Latest Pharmaceutical Scientist Jobs

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12 Month University Industrial Placement Student: Biometrics – Clinical Information Scientist

Work as a Clinical Information Scientist on oncology drug development projects, supporting evidence gathering, literature searching, and knowledge management using biomedical databases. Gain hands-on experience in organising and communicating scientific insights to inform decision-making across AstraZeneca’s R&D pipeline.

AstraZeneca Macclesfield, United Kingdom £28,000 pa

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Sr. Scientist / APS, Data Compliance & Governance Management

This role focuses on enabling secure and compliant cross-border data transfers for AstraZeneca’s Beijing AI Center, primarily from global R&D into China. The scientist will lead first-pass triage, provenance tracing, metadata coordination, and evidence preparation for data sharing requests, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements like DOJ EO 14117 and internal governance. It bridges scientific data, compliance, and operational execution to accelerate AI-driven drug discovery while maintaining audit readiness and building scalable processes.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Innovation, Data & Analytics Team, Senior Data Scientist (AI Lead)

Lead the methodological direction of AI-driven workflows, designing model selection frameworks, cohort segmentation, and agent decision logic using real-world healthcare data. Partner with engineering and governance teams to translate analytical rigor into production systems, while mentoring junior scientists and advancing AI innovation across medical and commercial use cases in a regulated pharma environment.

Pfizer US$162,900 – US$271,500 pa

Innovation, Data & Analytics Team, Senior Data Scientist (AI Lead)

Lead the methodological direction for AI-driven workflows in healthcare, focusing on model selection, cohort design, and agent decision logic using real-world data such as EHR and claims. Collaborate with engineering and governance teams to translate analytical frameworks into production systems, while mentoring junior scientists and advancing AI/ML innovation in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Pfizer US$162,900 – US$271,500 pa

Research Leader (Toxicology), Cambridge, MA

This role involves leading toxicology strategy in drug discovery with an AI-first approach, designing safety assessment frameworks, and guiding the development of predictive AI models for toxicity. The candidate will work across small molecules and biologics, collaborate with machine learning teams, oversee outsourced wet-lab studies via CROs, and mentor junior scientists. A key focus is reducing reliance on animal testing through innovative, data-driven toxicology solutions.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

Director of Clinical Pharmacology Modeling and Simulation

Lead clinical pharmacology, modeling, and simulation efforts for infectious disease assets, driving dose selection and development strategy through population PK/PD and exposure-response modeling. Serve as a scientific leader within cross-functional teams while remaining hands-on with quantitative analyses. Contribute to regulatory submissions and advance model-informed drug development across the R&D lifecycle.

GSK United States £183,150 – £305,250 pa

Director of Clinical Pharmacology Modeling and Simulation

Lead clinical pharmacology and modelling & simulation efforts for infectious disease assets, applying quantitative methods to inform dose selection, trial design, and regulatory strategy. Work across development phases from early planning to lifecycle management, using population PK/PD and exposure-response modelling. Operate as a scientific leader within a cross-functional environment while remaining hands-on with data analysis and model development.

GSK

ML Research Engineer, London

Develop and optimise cutting-edge AI models at the intersection of machine learning and drug discovery, translating research into scalable, production-ready systems. Work on foundational models like Diffusion networks, Transformers, and GNNs, building robust infrastructure and data pipelines while collaborating closely with scientists. Focus on advancing a digital biology platform to accelerate rational drug design across multiple therapeutic areas.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior AI Researcher

Work on cutting-edge AI research to accelerate drug discovery by developing models that bridge virtual cells and real-world data. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers to translate complex biological data into scalable biomedical solutions. Focus on advancing end-to-end applications in discovery, design, and translation using large-scale datasets and frontier AI techniques.

Recursion United Kingdom

Associate Director, Computational Biology – Early Discovery

Lead a team of computational biologists to identify and validate novel oncology targets using integrated phenomics, transcriptomics, genomics, and proteomics data. Develop and scale methods for target discovery in oncology and immunological diseases, collaborating closely with biologists, data scientists, and engineers. Drive data strategy and present findings to stakeholders to advance drug discovery programs.

Recursion United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Business Development Manager - Life Science

Drive new business growth by developing strategic relationships and delivering consultative contamination control solutions within pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing environments across the North of England. Focus on identifying opportunities, managing complex sales cycles, and transitioning wins into long-term partnerships with a globally recognised market leader in infection prevention.

Progress Sales Recruitment Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

Business Development Manager - Life Science

This role involves identifying and securing new business opportunities in pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing, focusing on consultative, solution-led sales of contamination control strategies. The candidate will build strategic relationships, support best practices in regulated environments, and transition new clients into long-term partnerships, working autonomously with strong organisational backing.

Progress Sales Recruitment Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

Head of Quality / Senior Quality Manager - Pharmaceutical

This role involves leading the entire Quality function (QA and QC) within a pharmaceutical manufacturing site, overseeing a team of 15 and ensuring strict adherence to GMP and regulatory standards. The individual will drive the site's Quality strategy, manage audits and inspections (including MHRA and customer audits), and lead continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems, validation, and compliance. With a strong emphasis on leadership and team development, the role sits at the heart of the site’s leadership team and requires strategic oversight alongside hands-on operational involvement.

Radar Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

Head of Quality, Pharmaceutical

Lead the quality function in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, overseeing QA, QC, and compliance systems. Drive quality strategy, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement across operations. Manage audits, inspections, and a high-performing team within a growing organisation.

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group Boothstown, Manchester, M28 1LT, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent

International Technical Sales Manager

This role involves driving international sales of advanced scientific imaging systems, focusing on super-resolution microscopy. The candidate will manage complex sales cycles, support a global distributor network, and engage directly with researchers and procurement teams. Key responsibilities include technical presentations, system demonstrations, and gathering market feedback to inform product development.

Anonymous Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom