3,060 Flexible Research jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client, a pioneering biotechnology firm at the forefront of genomic research, is seeking an exceptional and highly motivated Remote Scientific Research Lead specializing in Bioinformatics. This is a pivotal role for an experienced scientist who can independently drive research projects from conception to publication, working entirely remotely. The successful candidate will lead the design and execution of complex bioinformatics analyses, focusing on large-scale genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets. You will be instrumental in developing novel computational methods and pipelines to address critical biological questions, contributing to groundbreaking discoveries.

Key responsibilities include overseeing data analysis workflows, interpreting results, and translating complex biological findings into clear, actionable insights. The Research Lead will manage computational resources, ensure data integrity, and implement rigorous quality control measures. A significant part of the role involves collaborating with a geographically dispersed team of biologists, clinicians, and data scientists through virtual communication channels. You will also be responsible for staying abreast of the latest advancements in bioinformatics, computational biology, and relevant 'omics' technologies, and actively contributing to scientific publications and conference presentations. The ability to mentor junior researchers and provide technical guidance in a remote setting is essential. This role offers the unique advantage of a fully remote work environment, empowering you to work from anywhere while contributing to world-class scientific endeavors. The position requires a self-disciplined individual with exceptional project management skills and a proven ability to deliver high-impact research outcomes independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of complex bioinformatics research projects.
• Develop and implement advanced computational methods and pipelines for 'omics' data analysis.
• Analyze large-scale genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets.
• Interpret biological findings and translate them into research insights.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and robust statistical analysis.
• Collaborate effectively with remote scientific teams and stakeholders.
• Manage computational resources and optimize analysis workflows.
• Contribute to scientific publications, grant proposals, and presentations.
• Mentor and guide junior bioinformatics researchers.
• Stay current with cutting-edge bioinformatics tools and techniques.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of post-doctoral research experience in bioinformatics.
• Extensive experience with various 'omics' data types and analysis pipelines.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R, and strong command-line skills.
• Expertise in statistical analysis and machine learning methods relevant to biological data.
• Demonstrated track record of high-impact scientific publications.
• Proven ability to lead research projects and work independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

At Delenda Executive Search and Talent , we’re a boutique search and advisory firm working at the intersection of executive talent, strategic communications, and public affairs. We help ambitious organisations shape their teams — from entry level through to Managing Director — and we’re proud to work with clients in London, across the UK, and internationally. We’re now looking for a curious, driven Research Associate to join our team. This is a chance to be right at the heart of a growing firm, supporting searches in communications and policy, spotting emerging talent, and keeping your finger on the pulse of the big issues shaping business and politics. What you’ll be doing Mapping markets and researching potential candidates in communications, public affairs, and digital. Identifying and engaging candidates, from the first outreach through to early conversations. Keeping across the industry and political developments that matter to our clients. Helping us to deliver a brilliant candidate experience and sharp insights to clients. Contributing ideas for pitches, thought pieces, and marketing campaigns that showcase who we are. Working closely with the partners and consultants to make sure every search runs smoothly. What we’re looking for Strong research skills Strong communication skills — written and verbal — with the ability to make complex information clear and engaging. An interest in communications, politics, and current affairs Organised and comfortable juggling different projects at pace. Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); experience with CRMs a bonus. What you’ll get Competitive salary, bonus, commission and benefits. Comprehensive training Flexibility: you can be London-based or work remotely from anywhere in the UK. We are happy to look at working from abroad options too Early exposure to clients and senior leaders in the comms and policy world. The chance to grow quickly in a high-growth firm — with real responsibility from the outset. A supportive, close-knit team that values curiosity, ambition, and collaboration.

