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Director, Real World Data Platform and Portfolio Lead

This role involves leading and executing strategic partnerships for Real World Data (RWD) to support GSK's R&D and commercial activities. Responsibilities include managing data partnerships, ensuring data access and analysis, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to enhance the usability and impact of RWD.

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Bioinformatics Scientist

This role involves transforming large-scale, complex biological data—primarily microbiomes—into annotated, model-ready resources for AI-driven discovery. The scientist will develop novel methods to analyse non-standard genomic data, ensure data integrity, and contribute to tools that guide global biodiversity sampling. Work spans prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with a focus on innovation where traditional tools fall short.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Production Sequencing Lead

This role leads the end-to-end sample-to-sequence pipeline for the Trillion Gene Atlas, managing high-throughput DNA processing from extraction through to sequencing dispatch. The individual will translate R&D protocols into scalable production workflows, drive continuous operational improvements using Lean/Six Sigma, and lead a team within a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment. They will also evaluate and integrate emerging sequencing technologies and automation to scale throughput and reliability.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Director, Global Health Outcomes, ViiV Healthcare

This role involves leading the design and delivery of robust evidence for HIV treatment and prevention medicines. Responsibilities include shaping health economics and outcomes research strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring evidence meets regulatory and payer requirements.

GSK United Kingdom

Field Service Engineer, Scientific Optical Lasers

This role involves servicing, installing, repairing, and calibrating sophisticated scientific and laboratory systems used in pharmaceutical and research environments. You will work with high-value capital equipment and receive full product training.

TRS Consulting Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom £43,000 pa

Field Service Engineer, Laboratory X-Ray Systems

This role involves servicing, installing, repairing, and calibrating sophisticated laboratory X-ray systems in pharmaceutical and research environments. The position requires a background in field service engineering with experience in high-value capital equipment and electronics.

TRS Consulting Sparkbrook, West Midlands (county), B11 1AG, United Kingdom £43,000 pa

(Fixed Term) Scientist, Immunogenicity, Bioanalytical and Molecular Assays

This role involves designing and executing bioanalytical and immunogenicity strategies to support mRNA-based clinical development programmes. The scientist will lead assay development—including ADA, nAb, PK, and PD assays—using platforms like ELISA, MSD, and cell culture, while ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to Moderna's expanding capabilities in Harwell. The position emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and integration of digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance data interpretation and decision-making.

Moderna
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Lecturer in Biomedical Science (Blood Sciences) - Teaching & Scholarship)

The role involves teaching, assessing, and developing the curriculum in Biomedical Science, specifically in Blood Sciences. You will also support students, engage in scholarly activities, and collaborate with external partners and regulatory bodies.

London South Bank University London, United Kingdom £42 – £50 pa
Permanent

GCP Compliance Director (Program & Study)

Lead a team of GCP Compliance Managers to ensure global clinical trials adhere to Good Clinical Practice and regulatory standards. Drive inspection readiness, audit oversight, and quality issue management across clinical development programs. Shape compliance strategy and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within a matrixed pharmaceutical environment.

Novartis London, United Kingdom £83,510 – £155,090 pa
Hybrid Permanent

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

Senior Group Leader, Industry - Plant Biology Institute

The Senior Group Leader, Industry will lead a transformative research programme in plant biotechnology, focusing on advancing fundamental and applied science in photosynthesis, carbon assimilation, and nitrogen fixation. They will build and manage a high-performing interdisciplinary team, develop cross-sector collaborations, and ensure research excellence is translated into commercial opportunities.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Innovation Capability Director - Global Clinical Operations (GCO)

This role involves leading the identification, implementation, and scaling of innovative patient recruitment solutions for clinical trials. The director will work with global teams and technology partners to improve clinical trial participation, focusing on digital marketing and AI-driven approaches.

Novartis London, United Kingdom

Bioinformatics Engineer

The role involves building and maintaining scalable bioinformatics data infrastructure and workflow orchestration systems to support plant science research. You will develop Nextflow pipelines, ETL processes, and reproducible workflows that integrate omics data from lab instrumentation into analysis-ready formats. Collaboration with bioinformaticians, data analysts, and systems administrators ensures solutions meet evolving research needs in a high-performance computing and cloud environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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Research Associate - Proteomics

This postdoctoral position involves leading the preparation and analysis of skeletal muscle samples for proteomic and transcriptomic workflows, focusing on the 'dark proteome' in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). The role combines technical leadership with broader involvement in translational research, collaborating with international partners.

Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne, Northern England, United Kingdom £36 – £46 pa
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Research Leader / Senior Scientist (Medicinal Drug Design), Cambridge, MA

Lead or contribute to drug discovery projects at the intersection of medicinal chemistry and AI, guiding programs from initiation to candidate selection. Collaborate closely with machine learning scientists to refine AI-driven drug design models and drive innovation in synthetic organic chemistry. Play a key role in shaping next-generation therapeutic development through strategic input, CRO management, and intellectual property generation.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom