Latest Research Associate Jobs

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

Translational Medicine Expert – Gastroenterology, Associate Director

This role involves leading early-phase clinical development (Phase 1 and 2) of novel gastroenterology therapies, with a focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The Translational Medicine Expert will design clinical development plans, serve as medical lead for trials, and collaborate closely with research, biomarker, and late-phase development teams. The position requires strong scientific leadership, engagement with key opinion leaders, and active involvement in regulatory interactions.

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

Global Site and Study Operations Undergraduate

This role involves hands-on experience in clinical trial execution, regulatory documentation, and site operations. The candidate will work closely with experienced managers and teams, gaining insights into multiple therapeutic areas and contributing to process improvements.

Pfizer Sandwich, United Kingdom

Home Office Liaison Contact and Named Training and Competency Officer

This role involves acting as the key link with the Home Office, providing regulatory advice, overseeing training and competency for animal research staff, and ensuring high standards of animal welfare and ethical practice. You will support researchers, manage training programs, and maintain accurate records.

Agenda Life Sciences Manchester, United Kingdom

Senior Manager, Government Affairs – UK

This role involves shaping and executing Moderna’s Government Affairs strategy across the UK, with a focus on enabling innovative mRNA-based respiratory vaccines through policy engagement. The individual will build relationships with government, Parliament, and healthcare stakeholders, translate political and policy trends into strategic positions, and leverage AI tools to enhance policy intelligence. Collaboration across internal teams and external partners is key to influencing public policy and supporting Moderna’s mission in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Moderna London, United Kingdom

Sr. Manager, Site Budgets and Contracts

This role involves leading the creation and management of investigator site budgets and contracts for clinical trials, using Grants Manager and FMV benchmarking tools. The candidate will oversee CRO activities, ensure budget consistency across trials, and support timely site activation by managing negotiations and identifying risks. Collaboration with legal, clinical operations, and external partners is central to ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract execution.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Laboratory Technician (Sensor Testing Laboratory)

This role involves supporting the day-to-day operation of a sensor testing laboratory, including equipment maintenance, inventory management, and adherence to safety and documentation protocols. The technician will assist scientists with research activities, conduct routine testing, and contribute to process improvements within a cutting-edge R&D environment focused on medical sensors. The position requires strong organisational skills, hands-on lab experience, and meticulous record-keeping.

Carbometrics Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £28,000 – £32,000 pa

Senior Life Sciences Partnership Lead

This role involves leading the development and delivery of strategic life sciences partnerships for the South West Secure Data Environment (SWSDE). Responsibilities include building relationships with life science organizations, developing commercial models, and ensuring governance and ethical standards are maintained.

Health Innovation South West Exeter, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Clinical Development Senior Medical Director - Cardiovascular

Leads clinical development for vascular programmes across early and late phases, shaping study designs and clinical development plans. Works cross-functionally with translational science, regulatory, and commercial teams to advance medicines for vascular disease, with a focus on patient impact and scientific innovation. Provides medical oversight, contributes to regulatory submissions, and guides decision-making in a matrix environment.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Clinical Development Senior Medical Director - Cardiovascular

Lead clinical development for vascular programs across early and late-phase trials, designing studies and translational plans to advance medicines for cardiovascular disease. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape clinical strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive patient-focused innovation within GSK’s R&D pipeline.

GSK

Research Leader (DMPK), Cambridge, MA

Lead DMPK strategy for drug discovery projects using an AI-first approach, integrating quantitative pharmacology and ADME data to guide candidate selection. Collaborate with chemistry, pharmacology, and machine learning teams to optimise molecule design and advance predictive models. Contribute to regulatory documentation and drive innovation in human PK prediction and biotransformation understanding.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

Research Leader (Toxicology), Cambridge, MA

This role involves leading toxicology strategy in drug discovery with an AI-first approach, designing safety assessment frameworks, and guiding the development of predictive AI models for toxicity. The candidate will work across small molecules and biologics, collaborate with machine learning teams, oversee outsourced wet-lab studies via CROs, and mentor junior scientists. A key focus is reducing reliance on animal testing through innovative, data-driven toxicology solutions.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

Research Fellow in Microbial Evolutionary Genomics

This role involves leading computational evolutionary genomic analyses to study the spread of antimicrobial resistance in *Streptococcus suis* using large-scale genomic datasets spanning multiple countries and decades. The researcher will investigate how AMR genes are transferred between bacterial lineages, integrating genomics with evolutionary biology and quantitative methods. The position is part of a Wellcome-funded interdisciplinary programme at UCL focused on microbial evolution and public health.

UCL London, United Kingdom £43 – £54 pa

Permanent

Research Fellow in Within-Host Microbial Genomics

Conduct genomic analysis of commensal bacteria and antimicrobial resistance in pigs on commercial farms in Catalonia. Combine longitudinal sampling with deep sequencing to study within-host bacterial diversity, strain dynamics, and AMR gene transmission. Work across field, lab, and bioinformatics components in an interdisciplinary team investigating the impact of antimicrobial treatment on resistance spread.

UCL London, United Kingdom £43 – £54 pa

Permanent

Research Fellow in Cardio-Immunology

This role involves leading research into the immunological and thrombo-inflammatory mechanisms underlying Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, a stress-induced 'broken heart syndrome'. The postholder will work within a translational team to define immune responses across patient recovery stages and investigate microcirculatory pro-thrombotic states. Collaboration with immunology, thrombosis, bioinformatics, and clinical experts is central to uncovering the disease's pathophysiology.

University of Aberdeen Aberdeen, United Kingdom £38 – £46 pa

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