Latest Drug Discovery Jobs

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

Staff Software Engineer (Inference Platform), London

This role involves leading the reliability and scalability of AI/ML infrastructure for biotech applications, focusing on GPU/TPU systems, workload orchestration, and inference services. The engineer will overhaul monitoring, improve CI/CD stability, and ensure robust platform performance to support cutting-edge drug discovery research. Close collaboration with research and applied ML teams is central to the role.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Medical Director-Oncology Clinical Development - GI

This role involves serving as the physician lead within an oncology clinical development team, providing medical expertise in study design, safety oversight, and data interpretation for gastrointestinal (GI) cancer trials. The Medical Director ensures patient safety and clinical integrity across clinical studies, collaborates with cross-functional teams and external experts, and contributes to regulatory submissions and scientific communications. The position supports GSK’s mission to advance innovative cancer treatments grounded in disease biology and real-world impact.

GSK £222,750 – £371,250 pa

Medical Director-Oncology Clinical Development - GI

The Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - GI, provides medical expertise and oversight for clinical studies, ensuring patient safety and clinical integrity. The role involves leading medical monitoring, interpreting clinical data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance oncology treatments.

GSK £222,750 – £371,250 pa

Principal Scientist, Immunogenicity and Ligand Binding Assays

This role involves leading and executing phase-appropriate bioanalytical strategies for immunogenicity and ligand binding assays (LBA) within Moderna’s mRNA-LNP therapeutic pipeline. The Principal Scientist will oversee assay development, validation, and sample analysis, ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific rigor across clinical programs. The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, integration of emerging technologies including AI-enabled tools, and contribution to regulatory submissions and data interpretation in a GcLP-compliant environment.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Central Monitor (Data Surveillance Lead)

The Central Monitor (CM) is responsible for overseeing clinical trials through centralized monitoring, ensuring data quality, identifying risks, and enhancing trial oversight. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, configure monitoring technology, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Novartis India

Central Monitor (Data Surveillance Lead)

The Central Monitor (CM) is responsible for overseeing clinical trials through centralized monitoring, ensuring data quality, identifying risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include executing monitoring strategies, conducting data surveillance, and supporting risk management processes.

Novartis

Principal Scientist, Immunogenicity and Ligand Binding Assays

This role involves leading scientific strategy and execution for immunogenicity and ligand binding assays (LBA) in support of Moderna’s mRNA-LNP therapeutic programs. The Principal Scientist will oversee regulated bioanalytical activities including assay development, validation, and sample analysis, ensuring compliance with GcLP, GLP, and GCP standards. The position plays a key role in clinical development by generating high-quality data to inform regulatory submissions and advance innovative medicines, with opportunities to engage in AI-enabled and digital analytical approaches.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Associate Director, Global Regulatory Science, CMC

This role leads global regulatory CMC strategy for mRNA-based medicines, developing and implementing regulatory plans for international submissions. The individual will guide CMC documentation, interact with health authorities, and provide strategic input across product development stages, ensuring compliance with EU and global regulations. The position plays a key part in advancing Moderna’s pipeline of transformative therapeutics across vaccines, oncology, and rare diseases.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

(Fixed Term) Laboratory Technician, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immunoassay

This role involves hands-on execution of immunoassay development, qualification, and clinical sample testing to support Moderna's clinical trials. The technician will prepare reagents, conduct analyses, ensure data quality, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards in a laboratory setting. The position requires full-time on-site work with occasional overtime and is embedded in a collaborative, regulated environment focused on high-quality bioanalytical output.

Moderna

On-site Contract

Facilities Engineering Manager

This role involves providing technical leadership for facility and utility systems at Moderna’s biotech manufacturing site in Harwell. The Facilities Engineering Manager ensures operational reliability, oversees vendor performance, and drives maintenance excellence across R&D and manufacturing environments. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, compliance, and the use of digital tools including AI-enabled systems, within a GMP-regulated setting.

Moderna

On-site 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. Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays - Ligand Binding Assays

Develops and validates ligand-binding and cell-based assays to support clinical programs for mRNA medicines. Performs pharmacodynamic and immunogenicity testing in compliance with GcLP, using platforms like Thermo Watson LIMS. Contributes to assay development, reagent management, and regulatory documentation in a fast-paced, innovative lab environment.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Scientist, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immuno-Assays - Cell Based

This role involves leading the development, qualification, and execution of complex cell-based immunoassays to support Moderna’s clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas. The scientist will generate high-quality, regulatory-compliant data using advanced immunological techniques and serve as a subject matter expert within cross-functional teams. Emphasis is placed on innovation, scientific rigor, and integration of emerging technologies including digital and AI-enabled workflows in a GCP/GLP-regulated environment.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

(Fixed Term) Manufacturing Associate I

Operate production equipment for mRNA vaccine manufacturing in compliance with cGMP and safety standards. Perform routine maintenance, support deviation investigations, and contribute to continuous improvement in a highly regulated, technology-driven environment. Work collaboratively with QA and cross-functional teams to ensure timely batch disposition and operational excellence.

Moderna

On-site Temporary