Latest Research Associate Jobs

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

This role involves leading clinical development for Internal Medicine assets within Pfizer's Research & Development division, with a focus on obesity and chronic weight management. The Global Development Lead is responsible for end-to-end clinical strategy, including designing and executing global clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional team leadership. The position requires deep therapeutic expertise, strategic input into product development, and engagement with external stakeholders such as advisory boards and regulatory bodies.

Pfizer US$214,900 – US$358,100 pa

On-site Permanent

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

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

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

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

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Zuercher Lab) - Generative Biology Institute

This role involves pioneering research in synthetic biology, focusing on genome synthesis and genetic isolation to enable safe, scalable biotechnological applications. The postdoctoral fellow will develop novel methods for genome recoding, engineer synthetic genetic codes, and contribute to foundational work in making biology programmable. Work integrates experimental and computational approaches within a multidisciplinary, mission-driven research environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Jamali Lab) - Generative Biology Institute

Design and develop generative protein models that capture enzyme dynamics and function, with a focus on catalysis through motion. Analyze complex datasets and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evolve designs in vivo. Contribute to high-impact research publication and translation within a cutting-edge synthetic biology environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom £40,000 pa

On-site

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

A Senior Bioinformatics Scientist will define data requirements for AI models, design biologically sound datasets and evaluations, and ensure data integrity in training foundational genomic models. The role involves close collaboration with deep learning and engineering teams to validate model performance and biological relevance. Work focuses on sequence analysis, annotation, and evolutionary-scale data interpretation to support therapeutic discovery.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Bioinformatics Scientist

This role involves transforming large-scale, complex biological data—primarily microbiomes—into annotated, model-ready resources for AI-driven discovery. The scientist will develop novel methods to analyse non-standard genomic data, ensure data integrity, and contribute to tools that guide global biodiversity sampling. Work spans prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with a focus on innovation where traditional tools fall short.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

(Fixed Term) Scientist, Immunogenicity, Bioanalytical and Molecular Assays

This role involves designing and executing bioanalytical and immunogenicity strategies to support mRNA-based clinical development programmes. The scientist will lead assay development—including ADA, nAb, PK, and PD assays—using platforms like ELISA, MSD, and cell culture, while ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to Moderna's expanding capabilities in Harwell. The position emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and integration of digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance data interpretation and decision-making.

Moderna

On-site

Facilities Engineering Manager

This role involves providing technical leadership for facility and utility systems at Moderna’s new biotech site in Harwell, Oxford. The Facilities Engineering Manager will oversee maintenance, vendor performance, and engineering projects across R&D and manufacturing environments, ensuring compliance and operational reliability. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, digital tool integration, and collaboration with global teams in a GMP-regulated setting.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Study Grants Manager

The Study Grants Manager translates clinical trial protocols into accurate grant plans and fair market value assessments, supporting efficient site activation and budget forecasting. This role involves close collaboration with global study teams, country organizations, and vendors to optimize cost models and operational efficiency across clinical trials. It requires strong analytical skills, expertise in clinical development processes, and advanced use of tools like GrantPlan and MS Excel.

Novartis London, United Kingdom £49,140 – £91,260 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Professor of Cancer Immunology

This role involves leading a high-impact research programme in cancer immunology within Queen’s University Belfast’s School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, based at the Johnston Cancer Research Centre. The successful candidate will drive innovation through competitive grant funding, supervise PhD students, and contribute to strategic research leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration. The position starts as 0.5 FTE for three years with a pathway to full-time, aligned with regional life sciences initiatives.

Queen's University Belfast Belfast, United Kingdom

Permanent Part-time

Preclinical In-Vitro Toxicology Scientist

This role involves leading in-vitro toxicology studies within a regulated preclinical environment, focusing on assay development and execution for product safety assessment. The scientist will apply advanced cell-based methods including Neutral Red, Ames, and micronucleus assays, interpret complex biological data, and support regulatory submissions. Collaboration with internal teams and external partners is key, alongside method validation and scientific reporting in a quality-assured laboratory setting.

Hudson Shribman United Kingdom £55,000 – £70,000 pa

Senior Scientist - Cell Therapy Safety

The role involves developing and validating in vitro models to assess the pre-clinical safety of cellular therapeutics, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo CAR-T. The scientist will apply molecular biology and immunology techniques to evaluate toxicity, immunogenicity, and tumorigenicity, while collaborating across disciplines to inform safety strategies. The position emphasizes innovation, external scientific engagement, and contributing to non-clinical toxicology packages for novel cell therapies.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent