Biotechnology Jobs

Director, Control Domain Owner

Lead the strategy and governance of the Control data domain to enable structured regulatory submissions and digital specifications across GSK's global operations. Define standards for specifications, analytical procedures, and control strategies while aligning cross-functional teams in R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory. Drive data harmonisation and digital transformation initiatives to support future-ready, compliant data products.

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

Hybrid Contract

Director, Description Domain Owner

Lead the strategy and governance of the Description data domain to enable structured regulatory submissions (SPQS/IDMP), defining standards, business requirements, and data products across R&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality. Drive harmonisation of product and material data across global systems and stakeholders, ensuring compliance and future-readiness for digital regulatory capabilities.

GSK

Hybrid Contract

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (van Bijsterveldt Lab)-Generative Biology Institute

This role involves designing and executing experiments in synthetic chromosome engineering, with a focus on centromere design, mitotic segregation, and meiotic control in mammals and plants. The researcher will develop novel methodologies, analyse genomic datasets, and contribute to foundational work in programmable synthesis of large genetic systems. Collaboration, publication, and mentoring are key components, within a multidisciplinary team advancing the engineering of biology.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Bioinformatician

This role involves developing and implementing bioinformatics algorithms to analyse genomic and transcriptomic data from complex plant genomes. The bioinformatician will translate biological research questions into computational analyses, apply machine learning to predict phenotypic outcomes, and collaborate closely with engineering and research teams to integrate tools into scalable pipelines. The position is embedded within a multidisciplinary plant science institute focused on global food security and sustainability.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Director R&D EHS Program Lead

Leads global R&D Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) programs with a focus on industrial hygiene, exposure risk management, and laboratory safety across Pfizer's research sites. Drives enterprise-wide EH&S standards, governance, and performance metrics while leading a global Community of Practice. Focuses on hazard control for high-potency compounds, engineering controls verification, and AI-enabled EHS improvements.

Pfizer US$176,600 – US$294,300 pa

Director R&D EHS Program Lead

Leads global Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) programs for R&D operations, serving as the principal industrial hygiene expert. Designs exposure assessment and hazard control strategies for high-hazard compounds and laboratories, leads a global EH&S Community of Practice, and aligns enterprise-level safety standards. Drives performance reporting, incident investigations, and AI-enabled improvements across a distributed research network.

Pfizer United States

Member of Technical Staff

Design and develop novel generative machine learning models for protein design, integrating with wet lab experiments to validate performance in real-world biological contexts. Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers, and biologists while maintaining robust, scalable code and infrastructure. Focus on rapid prototyping, model optimization, and continuous learning from experimental feedback to advance synthetic biology.

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Computational Protein Designer

Design novel proteins using proprietary generative AI models and collaborate with experimental teams to validate designs in the lab. Integrate machine learning outputs with biochemical insights, optimize design cycles based on validation data, and contribute to improving AI models and computational workflows. Work at the intersection of synthetic biology and AI, bridging computational and experimental units to advance protein engineering.

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Research Scientist, Mathematical Foundations

This role involves pioneering research at the intersection of mathematics, machine learning, and biology, focusing on developing novel theoretical frameworks for large-scale foundation models trained on unique metagenomic data. The scientist will lead independent research directions, publish at top venues, and translate mathematical insights into AI models that generate novel biological sequences. The position emphasizes first-principles thinking, collaboration, and real-world impact in therapeutic discovery.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Research Engineer, ML Systems

This role involves building and optimizing the machine learning systems that power frontier AI research in life sciences, focusing on distributed training, GPU acceleration, and scalable experiment infrastructure. The engineer will work deeply within the research team to enable rapid iteration on novel biological models using unique, large-scale datasets. The position emphasizes system reliability, performance optimization, and direct impact on scientific discovery through close collaboration with researchers and engineers.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Head of Computer-Aided Drug Discovery (CADD)

Lead a computational drug discovery team focused on structure- and fragment-based design, integrating AI/ML, cheminformatics, and advanced simulation methods into multidisciplinary drug discovery programmes. Drive computational strategy while maintaining hands-on involvement in projects from hit identification through to candidate nomination. Collaborate closely with medicinal chemistry, structural biology, and biophysics teams to deliver innovative therapeutics.

VRS UK Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist UK and Ireland

This role involves leading regulatory strategy and compliance for medicinal products, medical devices, and cosmetics in the UK and Ireland. The specialist will manage submissions, support product launches, ensure compliance with MHRA and HPRA requirements, and maintain regulatory documentation. It requires strong expertise in post-Brexit regulatory pathways and cross-functional collaboration within a dermatology-focused pharmaceutical environment.

GI Group London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract

Manufacturing & Operations Manager

Lead and develop manufacturing and warehouse operations for a biotechnology company producing innovative cleaning solutions. Oversee blow moulding, filling, capping, and screen printing processes while improving productivity, quality, and efficiency. Build and scale production systems in a hands-on, growing environment with direct impact on business growth.

InnuScience Cw100Hq, United Kingdom £48,000 – £55,000 pa

Senior Analytical Development Scientist

This role involves leading the development, optimisation, and validation of analytical methods for small molecules and peptides in a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical environment. The scientist will conduct stability and degradation studies, troubleshoot analytical techniques, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support drug development. Work is laboratory-based with a strong focus on generating robust data for regulatory and internal use.

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ireland, United Kingdom £35,000 pa

Regional Laboratory Manager

Lead and manage the end-to-end operations of a clinical laboratory, ensuring compliance with ISO and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement through data analysis and process optimisation. Responsible for team leadership, staff development, SOP creation, and maintaining sample integrity in a 24/7 diagnostic environment. The role involves close collaboration with operational partners to ensure audit readiness and high-quality client service.

Randox Dublin, City Of Dublin, Ireland £50,000 – £60,000 pa