Jobs in London

Head of Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Design, London

Lead and strategically guide a team of 25 medicinal chemists in redefining drug discovery through deep integration with AI and machine learning. Shape the scientific direction of projects from hit identification to candidate nomination, while fostering collaboration across computational design, biology, and pre-clinical development teams. Drive innovation by challenging traditional paradigms and embedding an AI-first culture across the chemistry function.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Legal Counsel Neuroscience & Gene Therapies, International

Serves as a lead legal advisor for neuroscience and gene therapy products, providing strategic legal guidance across commercial, medical, development, and market access functions. Manages complex agreements, supports business development and product launches, and ensures compliance in a highly regulated global environment. Works closely with cross-functional teams and legal colleagues to mitigate risks and enable innovation in rare and neurological diseases.

Novartis London, United Kingdom £92,960 – £172,640 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Global Labelling Director (Team Lead), Content

Leads a team of labelling professionals to develop and maintain global labelling strategies and content for pharmaceutical products. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with product development and lifecycle plans through close collaboration with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities. Focuses on continuous improvement of labelling processes and high-quality, science-driven documentation.

Novartis London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Director, Biostatistics

This role involves leading statistical strategy for gene therapy clinical development programs, with responsibilities spanning study design, regulatory engagement, and analysis oversight. The Director will ensure scientific and regulatory rigor in clinical trials, manage vendor performance, and contribute to submissions and publications. It is a hands-on leadership position within a cross-functional team environment.

Orchard Therapeutics London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development

This role involves leading clinical research activities for GSK’s oncology portfolio, including designing and executing phase 1-3 trials, ensuring scientific integrity, and supporting regulatory submissions. The Medical Director will collaborate with internal and external experts to advance clinical development strategies and drive data generation in oncology. The position requires strong medical and scientific leadership in a matrix environment with a focus on patient impact.

GSK

Hybrid Permanent

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development

This role involves leading clinical development activities for oncology assets, including designing and executing phase 1-3 trials, ensuring scientific integrity, and driving regulatory submissions. The Medical Director will collaborate across functions to generate clinical data, engage with external experts, and contribute to global development strategies. The position requires strong medical oversight, real-time safety monitoring, and leadership in oncology research with a focus on innovation and patient impact.

GSK

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Executive Assistant to CEO

Provide high-level executive support to the CEO of a clinical-stage TechBio company, managing a complex calendar, international travel, and communications while serving as a key liaison across global teams and stakeholders. Enable strategic priorities through proactive coordination of board meetings, investor events, and cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced biotechnology environment. Operate with discretion and precision in a mission-driven organization focused on accelerating drug discovery through AI and industrialized biology.

Recursion North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom US$130,460 – US$164,780 pa

On-site Permanent

Head of DMPK

Leads the development and execution of DMPK strategy across drug discovery and development programs, integrating predictive ADME modeling and high-throughput experimental data. Bridges computational and experimental teams to accelerate small molecule and emerging modality programs from hit identification through IND-enabling studies. Builds and mentors a high-performing DMPK team within a cross-functional, tech-driven drug discovery environment.

Recursion United Kingdom US$284,900 – US$400,950 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Medical Director, Clinical Development (Oncology), Cambridge, MA

Leads clinical development strategy for oncology programs, translating AI-driven insights into actionable trial designs and serving as medical monitor. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to advance drug candidates from discovery through proof-of-concept, with responsibility for regulatory submissions and engagement with health authorities and key opinion leaders.

Isomorphic Labs England

Hybrid Permanent