Contract Clinical Scientist – Gene Therapy

APX Life Sciences; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

APX Life Sciences invites applications for a Contract Clinical Scientist – Gene Therapy in London. The role is a 6-month rolling contract with hybrid working (minimum 2 days onsite per week) and potential for extension or permanent employment.

The successful candidate will support clinical study activities, scientific documentation, data review, and programme development within a fast-paced biotech environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of direct experience as a Clinical Scientist in pharma/biotech.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and maintain scientific/clinical study documents (IBs, protocols).
• Assist transfer and continuation of ongoing clinical studies.
• Review SAPs, TFLs for consistency with objectives and outputs.
• Review documentation; prepare scientific correspondence.
• Conduct literature reviews and identify publications.
• Prepare monthly scientific summaries and updates.
• Support cross-functional activities: meetings, timelines, trackers.
• Collaborate with senior scientists and development teams.

Skills

Clinical Scientist experience

Documentation support

Literature review

Communication skills

Organisational skills

On-site collaboration

Education

BSc or MSc in Life Sciences

Tools

SAPs

TFLs

Clinical study software

Job description

Contract Clinical Scientist – Gene Therapy

Location: London, UK (Hybrid - minimum 2 days onsite per week)

Contract: Initial 6-month contract, with rolling extensions

Contract Type: Inside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

Industry: Biotechnology / Gene Therapy / Clinical Development

About the Opportunity

APX Life Sciences is partnering with an innovative gene therapy biotechnology company based in London to recruit an experienced Clinical Scientist on an initial 6-month rolling contract, with the potential for extensions and future permanent employment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Scientist with approximately 1-2 years of direct Clinical Scientist experience who is looking to further develop their career within a cutting-edge biotechnology environment, supporting innovative clinical development programmes.

Working closely with an established and highly experienced scientific team, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting clinical study activities, scientific documentation, clinical data review, and ongoing programme development.

The position would suit a proactive, scientifically minded individual who is comfortable taking ownership of responsibilities, working cross-functional, and contributing to a fast-paced clinical development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, review, and maintenance of scientific and clinical study documentation, including Investigator's Brochures (IBs), clinical protocols, and associated study materials.
• Assist with the transfer and transition of ongoing clinical studies, ensuring appropriate coordination and continuity of scientific documentation and study-related activities.
• Review Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), Tables, Figures and Listings (TFLs), ensuring consistency between planned analyses, study objectives, and reported clinical outputs.
• Review clinical study documentation, respond to scientific queries, and support the preparation of scientific correspondence.
• Conduct scientific literature reviews, identify relevant publications and references, and support competitive intelligence activities.
• Prepare monthly scientific summaries and research updates to support ongoing clinical development programmes.
• Support cross-functional project activities, including meeting coordination, preparation of minutes, maintenance of timelines, trackers, and action logs.
• Collaborate with senior Clinical Scientists and wider development teams, contributing to scientific discussions and ongoing clinical programme activities.

Candidate Requirements

• 1-2 years of direct experience working as a Clinical Scientist within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical development environment.
• BSc or MSc in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, or another relevant scientific discipline.
• Practical experience supporting clinical study documentation, including protocols, Investigator's Brochures, and other scientific materials.
• Understanding of clinical trial design, clinical data interpretation, and scientific review processes.
• Familiarity with Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), TFLs, and clinical study outputs.
• Experience conducting scientific literature reviews and preparing scientific summaries or reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with and challenge scientific stakeholders where appropriate.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• A proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic biotechnology environment.
• Availability to work onsite in London a minimum of two days per week.
• Previous experience within gene therapy, cell therapy, rare diseases, or other complex therapeutic areas.
• Experience supporting clinical development programmes within a sponsor-side biotechnology or pharmaceutical organisation.
• Exposure to clinical study transitions, scientific data review, or regulatory documentation.
• Previous experience working within a small or growing biotechnology organisation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work closely with an established and highly experienced Clinical Development team.
• Gain valuable exposure to clinical study documentation, scientific data interpretation, and cross-functional programme activities.
• Join a collaborative biotechnology organisation offering the opportunity to broaden your clinical development expertise.
• Initial 6-month contract with potential for rolling extensions and future permanent employment.
• Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of two days per week onsite in London.