Senior Medical Scientist; Biopharmaceutical

Location:

Oxford

Contract:

12 months

Rate: £54.00 to £57.00 per hour / £405.00 to £427.00 per day (via Umbrella)

ISR Recruitment is supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to contribute to the discovery of novel biologic therapies for autoimmune diseases.

This is an exciting, laboratory-based research opportunity for a scientifically curious immunologist with strong experimental skills, a passion for inflammation research and an interest in advancing innovative therapeutics.

• Design, develop and perform robust in vitro assays to investigate immune responses and support therapeutic antibody discovery.
• Conduct hands‑on laboratory work, including primary immune cell isolation and culture, cell line engineering and multicolour flow cytometry.
• Analyse, interpret and present experimental data, drawing clear scientific conclusions and troubleshooting challenges.
• Maintain accurate electronic laboratory records and ensure high standards of scientific rigour.
• Collaborate with internal research teams, external experts, CROs and academic partners to deliver R&D programmes.
• Contribute to project planning, scientific discussions, research publications and patent applications.

• PhD in Life Sciences, Immunology or a related discipline, with at least three years’ relevant research experience.
• Strong understanding of immunology, inflammation and autoimmune disease biology.
• Practical experience assessing immune responses using relevant cellular and laboratory techniques.
• Excellent experimental design, data analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Desirable:
  Experience with in pharmaceutical or biotechnology drug discovery, particularly preclinical research and biologic therapeutics.