Biotechnology Jobs

• London
• On-site
• Mid-level

Develops and optimises therapeutic delivery formulations, designing lab experiments to assess stability, physicochemical properties and in vitro performance. Works in a multidisciplinary biotech team, characterising formulations analytically and supporting scale-up and tech transfer towards manufacturing. Distinct for its blend of formulation science, experimental development and translational research.

• Stevenage
• On-site
• Mid-level

Performs complex sample preparation and quantitative analysis of small molecules and biotherapeutics using instrumentation such as GC-MS, ICP-OES, HPLC and LC-MS, supporting both GMP and non-GMP stability studies. Works largely independently to set up, maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation, interpret data for technical validity and compliance, and report results to client teams. Based full-time onsite at a pharmaceutical client site as part of a functional service provider partnership.

GC-MS · ICP-OES · HPLC +2

• Opfikon, Switzerland
• Senior

Leads safety review and end-to-end signal detection across a product's lifecycle, using quantitative and qualitative methods alongside Global Safety Leads. Contributes to aggregate safety reports, risk management plans and regulatory responses, and mentors junior PVS staff. Works cross-functionally with Development, Medical Affairs and Regulatory teams on vaccine and national-significance products.

Microsoft Excel

• Maidenhead
• Senior

Leads safety surveillance and signal detection across a product's lifecycle, reviewing clinical and post-marketing data and contributing to aggregate safety reports and risk management plans. Partners with Global Safety Leads and cross-functional teams, mentors junior scientists, and supports regulatory responses.

Microsoft Excel

• Macclesfield
• On-site
• Permanent

Develops, optimises and validates trace analysis methods using LC-MS and Orbitrap technologies to detect and quantify trace-level small molecules in raw materials, intermediates and drug substances. Provides technical expertise on mutagenic impurities and nitrosamines at parts-per-billion levels, performing complex analytical investigations and authoring method development reports and validation protocols. Based at a client pharmaceutical facility, collaborating with multidisciplinary internal and external teams.

LC-MS · Orbitrap · GC-MS +6

• Cambridge
• Senior
• Permanent

Lead biophysical binding characterisation, predominantly using Surface Plasmon Resonance, to interrogate Bicycle® molecules and triage screening cascades. Design and optimise bespoke assays, explore orthogonal technologies such as Carterra, AlphaScreen and mass photometry, and partner with computational and structural biology teams on structure-based drug design. Mentors junior colleagues within the Platform Technology group.

SPR · Carterra · AlphaScreen +4

• Macclesfield
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing of pharmaceutical oral drug products and new modalities using HPLC, Karl Fischer, dissolution and mass spectrometry. Review data for GLS and GMP compliance, investigate out-of-specification results, and develop, optimise and validate analytical methods while training colleagues and driving continuous improvement at a client's Macclesfield facility.

HPLC · Karl Fischer · Mass Spectrometry +1

• Cambridge
• Senior

Introduction to role:The Senior Scientist – Upstream Process Development position is a temporary maternity-cover role responsible for the hands-on scientific and technical delivery of upstream mammalian cell culture process development activities supporting AstraZeneca’s biologics pipeline. Working under minimal supervision, the…

• Church Stretton
• Senior

Technical lead role driving innovation in polymeric and silica particle technologies for chromatography, diagnostics and biopharma consumables. Involves independently designing and executing complex polymer synthesis, particle manufacture and surface functionalization, plus technology transfer from lab-scale prototypes to full production. Acts as internal consultant and escalation point for critical materials issues, mentors scientists and shapes long-term technology strategy.

• London
• Senior
• Permanent

Develops and benchmarks machine learning models for DNA sequence, regulatory elements and genetic variation, including variant effect prediction and representation learning. Integrates sequence-derived representations with transcriptomic, epigenomic and perturbational data to uncover disease mechanisms and support target prioritisation, working within the interdisciplinary Rosalind team.

Transformer · DNA Language Models · Genomic Foundation Models +2

• United Kingdom
• Remote
• Lead

Leads the design and implementation of bioanalytical strategies for a client-dedicated global biopharma team, ensuring lab-based activities align with context of use. Manages experimental design, tech transfer and regulatory submissions, interacting with lab scientists, cross-functional groups and Health Authorities in a matrix environment.

ddPCR · qPCR · RT-qPCR +6

• Edinburgh
• Lead

Designs, delivers and interprets complex molecular and cellular biology studies for drug discovery and translational research, combining hands-on lab work with technical direction across client programmes. Provides scientific leadership on multiple projects, evaluates new technologies and supports colleagues, working with mammalian cell cultures and advanced cellular systems.

• London
• Hybrid · 3 days in office
• Lead

Drive DMPK strategy across drug discovery projects, designing screening cascades and mechanistic experiments while integrating AI/ML and PBPK modelling to predict human dosing, efficacy and safety windows. Work within an interdisciplinary team of drug design and machine learning specialists, authoring regulatory documents and optimising molecule design with chemistry leads.

R · Python · KNIME

• Oxford
• On-site
• Senior

Sole-contributor scientist role developing and executing biochemical and molecular biology assays for PK/PD analysis, spanning genomic DNA/RNA isolation, qPCR, ddPCR, RNA sequencing, MSD, ELISA and immunoblotting. Works within Moderna's Clinical Bioanalytical team at Harwell, Oxfordshire, ensuring GcLP-compliant assay qualification and validation, troubleshooting with external CRO partners, and building internal and external mRNA-based bioanalytical capability.

MSD · LIMS · eLNB +1

• Waltham, United States
• Hybrid
• US$204,000 – US$340,000 pa
• Director

Leads the design and execution of real-world evidence and health outcomes studies for oncology assets, managing timelines, budgets and quality of protocols, analyses and publications. Advises internal medical, market access and commercial teams and external experts on evidence strategy for HTA submissions, reimbursement and value-based pricing. Requires close collaboration across a matrix and deep knowledge of real-world data sources and payer needs.