At Delenda Executive Search and Talent , we’re a boutique search and advisory firm working at the intersection of executive talent, strategic communications, and public affairs. We help ambitious organisations shape their teams — from entry level through to Managing Director — and we’re proud to work with clients in London, across the UK, and internationally. We’re now looking for a curious, driven Research Associate to join our team. This is a chance to be right at the heart of a growing firm, supporting searches in communications and policy, spotting emerging talent, and keeping your finger on the pulse of the big issues shaping business and politics. What you’ll be doing Mapping markets and researching potential candidates in communications, public affairs, and digital. Identifying and engaging candidates, from the first outreach through to early conversations. Keeping across the industry and political developments that matter to our clients. Helping us to deliver a brilliant candidate experience and sharp insights to clients. Contributing ideas for pitches, thought pieces, and marketing campaigns that showcase who we are. Working closely with the partners and consultants to make sure every search runs smoothly. What we’re looking for Strong research skills Strong communication skills — written and verbal — with the ability to make complex information clear and engaging. An interest in communications, politics, and current affairs Organised and comfortable juggling different projects at pace. Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); experience with CRMs a bonus. What you’ll get Competitive salary, bonus, commission and benefits. Comprehensive training Flexibility: you can be London-based or work remotely from anywhere in the UK. We are happy to look at working from abroad options too Early exposure to clients and senior leaders in the comms and policy world. The chance to grow quickly in a high-growth firm — with real responsibility from the outset. A supportive, close-knit team that values curiosity, ambition, and collaboration.

At Delenda Executive Search and Talent , we’re a boutique search and advisory firm working at the intersection of executive talent, strategic communications, and public affairs.

We help ambitious organisations shape their teams — from entry level through to Managing Director — and we’re proud to work with clients in London, across the UK, and internationally.

We’re now looking for a curious, driven Research Associate to join our team. This is a chance to be right at the heart of a growing firm, supporting searches in communications and policy, spotting emerging talent, and keeping your finger on the pulse of the big issues shaping business and politics.

What you’ll be doing

• Mapping markets and researching potential candidates in communications, public affairs, and digital.
• Identifying and engaging candidates, from the first outreach through to early conversations.
• Keeping across the industry and political developments that matter to our clients.
• Helping us to deliver a brilliant candidate experience and sharp insights to clients.
• Contributing ideas for pitches, thought pieces, and marketing campaigns that showcase who we are.
• Working closely with the partners and consultants to make sure every search runs smoothly.

What we’re looking for

• Strong research skills
• Strong communication skills — written and verbal — with the ability to make complex information clear and engaging.
• An interest in communications, politics, and current affairs
• Organised and comfortable juggling different projects at pace.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); experience with CRMs a bonus.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary, bonus, commission and benefits.
• Comprehensive training
• Flexibility: you can be London-based or work remotely from anywhere in the UK.
• We are happy to look at working from abroad options too
• Early exposure to clients and senior leaders in the comms and policy world.
• The chance to grow quickly in a high-growth firm — with real responsibility from the outset.
• A supportive, close-knit team that values curiosity, ambition, and collaboration.

At Delenda Executive Search and Talent , we’re a boutique search and advisory firm working at the intersection of executive talent, strategic communications, and public affairs.

We help ambitious organisations shape their teams — from entry level through to Managing Director — and we’re proud to work with clients in London, across the UK, and internationally.

We’re now looking for a curious, driven Research Associate to join our team. This is a chance to be right at the heart of a growing firm, supporting searches in communications and policy, spotting emerging talent, and keeping your finger on the pulse of the big issues shaping business and politics.

What you’ll be doing

• Mapping markets and researching potential candidates in communications, public affairs, and digital.
• Identifying and engaging candidates, from the first outreach through to early conversations.
• Keeping across the industry and political developments that matter to our clients.
• Helping us to deliver a brilliant candidate experience and sharp insights to clients.
• Contributing ideas for pitches, thought pieces, and marketing campaigns that showcase who we are.
• Working closely with the partners and consultants to make sure every search runs smoothly.

What we’re looking for

• Strong research skills
• Strong communication skills — written and verbal — with the ability to make complex information clear and engaging.
• An interest in communications, politics, and current affairs
• Organised and comfortable juggling different projects at pace.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); experience with CRMs a bonus.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary, bonus, commission and benefits.
• Comprehensive training
• Flexibility: you can be London-based or work remotely from anywhere in the UK.
• We are happy to look at working from abroad options too
• Early exposure to clients and senior leaders in the comms and policy world.
• The chance to grow quickly in a high-growth firm — with real responsibility from the outset.
• A supportive, close-knit team that values curiosity, ambition, and collaboration.

Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
+ Based at DJS Antibodies in Headington, Oxford
+ Reporting to Senior Scientist II
At DJS Antibodies, we aspire to create the next generation of antibody therapeutics and in doing so improving the prognosis for patients with life-changing immunological diseases and cancers. As a biotech company within AbbVie, we combine the agility, team spirit and scientific focus of a biotech with the reach and vision of a global pharmaceutical company. We have developed a number of drug candidates to date and are looking forward to growing our portfolio to have the biggest impact on patients' lives.
A critical part of achieving our vision is working with fantastic people, and as such we are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Research Assistant/Senior Research Assistant to join the team. For this role, candidates should be excited about working in a small, dynamic team; always keen to get involved with all aspects of research at DJS; be a team player; have a high level of skill and passion for in vivo work. This position represents an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or solidify their career within an industry laboratory research environment working on innovative projects whilst developing a variety of new skills.
Job Overview
The successful candidate will work closely with the PPL holder to plan experiments such as immunisation to generate antibody responses and testing the biological effects of lead antibodies that we have discovered. They will be responsible for preparing biological materials for these experiments, performing the required in vivo techniques and analysing the results. They will also have the opportunity to carry out laboratory experiments utilising molecular biology, cell culture, antibody production and various assay techniques to support the DJS discovery activities as a key member of the team. In addition to on-site laboratory work they will be required to work with live rodent models and animal derived tissues in the off-site facility for up to 50% of time.
At DJS, we want to foster innovative scientists performing cutting-edge science. A successful applicant will be a practical person who is organised, pays attention to detail, and efficiently gets the job done. Previous experience in a range of analytical techniques is preferred but is not essential as training will be provided.
They will have many opportunities for scientific career development and improvement of their knowledge of a world leading R&D/drug development pipeline and the broader business both at DJS and within AbbVie.
Successful applicant's key responsibilities
+ Bringing energy, enthusiasm and positivity to the company
+ Animal model husbandry
+ Performing experiments with live animals
+ Collection of animal derived tissues
+ Maintenance of cell cultures
+ Transient protein expression with mammalian cell lines
+ Work as a key member of the DJS discovery team
+ Performing critical laboratory experiments and analysing the data to contribute to strategic decision making within DJS discovery
+ Keeping up to date with developments in the literature in relation to technical aspects of drug discovery technologies
+ Day-to-day laboratory management as part of the team e.g. maintaining a safe and clean working laboratory environment, re-ordering laboratory consumables
+ Establishing and maintaining quality sample archives
+ Gathering, analysing and presenting data from a variety of sources to the wider team and organization
+ Critical and impartial review of self and peer generated laboratory data
+ Maintenance of laboratory experimental records
+ Follow established procedures, protocols and study plans and recommend changes for refinement. Adhere to regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
+ A BSc of 2:1 level or higher with intercalated year in industrial/academic research and/or an MSc/MRes or higher degree with significant lab experience in a relevant discipline (such as Biology, Biochemistry, pathology, cell biology or Natural Sciences)
+ A current UK PIL AB licence (or equivalent) with 5 years experience in working with animal models.
+ Proven competencies in in vivo procedures in experimental rodents
+ For example: intravenous, intramuscular, intrapertitoneal, sub-cutaneous injections, blood sampling, schedule 1 methods, use of anesthetics.
+ It will be a requirement to pass a 6-month probationary period at DJS that the candidate is declared competent in all relevant techniques by the vivarium staff.
+ Enthusiasm for and commitment to drug discovery and drug development research
+ Proven recent experience in
+ Performing in vivo experiments in experimental rodents
+ Mammalian cell culture
+ Molecular and biochemical techniques (such as; bacterial cell culture; flow cytometry; PCR; ELISA; protein expression and purification)
+ Evidence of excellent organizational and interpersonal skills including
+ Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
+ Ability to work efficiently with strong attention to detail
+ Ability to build effective working relationships
+ Laboratory method development
+ Ability to work flexible hours when required
+ Proven written and oral communicative ability
+ Problem-solving skills
+ Strong IT skills
+ Desirable skills
+ + Experience with running experimental models of inflammation in rodents
+ PIL C licence and experience with surgical techniques. Good knowledge of statistics
Additional Information
About DJS Antibodies
At DJS Antibodies as part of AbbVie our ambition is to contribute world class novel antibody therapeutics for the treatment of severe diseases into AbbVies clinical pipeline. Our proprietary antibody discovery technology enables us to discover first in class antibodies to the key drivers of disease that have, until now, been intractable to drug discovery such as GPCR's and other complex membrane and soluble targets.
Working at DJS will involve coming into a stimulating and entrepreneurial work environment with excellent exposure to industry-leading experts. Being part of a small team means that you will be exposed to all aspects of R&D and the broader business. You will benefit from working with a great team, a competitive remuneration package and significant opportunities for career development.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Job Title: Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Location: London, UK (Field-based with regular site visits) Employment Type: Full-time About the Role: We are seeking a motivated Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with a minimum of 2 years of independent monitoring experience to join our London-based team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and integrity of clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas. You will conduct 4–6 monitoring visits per month , providing oversight of study sites while maintaining compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, and study protocols. Key Responsibilities: Perform routine monitoring visits (site initiation, interim, and close-out) across assigned sites in London and surrounding regions. Ensure adherence to protocol, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements. Verify accuracy and completeness of case report forms (CRFs) against source data. Identify and resolve data discrepancies and protocol deviations in collaboration with site staff. Maintain effective communication with investigators, site personnel, and internal study teams. Prepare and submit timely monitoring reports and follow-up documentation. Support investigators and sites in resolving queries and ensuring readiness for audits and inspections. Contribute to trial start-up activities when required (e.g., site feasibility, essential document collection). Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field. Minimum 2 years of independent monitoring experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment. Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and UK clinical trial regulations. Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple sites. Willingness to travel frequently (4–6 site visits per month). Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Professional development opportunities within a growing clinical operations team. Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and phases of clinical development. Supportive work environment with mentorship from senior CRAs.

