Latest Research and Development Jobs

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

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

This role leads clinical development for Internal Medicine assets within Pfizer's Research & Development division, serving as the primary clinical accountability point for global regulatory submissions. The individual will direct cross-functional teams in designing and executing Phase 1-3 trials, develop clinical development plans, and contribute to regulatory filings, safety reports, and product labeling. The position emphasizes leadership in obesity-related therapeutics, digital innovation in clinical development, and engagement with external scientific and regulatory stakeholders.

Pfizer

On-site Permanent

Field Service Engineer, Medical Diagnostic Systems

This role involves servicing and repairing advanced medical diagnostic systems in NHS and private laboratory settings, including on-site troubleshooting and breakdown response. The engineer will work with high-value, complex equipment and provide technical solutions directly to laboratory staff. Full product training is provided, and the role requires a flexible schedule with some weekend work.

TRS Consulting Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom £52,000 pa

Field Service Engineer, Medical Diagnostic Systems

This role involves servicing and repairing advanced medical diagnostic systems in NHS and private laboratory settings. The engineer will perform on-site maintenance, troubleshoot technical issues, and deliver customer support across pathology and clinical chemistry departments. Full product training is provided, and the role requires a flexible schedule including weekend work.

TRS Consulting Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom £52,000 pa

Clinical Development Medical Director- Hepatology

Lead clinical development strategy and execution for hepatology programs, designing and overseeing translational and clinical studies to advance novel liver disease treatments. Provide medical leadership across cross-functional teams, contribute to regulatory interactions, and drive innovation in drug development. Focus on identifying high-impact targets and delivering differentiated medicines with strong scientific and clinical foundations.

GSK £202,500 – £371,250 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Clinical Development Medical Director- Hepatology

Lead clinical development for hepatology assets within GSK’s Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation Research Unit, driving translational research and early-phase clinical trials to validate novel liver disease targets. Provide medical oversight, design clinical development plans, and collaborate cross-functionally to advance innovative therapies from discovery through development. Work in a hybrid model with significant scientific leadership and regulatory engagement responsibilities.

GSK

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

Executive Regulatory Science Director, Respiratory & Immunology

Lead global regulatory strategy for respiratory and immunology therapies across development stages, from early research to commercialization. Provide expert guidance on regulatory pathways, engage with health authorities, and mentor regulatory leaders. Shape policy and ensure compliance while advancing innovative treatments through key milestones and approvals.

AstraZeneca

Software Engineering / Machine Learning Engineering Intern

This role involves developing digital pathology capabilities for Owkin's K Pro platform, an AI scientist for pharmaceutical research. The intern will contribute to building and improving whole-slide-image microservices, scalable data pipelines for H&E-stained images, and multimodal integration with spatial transcriptomics. Work includes enhancing Multiple Instance Learning pipelines and developing interactive visualization tools to support real-world translational research.

Owkin Paris, France

On-site Internship

Director, Biopharma Data Science

Lead the development of an AI scientist platform for drug discovery, combining multimodal biological data and agentic AI to automate target identification and hypothesis generation. Guide a team of data and research scientists in building systems that reason over omics, clinical, and literature data to accelerate pharmaceutical R&D. Work at the intersection of machine learning, computational biology, and pharmaceutical strategy.

Owkin France

Remote Permanent

Director, Regulatory Affairs

Lead global regulatory strategy and execution for drug development programs, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions including the US, EU, and UK. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare and manage regulatory submissions such as INDs, NDAs, and orphan drug designations. Provide strategic guidance on regulatory risks and lifecycle management, while engaging with health authorities and shaping regulatory science in the context of AI-driven drug discovery.

Recursion North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom £207,500 – £280,720 pa

Remote Permanent

Junior Technical Specialist (Microbiology & Immunology)

Performs and oversees microbiology and immunology assays including bacterial culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, and functional immune testing to support vaccine research. Ensures high-quality, compliant laboratory operations within a regulated environment. Contributes to assay optimisation and troubleshooting in collaboration with senior scientists.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £35 – £41 pa

Contract

Senior Scientist Biomarker Lead

This role involves designing and delivering biomarker strategies and assays to support clinical development in respiratory and immunologic diseases. The scientist will lead biomarker studies using human biospecimens, interpret complex datasets, and provide evidence-based recommendations to guide trial design and patient selection. Working at the interface of lab science and clinical development, the role emphasizes assay development, cross-functional collaboration, and the application of advanced translational technologies.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

Principal Scientist, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

Lead the development and validation of molecular assays including RT-qPCR, dPCR, and NGS for clinical biomarker programs across Moderna's therapeutic pipeline. Drive end-to-end assay lifecycle management, ensure regulatory compliance with GCLP standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality genomic data. Mentor scientists and integrate advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to accelerate discovery and translational research.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Principal Scientist, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves leading the development and validation of advanced molecular assays—including RT-qPCR, dPCR, and NGS-based methods—for clinical biomarker programs at Moderna. The scientist will drive end-to-end assay lifecycle management, ensure compliance with GCLP and regulatory standards, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to generate high-quality genomic data. A key focus is integrating genomics, bioinformatics, and clinical insights to support drug development and inform future pipeline strategies.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent