Biotechnology Jobs

Associate Director, R&D Project Management

Leads the operational delivery of high-impact, global R&D projects within a cross-functional biotech environment. Focuses on strategic planning, budget and timeline management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder reporting. Provides mentorship to junior project management staff and ensures robust project execution across drug research, development, and manufacturing.

CSL

Hybrid Permanent

(Fixed Term) Manufacturing Associate I

Operate and maintain mRNA vaccine production equipment in compliance with cGMP and safety standards, executing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting equipment and digital systems, and supporting quality documentation and continuous improvement initiatives. Work within a cross-functional team to ensure timely batch release and operational excellence in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Temporary

(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

Software Engineer (Data Services), London

This role involves building and maintaining scalable data services and platforms that support AI-driven drug discovery. You'll work closely with scientists and ML researchers to ingest, transform, and serve complex scientific data, enabling high-velocity research. The position requires strong backend engineering skills, particularly in Python and GCP, within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Director, Search & Evaluation Early TA Lead (CVR)

This role leads the identification, evaluation, and advancement of early-stage external innovation opportunities in the Cardiovascular/Renal therapeutic area. The individual will shape sourcing strategies, co-lead cross-functional assessment of new product opportunities, and drive due diligence and transaction execution in collaboration with Business Development. Embedded in the Therapeutic Area Leadership Team, the position plays a strategic role in portfolio development and external engagement with biotech, academia, and investors.

CSL

Hybrid Permanent

R&D Scientist - Immunology

As an R&D Scientist, you will work in a state-of-the-art lab, generating high-quality immune profiling data using advanced cytometry and single-cell technologies. Your key responsibilities include performing flow cytometry assays, isolating immune cells from human blood, preparing samples for RNA sequencing, and maintaining quality control standards. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support ongoing research projects, with some weekend work required.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment London, United Kingdom £36,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Marie Curie AI for Proteomics PhD Position (Lilley Group) - (Fixed Term)

This PhD position involves developing AI tools for subcellular proteomics data analysis, focusing on statistical and probabilistic modelling of complex biological datasets like mass spectrometry and imaging. The role requires building and extending computational pipelines, with a particular interest in Bayesian inference and hierarchical data structures. Work is conducted within a pan-European research network in collaboration with Oxford.

University of Cambridge Cambridge, South East England, United Kingdom

Contract

Associate Director, Management - Scientific Services

This role involves managing outsourced scientific services across laboratory equipment maintenance, support, and waste services at AstraZeneca’s Cambridge site. The individual will provide strategic contract oversight, ensure supplier compliance with service agreements and regulatory standards (SHE/GxP), and collaborate with procurement and lab leaders. Key responsibilities include performance monitoring, risk management, budget contribution, and resolving operational escalations within the scientific services delivery chain.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

Contract

Senior Scientist Oncology Research

Conduct laboratory-based research to support immune-oncology drug discovery, focusing on developing and analysing in-vitro and ex-vivo assays to evaluate candidate therapeutics. Investigate mechanisms of action in tumour immunology using advanced immunological techniques and contribute to target validation. Work within a collaborative team environment in Cambridge, integrating scientific expertise with emerging data and technologies.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

Contract

Research Associate in MSK Immunology & Data Science

This role involves conducting translational research in immune-mediated musculoskeletal diseases, with a focus on inflammatory arthritis. The researcher will apply advanced bioinformatics techniques to human tissue-derived omics data, working within a multidisciplinary team and collaborating through the ARCADIA network. The position emphasizes computational analysis using R and Python to identify novel disease pathways in underserved patient groups.

Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne, Northern England, United Kingdom £36 – £46 pa

Contract

Senior Scientist (In vitro / Cellular Pharmacology), Cambridge, MA

This role involves designing and executing biological screening cascades to validate computational predictions in drug discovery. The scientist will lead biophysical, biochemical, and cellular assay development, collaborate with CROs, and bridge AI-driven insights with experimental validation across oncology and immunology programs. Close collaboration with medicinal chemistry, structural biology, and machine learning teams ensures data informs rational drug design.

Isomorphic Labs England

Hybrid Permanent

Quality Technology & Facilities Specialist

This role involves ensuring the compliance, quality, and operational effectiveness of technology systems and facilities across engineering, logistics, and new product introduction at GSK’s Barnard Castle site. The specialist will support validation, maintenance, change control, and continuous improvement initiatives, providing quality oversight and driving audit readiness. The position offers broad exposure to smart manufacturing technologies and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment.

GSK Barnard Castle, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Quality Validation and CSV Senior Specialist

This role involves leading validation and computerised systems validation (CSV) activities for manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems within a GMP-regulated environment. You will support new product introductions, ensure compliance through risk-based documentation and quality oversight, and collaborate with engineering, IT, and manufacturing teams. The position plays a key part in maintaining regulatory standards and advancing smart manufacturing initiatives at GSK’s Barnard Castle site.

GSK Barnard Castle, United Kingdom

Associate Director, Operational Intelligence

This role focuses on building advanced operational models and simulations to optimise Autolus' end-to-end processes across manufacturing, testing, supply chain, and quality. The individual will integrate data from multiple systems to create analytical frameworks that drive strategic decisions, improve capacity planning, and support business cases. It is a highly technical, insight-driven position requiring deep expertise in data modelling, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.

Autolus Stevenage, 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