Biotechnology Jobs

Director, Regional Ecosystem Lead (Northern Europe & UK)

Leads CSL's engagement in the Northern Europe and UK biotech innovation ecosystems, building strategic relationships with academia, biotech firms, and investors to identify and drive partnership opportunities. Acts as a senior deal team member, sources external innovation aligned with therapeutic area priorities, and represents CSL at industry events and boards. Requires deep regional network expertise and collaboration with global R&D and business development teams to strengthen the company’s innovation pipeline.

CSL

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Director, Search & Evaluation Late TA Lead, Immunology

This role involves leading strategic sourcing and evaluation of late-stage external Hematology therapeutic assets, engaging with key opinion leaders, and integrating innovation into portfolio planning. The position requires deep clinical expertise, a proven track record in deal-making, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

CSL US$263,000 – US$328,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

12 Month University Industrial Placement Student: Biologics Engineering

This 12-month industrial placement offers hands-on laboratory experience in biologics engineering, focusing on protein engineering, molecular biology, and cell-based technologies to advance therapies like monoclonal and bispecific antibodies. You'll contribute to drug discovery projects in respiratory, oncology, and immunology, gaining real-world research experience within a supportive, international R&D team.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom £28,000 pa

12 Month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS): Discovery Sciences

This 12-month industrial placement offers hands-on experience in drug discovery within AstraZeneca’s Discovery Sciences team in Cambridge. You’ll work on laboratory-based projects involving assay development, automation, advanced cell models, and data analysis using tools like GraphPad Prism and AI-enabled platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration, scientific communication, and contributing to innovative research in a global, inclusive environment.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom £28,000 pa

Associate Director, Global Regulatory Science, CMC

Leads global regulatory strategy for CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) in support of mRNA-based medicines, ensuring compliance with international regulations and guiding submissions across multiple therapeutic areas. Works closely with manufacturing, quality, and development teams to prepare high-quality regulatory documentation and engage with health authorities. Focuses on biologics, particularly in vaccines, oncology, and rare diseases, within a rapidly expanding biotech environment.

Moderna London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Project Specialist, Clinical Supplies

This role involves coordinating clinical supply operations for Moderna’s mRNA-based therapeutics, ensuring investigational products are labeled, packaged, and distributed efficiently to clinical sites. The specialist will work cross-functionally with vendors and internal teams to maintain supply chain compliance, support IRT systems, manage temperature excursions, and drive digital innovation in supply operations.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Scientist (Applied LLMs), London

A Research Scientist focused on applying Large Language Models to drug discovery, working in interdisciplinary teams to develop novel AI-driven approaches for biological and chemical challenges. The role involves advancing LLM techniques such as post-training, reasoning, tool-use, and alignment within a cutting-edge AI research environment. Collaboration with scientists and engineers is central to developing predictive models that accelerate rational drug design.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Scientist (Machine Learning), London

A Research Scientist in Machine Learning will develop novel deep learning models and algorithms to advance drug discovery at digital speed. Working in an interdisciplinary environment, they will apply cutting-edge ML techniques to complex biological and chemical problems, iterating closely with domain experts. The role involves leading high-ambition research projects, scaling training frameworks, and shaping the technical direction of AI-driven drug design.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Principal Medical Writer

This role demands a deep understanding of clinical trial designs, statistical analysis interpretation, and clinical document processes.We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary,...

GSK

Finance Portfolio Analytics Manager

This role involves building and leading the analytical framework for R&D investment decisions at a global biopharma company. The Finance Portfolio Analytics Manager designs financial models, valuation tools, and dashboards to translate scientific and clinical data into quantified financial impact. They lead strategic analyses, improve forecasting methodologies, and provide data-driven insights to senior leadership across complex portfolio decisions.

GSK

Field Service Engineer - Medical Diagnostics - North Region - Liverpool - Scotland

This role involves providing on-site and remote technical support for Roche’s diagnostic systems, including troubleshooting electro-mechanical faults, performing preventive maintenance, and delivering customer training. The engineer ensures high system uptime and regulatory compliance across customer sites in the North Region, from Liverpool to Scotland. The position emphasizes technical excellence, customer engagement, and collaboration within a field support team.

Roche United Kingdom

Research Fellow in Within-Host Microbial Genomics

Conduct genomic analysis of commensal bacteria and antimicrobial resistance in pigs on commercial farms in Catalonia. Combine longitudinal sampling with deep sequencing to study within-host bacterial diversity, strain dynamics, and AMR gene transmission. Work across field, lab, and bioinformatics components in an interdisciplinary team investigating the impact of antimicrobial treatment on resistance spread.

UCL London, United Kingdom £43 – £54 pa

Permanent

Research Fellow in Microbial Evolutionary Genomics

This role involves leading computational evolutionary genomic analyses to study the spread of antimicrobial resistance in *Streptococcus suis* using large-scale genomic datasets spanning multiple countries and decades. The researcher will investigate how AMR genes are transferred between bacterial lineages, integrating genomics with evolutionary biology and quantitative methods. The position is part of a Wellcome-funded interdisciplinary programme at UCL focused on microbial evolution and public health.

UCL London, United Kingdom £43 – £54 pa

Permanent

Research Associate in Molecular Virology

Conduct research on molecular virology focusing on host-virus interactions in influenza A virus replication, using a combination of bioinformatics and molecular techniques. Validate novel host factors involved in viral polymerase function within the host cell nucleus. Work within a collaborative team studying respiratory viruses with pandemic potential, using models of airway infection and exploring vaccine design.

Imperial College London London, United Kingdom £50 – £59 pa

Contract

Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Medical Devices - Cambridge

This role involves providing regulatory expertise to guide product development across medical and non-medical technologies, ensuring compliance with international standards such as ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and ISO 9001. The specialist will work embedded within project teams, interpreting evolving regulations, supporting quality systems, and enabling innovation while maintaining regulatory alignment throughout the product lifecycle.

Newton Colmore Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent