Life Sciences Contract Jobs in Sheffield
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SAP Programme Director, GxP, Life Sciences, Outside IR35, 6 Months, Travel
Posted 1 day ago by bluewaveSELECT
SAP Programme Director, GxP, Life SciencesOutside IR35, 6 monthsWeekly TravelExperience in 1 of - Life Sciences/Medical...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location United Kingdom
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Life Sciences Veeva Vault PromoMats Business Analyst / Solution Architect
Posted 1 week ago by GSK Solutions Inc.
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Veeva Vault PromoMats Business Analyst / Solution Architect to lead the d...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Life Sciences Veeva Vault Promo Mats Business Analyst / Solution Architect || Re...
Posted 2 weeks ago by K&K Global Talent Solutions
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Veeva Vault Promo Mats Business Analyst / Solution Architect to lead the...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Salesforce Application Security Consultant (Pharma Domain & SFDC Life science re...
Posted 2 weeks ago by SumasEdge Corporation
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide business information security guidance throughout the application development and deployment...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
ELN Signals Product Analyst (Life Sciences / GxP)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Randstad Digital
job summaryWe are seeking a Product Analyst to support the deployment and optimization of Electronic Laboratory Notebook...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or New York, New York
eln signals product analyst (life sciences / gxp)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Randstand (USA)
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Product Analyst to support the deployment and optimization of Electronic Laboratory Notebook...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location new york, new york (remote)
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About Our Life Sciences Contract Roles in Sheffield
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 Sheffield?
Advanced manufacturing and engineering research, linked to the University of Sheffield and surrounding firms, give the city a specialist contractor niche that sets it apart from its Yorkshire neighbour Leeds. Engineering, materials science, and technical project management roles generated by this cluster are difficult to replicate elsewhere in the north of England. NHS trusts serving South Yorkshire are substantial employers across clinical systems, operational improvement, and IT. A smaller but visible digital and technology community around the city centre is adding development, data, and design work year on year. Many contractors operate across both Sheffield and Leeds, treating the two as a single market. For those with engineering or manufacturing backgrounds, Sheffield offers a concentration of relevant opportunity that larger cities often lack.
How much do life sciences contractors usually earn in Sheffield?
Contract rates for life sciences roles in Sheffield typically range from £360 to £675 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many life sciences vacancies in Sheffield are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 50 life sciences contract roles across the site, with Sheffield showing regular listings. Data reviewed up to September 2026.