Latest Research Associate Jobs

Global Development Lead, Internal Medicine, Sr. Director (non-MD)

This role involves leading clinical development for internal medicine assets within Pfizer's Research & Development division, with a focus on obesity-related therapeutics. The Global Development Lead serves as the primary clinical accountability point, designing and executing global clinical development plans, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional team leadership. The position requires deep expertise in endocrinology or chronic weight management and extensive experience in Phase 1-3 clinical trials, translational medicine, and regulatory strategy across global markets.

Pfizer United States £214,900 – £358,100 pa

On-site Permanent

Global Development Lead, Internal Medicine, Sr. Director (non-MD)

This role leads clinical development for assigned assets in Internal Medicine within Pfizer's R&D division, with accountability for designing and executing global clinical development plans. The individual will guide cross-functional teams through trial design, regulatory submissions, and lifecycle management, while serving as a therapeutic expert and strategic partner across internal and external stakeholders. Emphasis is placed on innovation, patient engagement, and compliance with global regulatory standards.

Pfizer £214,900 – £358,100 pa

On-site Permanent

Clinical Development Medical Director - Cardiovascular

Lead clinical development for cardiovascular programs within GSK’s Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation Research Unit, driving translational and clinical strategies from early to late stages. Provide medical oversight, design clinical development plans, and collaborate across functions to deliver innovative medicines addressing unmet patient needs. Work in a hybrid model with a future relocation from Stevenage to Cambridge by 2029.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Clinical Development Senior Medical Director - Vascular

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

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Generative Biology Institute

Conduct independent, high-impact research in a multidisciplinary environment focused on engineering biology, with responsibilities including experimental design, data analysis, publication, and mentoring junior researchers. Work at the intersection of biology, technology, and engineering within a newly established, well-resourced institute pursuing transformative solutions in health, agriculture, and sustainability.

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

On-site Permanent

Postdoctoral Research Scientists - Materials & Devices for Life Sciences

This role involves advancing interdisciplinary research in materials and devices for life sciences, focusing on nanopore technologies, 3D tissue engineering, and device development for clinical diagnostics and therapeutics. The scientist will design experiments, refine emerging technologies, and contribute to high-impact publications in a collaborative, well-resourced environment. Work spans molecular sciences, nanotechnology, and bioengineering to create transformative biomedical tools.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

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

This role involves designing and executing bioanalytical and immunogenicity strategies to support mRNA-based therapeutic development. The scientist will lead assay development for clinical programmes using platforms like ELISA, MSD, and cell-based methods, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust data generation. The position emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and integration of digital tools and AI to advance Moderna's pipeline.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

(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

On-site

Head of Neurodegeneration, Translational Medicine

This role involves leading the translational strategy for neurodegenerative disease programs from discovery through early clinical development. The Head of Neurodegeneration will guide global cross-functional teams, design first-in-human and Phase IIa studies, and shape biomarker and patient-relevant endpoint strategies. They will act as a scientific thought leader while engaging with regulatory authorities, KOLs, and internal stakeholders to advance therapeutic innovation in a hybrid work environment.

Novartis London, United Kingdom

Lecturer in Biomedical Science

Deliver teaching and support student learning in Biomedical Science, with a focus on curriculum development, assessment, and scholarly activity. Contribute to research and industry engagement within the Biomedical Science Research Group, and participate in outreach with external partners. Role involves working in a multidisciplinary academic environment with opportunities for professional development.

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

Permanent

Principal Scientist (Comp. Bio/ML) - Director Level

This role involves leading the scientific evaluation and application of foundation models in drug development and translational research. The individual will act as a key collaborator to research, product, and business teams, translating advanced biology and machine learning into practical customer solutions. Mentoring junior scientists and contributing to real-world discovery workflows are central to the position.

Helical London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Forward Deployed AI Engineer

This role involves deploying and integrating generative AI models into pharmaceutical and biotech customers' scientific workflows. The engineer will lead end-to-end technical deployments, build production-grade API integrations and data pipelines, and act as a technical liaison between customers and internal research teams. A strong background in ML infrastructure, cloud platforms, and customer-facing delivery in life sciences is essential.

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Software Engineer (Platform)

Build and maintain scalable cloud-based data management and processing systems supporting biomedical research and AI engineering. Focus on security, compliance, and platform performance while collaborating with researchers, data scientists, and engineers. Enhance CI/CD, observability, and development workflows in a distributed, transversal platform team.

Owkin United Kingdom

Remote Permanent