Job Title: Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Location: London, UK (Field-based with regular site visits) Employment Type: Full-time About the Role: We are seeking a motivated Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with a minimum of 2 years of independent monitoring experience to join our London-based team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and integrity of clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas. You will conduct 4–6 monitoring visits per month , providing oversight of study sites while maintaining compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, and study protocols. Key Responsibilities: Perform routine monitoring visits (site initiation, interim, and close-out) across assigned sites in London and surrounding regions. Ensure adherence to protocol, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements. Verify accuracy and completeness of case report forms (CRFs) against source data. Identify and resolve data discrepancies and protocol deviations in collaboration with site staff. Maintain effective communication with investigators, site personnel, and internal study teams. Prepare and submit timely monitoring reports and follow-up documentation. Support investigators and sites in resolving queries and ensuring readiness for audits and inspections. Contribute to trial start-up activities when required (e.g., site feasibility, essential document collection). Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field. Minimum 2 years of independent monitoring experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment. Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and UK clinical trial regulations. Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple sites. Willingness to travel frequently (4–6 site visits per month). Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. Professional development opportunities within a growing clinical operations team. Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and phases of clinical development. Supportive work environment with mentorship from senior CRAs.

Job Title: Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Location: London, UK (Field-based with regular site visits)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Junior Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with a minimum of 2 years of independent monitoring experience to join our London-based team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and integrity of clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas. You will conduct 4–6 monitoring visits per month , providing oversight of study sites while maintaining compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, and study protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine monitoring visits (site initiation, interim, and close-out) across assigned sites in London and surrounding regions.
• Ensure adherence to protocol, ICH-GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of case report forms (CRFs) against source data.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies and protocol deviations in collaboration with site staff.
• Maintain effective communication with investigators, site personnel, and internal study teams.
• Prepare and submit timely monitoring reports and follow-up documentation.
• Support investigators and sites in resolving queries and ensuring readiness for audits and inspections.
• Contribute to trial start-up activities when required (e.g., site feasibility, essential document collection).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of independent monitoring experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and UK clinical trial regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple sites.
• Willingness to travel frequently (4–6 site visits per month).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities within a growing clinical operations team.
• Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and phases of clinical development.
• Supportive work environment with mentorship from senior CRAs.