Latest Drug Discovery Jobs

Clinical Assay Performance Fellow

This role involves evaluating current clinical assay performance monitoring methods and designing a digital solution to improve standardization and visibility across laboratory teams. The intern will work with real datasets and collaborate with scientists to prototype tools for tracking assay performance, potentially incorporating AI-driven insights. The position offers hands-on experience in a regulated clinical environment and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

Moderna

On-site Internship

Manager, Global Regulatory Science CTA

This role involves leading the operational execution of Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs) globally, outside the US, with a focus on the UK regulatory landscape. Responsibilities include managing CTA submissions, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating with CROs, and leveraging advanced digital tools to enhance submission efficiency.

Moderna Poland

On-site Permanent

Manager, Global Regulatory Science CTA

This role involves leading the operational execution of Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs) globally, outside the US, with a focus on the UK regulatory landscape. Responsibilities include managing CTA activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating with CROs, and leveraging advanced digital tools to enhance submission efficiency.

Moderna

On-site Permanent

Principal Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Flow Cytometry

This role involves generating and analyzing high-parameter flow cytometry data from clinical trial samples to support immunology research in a GCLP-compliant environment. The scientist will operate advanced spectral flow platforms like the Cytek Aurora, perform ex vivo immune functional assays, and ensure data integrity through rigorous documentation and compliance. Emphasis is placed on innovation through AI-enabled tools, assay development, and mentoring within a collaborative, regulated laboratory setting.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Scientist, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immuno-Assays - Cell Based

This role involves leading the development, qualification, and execution of complex cell-based immunoassays to support Moderna’s clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas. The scientist will generate high-quality, regulatory-compliant data, serve as a subject matter expert, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners. Emphasis is placed on assay innovation, scientific rigor, and integration of emerging technologies including digital and AI-enabled workflows.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immunoassays

This role involves hands-on development, qualification, and validation of functional immunoassays to support mRNA-based clinical trials. The scientist will generate and analyze high-quality data in a GCP-compliant lab environment, contribute to assay innovation, and ensure regulatory compliance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and use of digital tools, including AI-enabled platforms, are integral to supporting clinical development objectives.

Moderna

On-site Permanent

Senior Automation Engineer, Laboratory Automation & Biobanking

This role involves designing and optimizing automated laboratory workflows for biomarker testing and sample management within Moderna’s Clinical Biomarker Laboratory. The engineer will lead integration of advanced liquid handling systems, develop data pipelines, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, while collaborating across digital, operations, and vendor teams to build scalable, AI-enhanced automation platforms.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Sr. Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays - Ligand Binding Assays

This role involves developing, optimizing, and validating ligand-binding and cell-based assays to support mRNA medicine development. The candidate will generate pharmacodynamic and immunogenicity data from clinical samples in compliance with GcLP standards, using platforms like Watson LIMS and electronic lab notebooks. The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, critical reagent management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality bioanalytical data for clinical programs.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Associate Director, CMC Regulatory Affairs, International

This role involves developing and implementing CMC regulatory strategies for international submissions, providing guidance on regulatory CMC aspects, and leading regulatory discussions with health authorities. The candidate will also support the creation of CMC submission templates and offer interpretations of regulatory guidance documents, ensuring compliance and efficient delivery of high-quality regulatory documentation.

Moderna

On-site Permanent

Associate Director, Clinical Operations, Pricing and Analytics

The Role:Reporting to the Director, Business Analytics & Operations Management, the Associate Director, Business Analytics & Insights, Clinical Operations will be accountable for development and implementation of analytical & financial systems & tools and processes to perform business analytics within...

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Associate Director, Resilience Strategic Partnerships – UK

This role involves leading the execution of Moderna's strategic partnership with the UK government, focusing on mRNA-based vaccines and biomanufacturing. You will manage day-to-day interactions with key government stakeholders, represent Moderna on the UKHSA operations board, and drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver on program objectives and commitments.

Moderna London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Associate Director, Resilience Strategic Partnerships – UK

This role involves leading the execution of Moderna's strategic partnership with the UK government, focusing on mRNA-based vaccines and biomanufacturing. You will manage day-to-day interactions with key government stakeholders, represent Moderna on the UKHSA operations board, and drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver public health impact.

Moderna Tameside, SK15 3JG, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Director Medical Writing Process Management

The Director Medical Writing Process Management will lead the optimization of end-to-end business processes within Medical Writing, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, monitor process health, and align with GSK’s strategic goals.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

(Fixed Term) Senior Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Flow Cytometry

This role involves working as a technical expert in the Clinical Flow Cytometry group at Moderna's Harwell facility, generating high-quality clinical trial data through advanced flow cytometry assays. Responsibilities include executing clinical sample testing, conducting immune profiling, and ensuring data integrity and compliance with GCLP standards.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Senior Manager - Engineering & Maintenance

This role involves providing technical leadership for engineering and maintenance systems at Moderna’s new biotech facility in Harwell, Oxford. The Senior Manager will oversee critical infrastructure, utilities, and vendor performance across R&D and manufacturing environments, ensuring operational reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on GMP standards and digital transformation—including exposure to AI-enabled tools—this position plays a central role in supporting mRNA vaccine production and scaling advanced engineering practices within a high-impact, on-site setting.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent