Latest Biotech Research Scientist Jobs

Forward Deployed AI Engineer

This role involves deploying and integrating generative AI models into pharmaceutical and biotech customers' scientific workflows. The engineer will lead end-to-end technical deployments, build production-grade API integrations and data pipelines, and act as a technical liaison between customers and internal research teams. A strong background in ML infrastructure, cloud platforms, and customer-facing delivery in life sciences is essential.

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Translational Medicine Expert – Dermatology, Associate Director

This role involves providing medical and scientific leadership in translational medicine for dermatology programs, spanning early to late-stage drug development. The expert will design and implement strategies for clinical pharmacology, biomarker development, and regulatory submissions, while leading cross-functional teams and supporting in-licensing opportunities. Work includes oversight of clinical studies, publication strategy, and engagement with regulatory and external stakeholders.

Novartis London, United Kingdom £67,900 – £126,100 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Member of Technical Staff, Applied AI

This role involves deploying and adapting proprietary generative AI models within pharmaceutical and biotech customer environments. You'll work closely with interdisciplinary teams to integrate models into production systems, optimize performance, and translate scientific requirements into technical solutions. The position requires deep expertise in generative modelling, strong ML engineering skills, and the ability to act as a technical liaison between research and customer teams.

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Junior Data Scientist - NLP/text mining

Your new companyYou'll be joining a global biopharmaceutical organisation supporting scientific information, intelligence, and data-driven decision-making across research and development as part of a highly experienced team with plenty of learning and training opportunities.The company has a highly collaborative environment...

Hays Life Sciences London, United Kingdom £175 – £275 pd

Production Scientist

This role involves hands-on development and optimisation of human stem cell-derived 3D culture models for drug discovery. The scientist will design and execute experiments, establish robust protocols, and contribute to platform validation and scientific strategy in a fast-paced startup environment. Emphasis is on quality, reproducibility, and collaborative innovation within a small, ambitious team.

Vero Hr Harehills, West Yorkshire, LS8 5JF, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Contract

Scientist / Senior Scientist, Computational Biology

This role involves analyzing and integrating multi-omics data—including transcriptomics, epigenomics, and proteomics—to advance research in cellular aging and rejuvenation. The scientist will develop scalable bioinformatics pipelines, apply machine learning techniques, and collaborate closely with wet-lab teams to translate biological questions into analytical insights. The position emphasizes reproducible research, data visualization, and cross-functional communication within a multidisciplinary environment.

Altos Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom £104,200 pa

On-site 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

Principal Scientist, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves leading the development and validation of advanced molecular assays—including RT-qPCR, dPCR, and NGS-based methods—for clinical biomarker programs at Moderna. The scientist will drive end-to-end assay lifecycle management, ensure compliance with GCLP and regulatory standards, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to generate high-quality genomic data. A key focus is integrating genomics, bioinformatics, and clinical insights to support drug development and inform future pipeline strategies.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

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

Staff AI Platform Engineer

Design and maintain a scalable, secure AI platform using Kubernetes and AWS to support agentic and autonomous systems for scientific research. Implement dynamic compute optimization, service mesh, and LLM/MCP proxies while collaborating with scientists and engineers. Focus on reliability, observability, and cost-efficient cloud operations.

Altos Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom £97,300 – £128,000 pa

Data Curator, London

The role involves curating and integrating large-scale biomedical and biochemical datasets to create high-quality, machine learning-ready data assets for AI-driven drug discovery. The Data Curator will work closely with AI and drug discovery teams to improve data quality, interoperability, and representation of chemical, biological, and clinical information. A key focus is leveraging domain expertise in life sciences to enhance training data for predictive and generative AI models.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Bioanalytical Lead, London

Lead the development and execution of bioanalytical strategies for a diverse portfolio of AI-designed therapeutics, including small molecules, biologics, and ADCs. Design and validate PK, PD, and immunogenicity assays, manage global CROs, and integrate bioanalytical data into AI models to refine drug discovery. Play a key role in IND-enabling studies and cross-functional preclinical development in a hybrid London-based role.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

Health Economics Manager

This role involves leading health economics strategies to support market access for innovative therapies across the UK and Ireland. The individual will develop economic models, lead HTA submissions to bodies like NICE and SMC, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate evidence that demonstrates product value. They will also engage with external stakeholders, manage consultants, and contribute to scientific publications and value dossiers.

AstraZeneca London, United Kingdom

Graduate Field Sales Representative (Life Science / MedTech)

This role involves demonstrating and selling advanced MedTech devices to healthcare, research, and pharmaceutical clients across a local patch covering South London, Surrey, and Kent. As a Graduate Field Sales Representative, you'll work autonomously from home, building relationships and driving sales after completing comprehensive training. The position offers a structured career path within a globally recognised MedTech organisation.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Guildford, United Kingdom £30,000 – £34,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent