Life Sciences Contract Jobs in Manchester
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Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 5 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared) involves designing and scaling critical monitor...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle , UK
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 5 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer involves designing and scaling national-critical monitoring fab...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle
Head of Technology - Digital & Data Services
Posted 5 days ago by Department for Culture, Media & Sport
The Head of Technology - Digital & Data Services role at DCMS involves leading technology strategy and technical design...
- Rate £72,686 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, Greater Manchester
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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 Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Computer Engineering Expert - AI Content Specialist
Posted 7 days ago by Alignerr
The Computer Engineering Expert — AI Content Specialist role at Alignerr involves training and refining AI models throug...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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
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
Linux/Unix Engineer - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Manchester or Barrow in Furness a...
Posted 2 weeks ago by Jobserve
The role of Linux/Unix Engineer requires an SC cleared individual to support a security-critical production environment,...
- Rate £481 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester or Barrow in Furness and remote
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About Our Life Sciences Contract Roles in Manchester
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 Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do life sciences contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for life sciences roles in Manchester 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 Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 50 life sciences contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to June 2026.