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Veeva PromoMats Technical Architect – Veeva Vault / Life Sciences
Posted 1 week ago by Galaxy i Technologies, Inc.
Role DescriptionsWe are seeking an experienced Veeva PromoMats Technical Architect to lead the design, implementation, i...
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- Location Raritan, New Jersey
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SAP QM (Life Sciences, Pharma, Medical Device manufacturing company to be consid...
Posted 1 week ago by 3S Business Corporation Inc.
SAP QMIndustry: Life SciencesDuration: 6 months+Location: Preference given to Candidates located in Northern Suburbs...
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- Location Remote
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About Our Life Sciences Contract Roles
What does a life sciences contractor do?
Life Sciences is a specialist and significant contracting sector in the UK, encompassing pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, contract research organisations, diagnostics, and the broader healthcare technology and digital health ecosystem. Contractors working in life sciences are engaged across clinical operations, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, data management, biostatistics, medical writing, manufacturing and supply chain, and increasingly digital and AI-based drug discovery and development. The sector's combination of scientific complexity, regulatory rigour, and commercial scale makes it a consistent and well-paying source of contract demand for professionals with the relevant technical and regulatory expertise.
The regulatory environment is the defining feature of life sciences contracting. Contractors working in drug development, medical device manufacturing, or clinical operations must be thoroughly familiar with the relevant GxP standards: GCP for clinical trials, GMP for manufacturing, GLP for non-clinical studies, and the appropriate ICH guidelines for drug development. Familiarity with the EMA, MHRA, and FDA regulatory frameworks is expected for contractors working on products with European or US approval pathways. The digitisation of clinical trials, including the adoption of electronic data capture, decentralised trial technologies, and real-world evidence, is creating new demand for technology and data contractors who combine technical skills with an understanding of the GCP and regulatory validation requirements of the industry.
What is the market like for life sciences contractors?
Life sciences contracting in the UK is underpinned by a strong and globally connected pharmaceutical and biotech sector, with significant clusters around Cambridge, Oxford, London, and the major pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in the north of England and Scotland. Demand has been consistently strong across clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance disciplines, driven by the sustained pipeline of drug and device development programmes. The post-pandemic expansion of vaccine and biologic manufacturing has created additional engineering and quality contractor demand. The growth of digital health and AI in drug discovery is creating new contractor demand at the intersection of life sciences expertise and technology capability.
How much do life sciences contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for life sciences roles typically range from £400 to £750 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many life sciences vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 50 life sciences contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to August 2026.