Life Sciences Contract Jobs in Leeds
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AI Engineer (Contract) - AI Cloud
Posted 3 days ago by Hamilton Barnes
The AI Engineer role involves designing, building, and deploying scalable AI/ML and GenAI solutions across the full life...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Edinburgh , UK
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Psychologist
Posted 4 days ago by WITHERSLACK GROUP LIMITED
The role of Psychologist involves providing therapeutic support to young people with complex needs across Hall Cliffe Sc...
- Rate £64,058 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Yorkshire; Leeds; Sheffield; Bradford; Doncaster; York; Barnsley; Huddersfield; Wakefield; Rotherham; Halifax
Technical Business Analyst - Digital Transformation - Azure - AWS - System Integ...
Posted 4 days ago by Nexere Consulting Limited
The Technical Business Analyst will play a crucial role in the Digital Engineering Team, focusing on defining and delive...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Leeds/Bradford , UK
Project Manager - Technology Programmes - Digital Engineering - Azure - AWS - Ag...
Posted 4 days ago by Nexere Consulting Limited
The role of Project Manager focuses on leading customer-facing digital engineering programmes within the Digital Enginee...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Leeds/Bradford , UK
Contract Project Manager - SFIA 5 - Initial 3 months - Inside IR35 - £400 - £425...
Posted 4 days ago by Boost Talent
The role of Contract Project Manager involves leading the delivery of two significant digital transformation initiatives...
- Rate £425 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Leeds, UK
Technical Business Analyst - Digital Transformation - Azure - AWS - System Integ...
Posted 5 days ago by Jobserve
The Technical Business Analyst will join the Digital Engineering Team on a 6-month contract, focusing on digital transfo...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Leeds/Bradford
Project Manager - Technology Programmes - Digital Engineering - Azure - AWS - Ag...
Posted 5 days ago by Jobserve
The role of Project Manager involves leading the delivery of customer-facing digital engineering programmes within the D...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Leeds/Bradford
AI Trainer – Computer Science Expert - Graphical Abstract (Fully Remote)
Posted 6 days ago by Prolific
The role of AI Trainer – Computer Science Expert involves evaluating AI-generated graphical abstracts against scientific...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Leeds, England, United Kingdom
it & software business analyst - salesforce implementation
Posted 1 week ago by Randstad
The role of IT & Software Business Analyst focuses on leading the implementation of Salesforce and other business applic...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location leeds, yorkshire and the humber
Building Information Modelling Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Lancesoft UK
The Building Information Modelling Manager will lead the BIM strategy and ensure compliance with relevant standards whil...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool, Glasgow, UK
Senior Information Technology Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by TESTQ Technologies
The Senior Information Technology Engineer will be responsible for managing the separation of IT systems at both local a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Building Information Modelling Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Jobserve
The Building Information Modelling Manager will lead the BIM strategy and ensure compliance with relevant standards whil...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool, Glasgow
Project Manager - Infrastructure Delivery (Engineering & Construction)
Posted 1 week ago by Contracts IT Recruitment Consulting Ltd
The role of Project Manager - Infrastructure Delivery involves leading infrastructure projects within a public sector or...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Yorkshire/Leeds, UK
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About Our Life Sciences Contract Roles in Leeds
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.
What is the contracting market like in Leeds?
One of the largest financial and legal centres outside London, Leeds generates sustained contractor demand from high street banks, building societies, insurance groups, and national law firms with significant presences in the city. Legal technology, regulatory change, and compliance contracting benefit from this dual concentration in a way few other regional cities can offer. The NHS and broader public sector add volume across programme delivery, clinical systems, and business analysis. Around the South Bank area, a growing pool of technology firms is gradually broadening the types of roles available beyond the traditional finance and professional services core. For contractors seeking a lower cost base without a significant reduction in opportunity, Leeds is one of the most credible alternatives to London in the north of England.
How much do life sciences contractors usually earn in Leeds?
Contract rates for life sciences roles in Leeds 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 in Leeds are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 50 life sciences contract roles across the site, with Leeds contributing substantially. Data reviewed up to June 2026.