This role involves leading end-to-end enterprise sales cycles to acquire new clients in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The Senior Account Executive will engage with scientific, technical, and executive stakeholders to position Helical’s AI-native biology platform, translating complex technology into tangible value. The position offers a strategic opportunity to shape the commercial strategy of an early-stage company at the intersection of AI and drug discovery.

Helical London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Forward Deployed AI Engineer

This role involves deploying and integrating generative AI models into pharmaceutical and biotech customers' scientific workflows. The engineer will lead end-to-end technical deployments, build production-grade API integrations and data pipelines, and act as a technical liaison between customers and internal research teams. A strong background in ML infrastructure, cloud platforms, and customer-facing delivery in life sciences is essential.

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Director, Project Toxicologist – Immune Oncology (IO) Safety Science

Leads toxicology strategy for immune oncology drug development, integrating regulatory and preclinical safety science to guide candidate selection and regulatory submissions. Works across discovery and development to assess immune-related safety risks of novel immunotherapies. Provides scientific leadership, mentors junior toxicologists, and contributes to licensing decisions and external collaborations.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

Senior Research Scientist - Omics, Bioscience, Oncology Targeted Delivery

This role involves hands-on laboratory work and data analysis in genomics, transcriptomics, and single-cell sequencing to support oncology drug discovery. The scientist will develop and optimise NGS workflows, process and interpret complex omics datasets, and collaborate across disciplines to translate findings into scientific insights. Emphasis is placed on integrating experimental and computational approaches, with opportunities to apply AI-enabled tools for enhanced data interpretation and workflow efficiency.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

Principal Scientist, Translational Omics

A Principal Scientist role in Translational Omics focusing on computational analysis of multi-omic data such as single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to inform drug development decisions. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to derive insights in hepatology, renal, metabolic, and cardiovascular diseases, with a strong emphasis on biomarker discovery and patient stratification. The position requires advanced expertise in statistical and machine learning methods applied to large-scale biological datasets.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom €74,250 – €123,750 pa

(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