Latest Biotech Research Scientist Jobs

Senior Research Scientist, Mathematical Foundations

This role involves pioneering research at the intersection of mathematics, machine learning, and biology, focusing on developing novel theoretical frameworks for large-scale foundation models trained on unique metagenomic data. The scientist will lead independent research directions, publish at top venues, and translate mathematical insights into AI models that generate novel biological sequences. The position emphasizes first-principles thinking, collaboration, and real-world impact in therapeutic discovery.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Research Leader / Senior Scientist (Medicinal Drug Design), Cambridge, MA

Lead or contribute to drug discovery projects at the intersection of medicinal chemistry and AI, guiding programs from initiation to candidate selection. Collaborate closely with machine learning scientists to refine AI-driven drug design models and drive innovation in synthetic organic chemistry. Play a key role in shaping next-generation therapeutic development through strategic input, CRO management, and intellectual property generation.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

Associate Principal Scientist - In Vivo Pharmacology (Kidney or Metabolic)

Lead the design and execution of in vivo pharmacology studies within kidney or metabolic disease research, providing scientific leadership on client-sponsored drug discovery programmes. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients to develop study strategies, interpret complex data, and mentor junior scientists. This role offers broad exposure to innovative therapeutics across biotech and pharma pipelines in a scientifically driven CRO environment.

Mackie Myers Ng11Gr, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Associate Director, Translational Data Sciences

Lead translational data science initiatives using genetics and multi-omics data to generate actionable insights for target identification, biomarker development, and patient selection. Design and deliver reproducible analytical pipelines, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior scientists in a secure, regulated environment. Work at the intersection of biology, AI/ML, and clinical development to directly influence drug discovery and early clinical translation.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Associate Director, Translational Data Sciences

Lead translational data science initiatives using genetics and multi-omics data to generate actionable insights for target identification, biomarker development, and patient selection. Design and deliver robust, reproducible analytical pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams in discovery and clinical translation. Mentor scientists, operationalise AI/ML methods, and ensure compliance with data governance standards in a secure research environment.

GSK €82,500 – €137,500 pa

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

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

Senior Scientist - ELN & Data Specialist, Global Technical Development

This role involves hands-on administration, configuration, and continuous improvement of an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) platform to support R&D and Technical Development laboratories. The scientist will define ELN standards, design workflows and templates, integrate systems, and develop data repositories to enable data-driven decision-making. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure compliance, data integrity, and effective use of the ELN across scientific operations.

Orchard Therapeutics London, United Kingdom

Hybrid 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

Staff Platform Software 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

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