Latest Drug Discovery Jobs

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

Senior Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - Lung

This role involves leading clinical development strategy for oncology, specifically lung cancer, providing medical oversight across trial design, safety monitoring, and data interpretation. The Senior Medical Director will guide cross-functional teams, engage with external experts, and contribute to regulatory submissions, ensuring patient-centred, scientifically rigorous development. Based in the UK with hybrid working, the position plays a key leadership role in advancing GSK’s oncology pipeline.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom PLN 593,250 – PLN 988,750 pa

Senior Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - Lung

This role involves leading clinical development in oncology, with a focus on lung cancer, providing medical oversight across study design, execution, and data interpretation. The Senior Medical Director will guide safety monitoring, contribute to regulatory interactions, and mentor junior medical staff within a global matrix team. The position emphasizes strategic input, external scientific engagement, and integration of clinical insights to advance therapies for high unmet need.

GSK Switzerland

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Quality Associate – Accredited Diagnostic Development Laboratory

This role involves leading quality management within AstraZeneca’s accredited internal diagnostic laboratory, ensuring compliance with CAP/CLIA, IVDR, and ISO standards during the development and validation of precision diagnostic assays. The Senior Quality Associate will drive change control, investigation of non-conformances, CAPA management, and audit readiness, while collaborating closely with lab scientists and regulatory teams. The position plays a key role in enabling biomarker-driven clinical trials through robust, patient-ready diagnostic solutions.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves developing, optimizing, and validating molecular bioanalytical assays—such as qPCR, ddPCR, and RNA isolation—to support mRNA-based clinical programs. The scientist will work within GCL0-compliant (GCLP) frameworks to generate pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and adoption of digital tools and automation are key to advancing clinical trial execution and analytical processes.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Clinical Development Medical Director

This role involves leading clinical strategy and execution for cardiovascular/stroke medicine programs, with responsibility for trial design, regulatory documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. The Senior Clinical Development Medical Director will guide global teams, interpret complex clinical data, and contribute to safety and development decisions across the drug lifecycle. Expertise in anticoagulation and outcome trials is key, along with strong leadership in a matrix environment.

Novartis London, United Kingdom

Senior Clinical Development Medical Director

This role involves providing clinical leadership and strategic medical input for cardiovascular/stroke drug development programs, including designing and executing global clinical trials. The Senior Clinical Development Medical Director will act as the global medical lead, interpreting clinical and safety data, contributing to regulatory submissions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. The position plays a key role in shaping clinical strategy and ensuring patient safety across the development lifecycle.

Novartis

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

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

Associate Director, Safety Epidemiology – Global Patient Safety

Lead the design and execution of post-authorisation safety studies using real-world data to assess and communicate the safety profiles of AstraZeneca’s medicines. Provide strategic epidemiological input to regulatory submissions, safety signal evaluations, and diversity initiatives, collaborating with internal teams and external partners. Drive methodological excellence in pharmacoepidemiology and contribute to global patient safety decision-making across a broad product portfolio.

AstraZeneca Chatham, ME4 4NP, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

QA Associate

The role involves supporting the quality assurance of autologous CAR T-cell therapies in a GMP-compliant environment, with responsibilities including batch record review, documentation control, label verification, and compliance risk identification. The position operates within a multi-product cell and gene therapy facility, contributing to batch release activities and inspection readiness across international markets. Work includes collaboration with internal teams and adherence to strict regulatory and safety standards.

Autolus Stevenage, United Kingdom

On-site 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

QC Analytical Scientist

The role involves performing analytical testing in a GMP-compliant laboratory environment, including in-process and release testing of drug products using techniques such as ddPCR, flow cytometry, sterility testing, and endotoxin assays. The scientist ensures data integrity, supports method validation and tech transfer, investigates quality events, and maintains laboratory compliance. This is a shift-based position requiring hands-on work with cell-based therapies in a regulated, cleanroom setting.

Autolus Stevenage, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Senior Safety Scientist / Associate Director / Director

This role involves leading pharmacovigilance and safety science activities across Roche’s medicine portfolio, with responsibilities spanning signal detection, risk management, and safety reporting. The individual will contribute to clinical development strategies, oversee post-market safety assessments, and ensure compliance with global regulatory standards. Working within a hybrid model in Welwyn, the position requires strong scientific analysis, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment.

Roche Welwyn Hatfield, United Kingdom