Typical UK salary ranges (approximate): Lab Technician £22,000–£30,000; Research Scientist £30,000–£45,000; Clinical Research Associate £35,000–£50,000; QA/QC Specialist £28,000–£45,000; Regulatory Affairs Specialist £35,000–£65,000; Bioinformatician £40,000–£70,000; Principal Scientist/Manager £55,000–£85,000+; Head/Director roles £80,000–£120,000+. London and the South East often command a 10–20% premium, while major hubs in the North West and Scotland offer strong opportunities with competitive packages.

Working patterns vary: lab and manufacturing environments may involve shifts or GMP cleanroom work; clinical and field roles can include travel; regulatory, data and medical writing roles are frequently hybrid or remote. Progression routes are well-defined, with demand for GxP experience, data skills, and leadership. Using aggregated market signals, jobwise helps identify high-paying employers, in-demand roles, and skills that boost earning potential.

• In-demand technical skills: GMP/GLP/GCP, HPLC/LC–MS, PCR/qPCR, cell culture, aseptic technique, validation/qualification, statistical analysis, bioinformatics (Python/R), electronic lab notebooks, documentation and auditing.
• Soft skills: attention to detail, data integrity, problem-solving, teamwork, communication with cross-functional stakeholders, and time management.
• Certifications/training: GxP training, MHRA/ICH knowledge (e.g., ICH E6 for clinical), ISO 13485 (medical devices), COSHH, cleanroom/GMP inductions; BSc/MSc/PhD in life sciences or engineering; role-specific registrations (e.g., GPhC for pharmacists).
• Transferable skills: project coordination, quality mindset, data literacy, and stakeholder management—jobwise maps these from your CV to suitable roles, even across sub-sectors.

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• Make a tangible impact on patient outcomes while working with cutting-edge science and technology.
• Strong long-term demand, clear progression pathways, and opportunities across the UK’s leading life sciences clusters.
• Competitive pay, continuous professional development, and the ability to move between R&D, clinical, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and data-focused roles.
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