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Senior Project Manager - Marketing Transformation (Life Sciences)
Posted 6 days ago by Project Blackbook
Role DescriptionWe've partnered with a digital and business transformation consultancy who are seeking a Senior Consulta...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Senior SAP IBP Consultant/Solution Architect (Healthcare & Life Sciences)
Posted 6 days ago by Vertex I.T. Solutions Ltd
ExperienceTHIS IS AN OUTSIDE IR35 POSITION15+ years of Supply Chain Planning consulting experience, including extensive...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London 2 days per week, UK
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Computer Science Teacher opportunities - Liverpool schools
Posted 1 week ago by Tradewind Recruitment
Full job descriptionComputer Science Teacher Opportunities - Liverpool Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting Co...
- Rate £233 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Liverpool, Merseyside
Science Teachers – Chemistry, Biology or Physics (KS3–A Level)
Posted 1 week ago by LEO School
About the roleWe are seeking a strong, engaging and well-organised Science Teacher to deliver high-quality online lesson...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location United Kingdom
JavaScript Engineer (Data Science/Personalisation) - £575 p/d (Outside IR35) - L...
Posted 1 week ago by Ventula Consulting
The roleWorking as an integral part of an agile team contributing towards the planning and development of systems/platfo...
- Rate £575 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
Lecturer PGCE Secondary Science
Posted 1 week ago by University of Worcester
Lecturer PGCE Secondary Science: Lecturer PGCE Secondary ScienceSub Department: Secondary & Post CompulsoryLocation:...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Worcester, Worcestershire, UK
Senior Solutions Architect (Life Sciences Domain)
Posted 1 week ago by Hierarch Soft Technologies, Inc.
Hi,We have an exciting opportunity with our client for the below role. If you are interested, please share your updated...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Senior Solutions Architect with Life Sciences Domain Location: Remote
Posted 1 week ago by ProCorp Systems Inc.
Position; Senior Solutions Architect with Life Sciences DomainLocation: RemoteDuration: 3-6 monthsWe need a architect wi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Computer Science Teacher Birmingham & Solihull £170-£220
Posted 2 weeks ago by Jobserve
Computer Science Teacher Birmingham & SolihullAspire People is recruiting Computer Science Teachers to support secon...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Chelmsley Wood, Warwickshire
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About Our Science Contract Roles
What does a science contractor do?
Science contracting encompasses the broad range of disciplines within the physical, biological, environmental, and social sciences where specialist technical knowledge and expertise is engaged on a flexible basis. UK science contracting spans pharmaceutical and biotech research, clinical research and development, environmental science and consultancy, food science, forensic science, agricultural science, geological and geophysical science, and the research and development functions of science-based industries. Scientists are engaged on a contract basis to provide specific technical expertise on defined projects, to manage peak capacity in research and analytical teams, to provide specialist knowledge not available within the permanent workforce, or to contribute to multidisciplinary project teams where their scientific expertise is required for a defined phase of the work.
The core competencies for Science contracting include depend entirely on the discipline and the specific nature of the engagement. Common threads across scientific contracting include the ability to design and execute experiments to appropriate standards, to analyse data with statistical rigour, to interpret results in the context of the relevant scientific literature, to produce high-quality written reports and publications, and to work within the quality management and regulatory frameworks appropriate to the industry, whether GLP for non-clinical research, GCP for clinical research, or ISO 17025 for analytical laboratory work. Most science contractors hold relevant degree and postgraduate qualifications in their discipline, and many have industry experience from permanent roles in research organisations, pharmaceutical companies, or environmental consultancies before transitioning to contract work.
What is the market like for science contractors?
The market for Science contractors is a broad and specialist market that does not have the same concentrated commercial infrastructure as technology or finance contracting but generates consistent demand across pharmaceutical, environmental, food, forensic, and research sectors. The pharmaceutical and biotech sector is the most commercially active and best-paying segment of the science contracting market, driven by the sustained investment in drug development and the strong demand for clinical research, regulatory, and quality assurance expertise. Environmental science contracting is sustained by infrastructure and property development activity that generates environmental impact assessment and monitoring work. The research sector, including university and public research institute projects, provides additional contract demand for specialist scientific expertise on defined research programmes.
How much do science contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for science roles typically range from £350 to £700 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many science vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 90 science contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to July 2026.