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

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Senior Director, Semantic Platform Enablement

Leads the design and enterprise-wide enablement of AstraZeneca’s semantic platform, establishing foundational models, canonical entities, and reusable standards to ensure consistent, machine-readable data meaning across platforms and domains. Drives adoption by aligning semantic architecture with business use cases, integrating structured and unstructured data, and enabling interoperability for AI and agentic systems. Operates in a federated model with cross-functional collaboration across data, product, and technology teams.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, 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

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

Director, Clinical Operations Asset Lead Oncology

Leads operational strategy and execution for oncology clinical programs, ensuring alignment with scientific goals and cross-functional collaboration. Coordinates input from clinical, biostats, safety, and supply teams to deliver high-quality global trials. Provides oversight on vendor management, regulatory submissions, and risk mitigation, with a focus on inspection readiness and efficient study delivery.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Supported Studies Asset Study Delivery Lead - 14 month secondment

Leads end-to-end delivery of clinical study portfolios for a specific asset, coordinating proposal reviews for investigator-initiated and collaborative studies. Manages milestone tracking, budget forecasting, supply coordination, and stakeholder communication across cross-functional teams. Acts as primary operational contact and provides oversight in compliance with GCP and regulatory standards, while supporting team development and process improvements.

GSK United Kingdom

Contract

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

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Pathology Director

Leads medical and technical oversight of an accredited diagnostic laboratory supporting clinical trials and biomarker development. Provides expert interpretation of pathology and biomarker data, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives innovation in digital pathology and companion diagnostics. Works cross-functionally to integrate advanced diagnostic methods into drug development programs.

AstraZeneca Cambridge, United Kingdom

Executive Director, Asset Strategy Leadership

Leads strategic positioning of clinical assets in oncology and immunology, leveraging AI-driven insights from the Recursion OS to inform go/no-go decisions, competitive differentiation, and portfolio prioritization. Works cross-functionally with clinical, platform, and business development teams to align resource allocation and advance transformative medicines. Focuses on integrating mechanistic, biomarker, and market data to build compelling narratives for internal and external stakeholders.

Recursion North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom £297,000 – £356,400 pa