Latest Research and Development Jobs

Director, Quantitative Systems Pharmacology

This role involves leading the development and application of quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) models to enhance drug discovery and development. Responsibilities include building mechanistic models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving model-informed drug development strategies.

GSK United States

Director, Quantitative Systems Pharmacology

This role involves leading the development and application of quantitative systems pharmacology models to enhance drug discovery and development. Responsibilities include building mechanistic models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving model-informed drug development strategies.

GSK

Hybrid Permanent

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 or technical support with experience in high-value capital equipment and electronics.

TRS Consulting Shropshire, United Kingdom £43,000 pa

Field Service Engineer, Medical Diagnostic Systems

This role involves servicing, installing, repairing, and calibrating sophisticated diagnostic systems in pathology departments and NHS laboratories. You will support flow cytometry, cell separation, and diagnostics products, ensuring they function optimally at customer sites.

TRS Consulting Swanley, Kent, BR8 7FN, United Kingdom £52,000 pa

Bio-ML Scientist (Metabolic Modelling) - Generative Biology Institute

Develop and deploy machine learning systems to advance synthetic biology, genome design, and metabolic modelling in close collaboration with wet lab scientists and computational teams. Focus on building scalable, biology-centric AI solutions using diverse data modalities and integrating with genome-scale metabolic models. Work within a multidisciplinary research environment to co-create projects and drive innovation from concept to publication.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Head of External Drug Discovery Operations, London

The Head of External Drug Discovery Operations will lead the strategic and operational aspects of externalised drug discovery and preclinical research, partnering with internal teams and CROs to ensure high-quality, high-throughput data generation and integration into AI-driven workflows. The role involves managing a team, establishing vendor relationships, and driving innovation in external research operations.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Global Site and Study Operations Undergraduate

This role involves hands-on experience in clinical trial execution, regulatory documentation, and site operations. The candidate will work closely with experienced managers and teams, gaining insights into multiple therapeutic areas and contributing to process improvements.

Pfizer Sandwich, United Kingdom

Development Scientist

The Development Scientist role involves driving product development programmes from concept to commercialisation, working with protein-based assays and complex biological systems. You will design and execute development experiments, optimise assays and protocols, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance innovative diagnostic technologies.

Mackie Myers Cb101Xl, United Kingdom

Global Site and Study Operations Contracting Undergraduate

This role involves hands-on experience in clinical site contracting, including drafting and negotiating contracts with clinical trial sites and investigators. The candidate will work closely with an experienced team lead, gaining insights into legal terms, budget concepts, and regulatory requirements. There are also opportunities to support process improvement and other functions within Global Site and Study Operations (GSSO).

Pfizer Sandwich, United Kingdom

UKRI Global Talent Fund: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Advanced Pharmaceutical Development (853717)

This role involves leading and developing new scientific research programmes in advanced pharmaceutical development, focusing on digital CMC and Quality by Digital Design (QbDD). The position is part of the prestigious UKRI Global Talent Fund, offering dedicated research funding, competitive salary, and career development opportunities.

University of Strathclyde Glasgow, Hybrid, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £47 – £67 pa

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

QA Engineer - Java, Automation (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds and London)

The QA Engineer will design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks using Java, Selenium, and RestAssured, ensuring high-quality software delivery. They will work closely with Agile teams to improve test coverage, automate testing, and support continuous integration and delivery processes.

Genomics England London, United Kingdom

Contract

Senior Scientist - ELN & Data Specialist, Global Technical Development

This role involves hands-on administration, configuration, and continuous improvement of an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) platform to support R&D and Technical Development laboratories. The scientist will define ELN standards, design workflows and templates, integrate systems, and develop data repositories to enable data-driven decision-making. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure compliance, data integrity, and effective use of the ELN across scientific operations.

Orchard Therapeutics London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Sr. Manager, Site Budgets and Contracts

This role involves leading the creation and management of investigator site budgets and contracts for global clinical trials, using Grants Manager and FMV benchmarking tools. The Senior Manager collaborates with CROs, Legal, and Clinical Operations to ensure site budgets align with study forecasts and are executed on time. Responsibilities include strategic planning, contract negotiation oversight, risk identification, and process improvement within an outsourced trial model.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Sr. Manager, Site Budgets and Contracts

This role involves leading the creation and management of investigator site budgets and contracts for clinical trials, using Grants Manager and FMV benchmarking tools. The candidate will oversee CRO activities, ensure budget consistency across trials, and support timely site activation by managing negotiations and identifying risks. Collaboration with legal, clinical operations, and external partners is central to ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract execution.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom