Latest Research Associate Jobs

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

Leads clinical development for Internal Medicine assets within Pfizer's R&D organization, with end-to-end accountability for creating and executing global clinical development plans. Serves as the primary clinical point of contact across cross-functional teams and external partners, driving trial design, regulatory submissions, and lifecycle strategy. Focuses on obesity and related therapeutic areas, integrating innovation, patient engagement, and regulatory expertise to advance drug development.

Pfizer £214,900 – £358,100 pa

On-site Permanent

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

Leads clinical development for assigned internal medicine assets within Pfizer's Research & Development division, with end-to-end accountability for creating and executing global clinical development plans. Oversees cross-functional teams to design and deliver clinical trials supporting regulatory submissions, while providing therapeutic expertise in obesity and endocrinology. Engages external stakeholders and contributes to regulatory strategy, safety reporting, and product labeling.

Pfizer £214,900 – £358,100 pa

On-site Permanent

Medical Director Clinical Development- Respiratory

Leads clinical development for respiratory assets, designing and executing clinical and translational strategies to advance drug candidates. Provides medical oversight, contributes to regulatory submissions, and collaborates across functions to deliver innovative medicines. Focuses on patient-centric innovation and scientific rigor in a matrix environment.

GSK

Medical Director Clinical Development- Respiratory

This role involves leading clinical development for respiratory assets within GSK’s Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation Research Unit. The Medical Director will design and deliver clinical and translational strategies, oversee study execution, ensure patient safety, and contribute to regulatory submissions. Working cross-functionally, they will help shape development plans that align with scientific innovation and patient needs, particularly in pulmonary hypertension and related areas.

GSK £222,750 – £371,250 pa

Software Engineer - Intent Translation

Develop software to translate scientific protocols into reliable, automated laboratory processes by capturing tacit biological knowledge and encoding it into executable, traceable systems. Work closely with scientists and engineers to ensure automated results match manual outcomes, design data models for reproducibility, and validate runs in real lab environments. The role bridges deep scientific understanding with software engineering to make autonomous labs function effectively.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Software Engineer - Orchestration

This role involves building the execution engine for autonomous laboratories, bridging AI-driven decision-making with reliable, safe control of laboratory hardware. You'll design systems that translate high-level agent intent into precise, observable, and recoverable sequences of actions, ensuring operations remain within biological and mechanical constraints. The work emphasizes robustness, closed-loop validation through sensors and feedback, and handling failures gracefully in real-world scientific environments.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Software Engineer (LLM Engineering), London

This role involves designing and building scalable, secure systems to integrate large language models into scientific discovery workflows. You'll develop LLM infrastructure, agentic tooling, and evaluation frameworks while collaborating closely with AI researchers and cross-functional teams. The position emphasizes first-principles thinking and production-grade engineering to advance AI-driven drug discovery.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Director, Translational Data Enablement

Leads the transformation of translational and biomarker data into standardized, AI-ready data products to accelerate drug discovery. Manages a distributed team of data professionals and drives cross-functional alignment on data standards, FAIR principles, and automation. Focuses on scalable data product delivery, semantic integration, and emerging technologies like agentic AI to enable precision medicine and biomarker research across therapeutic areas.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

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

Senior 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

Director, Regulatory Affairs

Lead the development and execution of global regulatory strategies for drug discovery programs, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions including the US, UK, and EU. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage regulatory submissions, engage with health authorities, and support clinical development from IND-enabling stages through approval and lifecycle management. Drive regulatory innovation by applying AI-driven platforms to accelerate drug development pathways.

Recursion United Kingdom £111,100 – £141,800 pa

Machine Learning Scientist - Quantum Chemistry

Develop machine learning models grounded in quantum chemistry to accelerate small-molecule drug discovery. Create synthetic datasets using quantum mechanics and build scalable, deployable pipelines integrated into molecular design tools. Collaborate with computational and experimental scientists to advance drug discovery through publications and open-source contributions.

Roche

Hybrid Permanent

Sr. Manager, Global Regulatory Science CTA

Lead the end-to-end operational execution of Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs) outside the US, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely submissions across global markets. Serve as the subject matter expert on UK clinical trial regulations, including MHRA requirements and evolving legislation, while leveraging digital tools and AI-enabled technologies to enhance regulatory operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and CROs to maintain inspection-ready documentation and drive continuous improvement in regulatory processes.

Moderna Poland

On-site Permanent

Machine Learning Scientist

This role involves designing and prototyping generative machine learning models for protein design, with a focus on real-world biological functionality. The scientist will build scalable data pipelines, optimize model performance, and collaborate closely with biologists to test predictions in wet lab environments. A strong research background and passion for interdisciplinary innovation are essential.

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent