Our Organization

FairJourney Bio is a globally recognized life sciences company specializing in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. We proudly serve leading pharmaceutical companies and top-tier biotech firms across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Our cutting-edge facilities are based in Porto, Portugal, Cambridge, United Kingdom and San Diego, United States, where innovation and scientific excellence drive every project. For more information, please visit FairJourney Bio (fjbio.com).

The Role

The Procurement Specialist independently manages established procurement processes for assigned requirements, ensuring effective sourcing, purchasing and supplier coordination within approved procedures and commercial parameters.

The role conducts routine sourcing and negotiation activities, resolves routine procurement issues and escalates unfamiliar, non routine or more complex commercial, contractual or supplier matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage procurement activities for assigned requirements from request clarification through sourcing, purchase order placement and follow up.

• Conduct Request for Proposal and quotation processes using established procurement procedures and evaluation criteria.

• Evaluate supplier offers and negotiate routine commercial terms within approved parameters.

• Manage the requisition to purchase order process and ensure required approvals, information and documentation are complete.

• Coordinate supplier onboarding and maintain accurate supplier, order and procurement information in relevant systems.

• Monitor order confirmation, delivery, supplier responsiveness and routine performance issues and take appropriate action within scope.

• Maintain complete procurement records supporting sourcing decisions, purchase orders and supplier agreements.

• Coordinate procurement requirements and actions with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support timely delivery.

• Resolve routine procurement issues related to orders, supplier communication, documentation or process execution.

• Contribute to improvements in procurement processes, Source to Pay tools, templates, reporting and ways of working.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional expertise and experience appropriate to Procurement, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Life Sciences or a related area.

• Good procurement knowledge and ability to independently manage established sourcing and purchasing processes.

• Good supplier communication and negotiation capability for routine commercial matters.

• Good problem solving capability for routine procurement, supplier and order issues.

• Good planning and organisation across multiple requests, suppliers and deadlines.

• Ability to evaluate supplier information and make routine procurement decisions within defined parameters.

• Good stakeholder coordination skills with internal requesters and suppliers.

• Good working knowledge of ERP systems, procurement platforms and spreadsheets.

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Commitment to procurement ethics, transparency, integrity and applicable company requirements.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Request for Proposal processes, supplier negotiation, ERP systems or Source to Pay platforms.

• Experience independently managing procurement or purchasing activities in a professional environment.

• Experience in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, CRO, scientific or other international organisation.

Other Requirements

• Availability to work 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Portugal time) on a regular basis.

• Occasional travel may be required for procurement activities, supplier meetings, stakeholder engagement, training, company meetings or other business requirements.

We Offer

• Integration in a highly motivated team

• Working in an international environment

• Employee benefits package

• Career development.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline for applications: 15 November 2026

Our Organization

IONTAS is part of the FairJourney Biologics family, which operates across four global sites (Porto – Portugal, Cambridge – UK, San Francisco and San Diego – USA). FairJourney Biologics is dedicated to discovering high-quality biologics drug candidates for our partners, providing solutions to their technical challenges, and helping bring life-changing medicines to patients. Our antibody discovery and engineering services have benefitted over 200 biotech and pharma partners worldwide. With more than 1,000 completed projects using a range of molecular formats and 20 clinical-stage molecules, we are internationally recognized for tackling novel and challenging discovery programs. Our expertise in Phage and Mammalian Display platforms enables us to push the boundaries of antibody discovery, driving innovation for next-generation therapeutics.

The Role

We are seeking a highly capable and enthusiastic Senior Research Associate to join our Discovery & Engineering Unit at our South Cambridgeshire site (DEU III).

This will be an onsite and predominantly lab-based role. Working within a project team, you will independently execute antibody discovery experiments for client projects, delivering first class results. You will apply your expertise to troubleshoot technical challenges as they arise and provide training to junior team members. Teamwork is a key skill for this role, as you will be collaborating with colleagues to plan and deliver project work. A positive and solution focused mindset is required to deliver on a wide range of innovative and intellectually challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to antibody discovery programs using phage and/or mammalian display and relevant screening assays, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

• Independently plan and execute high quality experiments to agreed timelines.

• Collect, analyse, and interpret scientific data to inform decision-making.

• Present findings and progress updates to senior management and partners.

Your Profile

• BSc or MSc in a relevant field (e.g. molecular biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences).

• A further 3 years of hands-on lab experience in a CRO, biotech, pharmaceutical, or academic research environment, preferably gained within the antibody discovery field, with an understanding of therapeutic antibody formats, structures, and sequences.

• In-depth understanding and practical research experience of molecular biology and cellular biology techniques, including DNA cloning, PCR and mammalian cell culture.

• Strong practical experience in aseptic cell culture techniques and the routine culture and maintenance of mammalian cell lines.

• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry & FACS.

• Demonstrable experience in in vitro cell-based assays (e.g. reporter, TDCC).

• Excellent data analysis, interpretation and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to plan time and prioritise work.

• Maintain clear written records in a timely manner.

• The ability to present and communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to build strong collaborative working relationships.

• Experience in biochemical assays, (e.g. ELISA, BLI, SPR)  is desirable.

• Practical experience in antibody display technologies (e.g. phage/mammalian display) is desirable.

• Experience of antibody isolation and engineering for optimisation is desirable.

• Experience in antibody display library construction is desirable.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We Offer

Be Part of a Global Team

• By being part of the FairJourney Biologics family, you will be collaborating with teams in Porto, Cambridge, San Francisco and San Diego. You will have the opportunity to work alongside world-class scientists, share insights and contribute to ground breaking antibody projects.

Innovating the Future of Therapeutic Antibodies

• IONTAS was co-founded in 2012 by John McCafferty, a pioneer of antibody phage display technology, which contributed to the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and became part of the FairJourney Biologics family in 2020. By integrating phage and mammalian display expertise, we deliver high-affinity, developable antibodies that are shaping the future of drug discovery.

Career Development & Growth

As the biopharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, there is a growing reliance on specialized CROs to drive innovation in antibody discovery. With an increasing number of biotech and pharmaceutical companies outsourcing their research, FairJourney Biologics is well positioned for long-term growth and expanding opportunities.

• Be part of a dynamic, motivated team at our expanding Cambridge site.

• Contribute to projects that impact partners, patients and the broader scientific community.

Competitive Benefits

• Attractive salary & life insurance.

• Generous parental leave policies.

• Located on Unity Campus, a growing science park offering good transport links, an on-site gym with personal training, a cafe and a vibrant social community.

A Culture That Empowers

We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued. At FairJourney Biologics, your ideas and contributions matter – helping us transform antibody discovery and deliver next-generation therapeutics.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you!

Deadline for applications: 15 November 2026

Our Organization

IONTAS is part of the FairJourney Biologics family, which operates across four global sites (Porto – Portugal, Cambridge – UK, San Francisco and San Diego – USA). FairJourney Biologics is dedicated to discovering high-quality biologics drug candidates for our partners, providing solutions to their technical challenges, and helping bring life-changing medicines to patients. Our antibody discovery and engineering services have benefitted over 200 biotech and pharma partners worldwide. With more than 1,000 completed projects using a range of molecular formats and 20 clinical-stage molecules, we are internationally recognized for tackling novel and challenging discovery programs. Our expertise in Phage and Mammalian Display platforms enables us to push the boundaries of antibody discovery, driving innovation for next-generation therapeutics.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Group Leader to join the expanding Discovery & Engineering Unit at our South Cambridgeshire site (DEU III). This role will be client facing and involve Project Leadership and line management of lab-based staff. Building on your direct scientific experience, you will shape decisions and planning of practical work for client projects and play a role in hands-on training and development of staff. Teamwork is a key skill for this role – you will need to balance capacity and resources to drive internal and external projects, meeting agreed timelines.

You will have a strong background in Biologics drug discovery in an industry setting and apply this to projects, while working with colleagues to refine our B cell and (phage and mammalian) display technologies. This will be an onsite role, reporting to an Associate Director within the Discovery & Engineering Unit. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the design and execution of experiments, data analysis, interpretation and communication of the findings to the team and clients. This role will include line management responsibilities and technical training of team members. You will have direct leadership of a team who work on complex, high impact projects, will work with autonomy and have organisational influence. A positive, team-oriented and solution focused mindset is required to deliver on a wide range of innovative and intellectually challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead antibody discovery programs using B cell technologies, phage and/or mammalian display, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

• Manage and strengthen client and internal stakeholder relationships to drive project success.

• Apply your knowledge of antibody drug discovery to shape and guide project decisions in collaboration with team leaders and clients.

• Initiate and lead novel research directions and strategic initiatives to advance business objectives.

• Work with the Technology Unit to evaluate and integrate novel platforms to the drug discovery process.

• As a line manager, support individuals to deliver project work and develop professionally.

• Collect, analyse, and interpret scientific data to inform decision-making.

• Present findings and progress updates to senior management, partners and at scientific conferences.

• Contribute to generation of training guidelines for staff, including process, safety and compliance.

Your Profile

• PhD (or equivalent industry experience) in Antibody Discovery, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Immunology or a related field.

• 8+ additional years of hands-on experience in antibody drug discovery, preferably within industry, with a demonstrable understanding of therapeutic antibody formats, structures, and sequences.

• Practical experience in single B cell discovery platforms.

• In-depth understanding and practical research experience of molecular biology, mammalian cell culture and functional cell-based assays.

• Excellent data analysis, interpretation and problem-solving skills.

• Influencing skills to shape project decisions and direction.

• Ability to plan time and prioritise work.

• Maintain clear written records in a timely manner.

• The ability to present and communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to build strong collaborative working relationships

• Prior experience in project and line management.

• Experience of antibody isolation and engineering for optimisation.

• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry & FACS.

• Familiarity with biochemical assays, (e.g. ELISA, SPR).

• Strong understanding of antibody display technologies (e.g. phage/mammalian display).

• Experience in antibody display library construction would be an advantage.

We Offer

Be Part of a Global Team

• By being part of the FairJourney Biologics family, you will be collaborating with teams in Porto, Cambridge, San Francisco and San Diego. You will have the opportunity to work alongside world-class scientists, share insights and contribute to ground breaking antibody projects.

Innovating the Future of Therapeutic Antibodies

• IONTAS was co-founded in 2012 by John McCafferty, a pioneer of antibody phage display technology, which contributed to the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and became part of the FairJourney Biologics family in 2020. By integrating phage and mammalian display expertise, we deliver high-affinity, developable antibodies that are shaping the future of drug discovery.

Career Development & Growth

As the biopharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, there is a growing reliance on specialized CROs to drive innovation in antibody discovery. With an increasing number of biotech and pharmaceutical companies outsourcing their research, FairJourney Biologics is well positioned for long-term growth and expanding opportunities.

• Be part of a dynamic, motivated team at our expanding Cambridge site.

• Contribute to projects that impact partners, patients and the broader scientific community.

Competitive Benefits

• Attractive salary & life insurance.

• Generous parental leave policies.

• Located on Unity Campus, a growing science park offering good transport links, an on-site gym with personal training, a cafe and a vibrant social community.

A Culture That Empowers

We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued. At FairJourney Biologics, your ideas and contributions matter – helping us transform antibody discovery and deliver next-generation therapeutics.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you!

Deadline for applications: 15 November 2026

Our Organization

FairJourney Bio is a globally recognized life sciences company specializing in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. We proudly serve leading pharmaceutical companies and top-tier biotech firms across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Our cutting-edge facilities are based in Porto, Portugal, Cambridge, United Kingdom and San Diego, United States, where innovation and scientific excellence drive every project. For more information, please visit FairJourney Bio (fjbio.com).

The Role

As a (Junior) Research Associate in the Discovery & Engineering team, the responsibility is to independently execute experiments and contribute to antibody discovery workflows by troubleshooting protocols and optimizing methods. Provide technical support to senior team members and collaborate in achieving project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory tasks, including reagent preparation, cell culture maintenance, and sample management, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) independently

• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors, proactively seeking guidance when challenges arise

• Being able of prepare and communicate project reports

• Assist senior team members with experimental setup and day-to-day lab operations to ensure smooth workflow and timely project progress

• When applicable, provide training and guidance to junior staff, troubleshooting technical issues to maintain workflow efficiency

Your Profile

• Master's degree or PhD in Biological Sciences or related field with 1-2 years of relevant lab experience

• Proficiency in routine assays supporting discovery projects (e.g., ELISA, SDS/WB, cell-based assays), with strong problem-solving, data analysis, and documentation skills

• Ability to independently follow SOPs for routine tasks, with attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to proactively consult with team members and supervisors when troubleshooting challenges

• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise

• Basic understanding, some relevant experience and behaviours, some autonomy and minimal supervision required for assay set-up

We Offer

• Integration in a highly motivated team

• Working in an international environment

• Employee benefits package

• Career development

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline for applications: 15 November 2026

Our Organization

FairJourney Bio is a globally recognized life sciences company specializing in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. We proudly serve leading pharmaceutical companies and top-tier biotech firms across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Our cutting-edge facilities are based in Porto, Portugal, Cambridge, United Kingdom and San Diego, United States, where innovation and scientific excellence drive every project. For more information, please visit FairJourney Bio (fjbio.com).

The Role

We are looking for a Treasury Analyst to join our Group and support day-to-day cash and payment operations across multiple international entities.

This is a hands-on, operational role with a strong focus on payment execution, business expense platform management, cash monitoring, and banking activities. You will play a key role in ensuring liquidity availability, processing high volumes of payments, and handling urgent business requests in a dynamic environment.

This position is also critical in ensuring business continuity, internal controls, and proper segregation of duties within the Treasury function.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily cash balances and bank accounts across multiple entities.

• Execute and control high-volume payments, including suppliers, payroll, taxes, and intercompany transfers.

• Handle urgent and ad hoc payment requests, ensuring timely execution before cut-offs.

• Upload and process payments across multiple banking platforms.

• Investigate and resolve payment rejections and exceptions.

• Provide proof of payment to internal stakeholders and vendors.

• Prepare and manage payment batches and manual payments.

• Perform cash position checks before executing payments and support short-term liquidity planning.

• Perform consolidated short-term and long-term treasury forecasts across multiple enti-ties/currencies and detailed analysis to ensure efficient cash management across the Group.

• Prepare regular reports on liquidity and funding requirements for internal stakeholders.

• Assist in the management of loans, credit lines, and intercompany funding flows.

• Assist in the management off the group business expense platform.

• Ensure compliance with treasury policies, internal controls, and segregation of duties.

• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting (AP/GL), and external banking partners.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.

• +3 years of hands-on experience in payment processing, cash operations, and banking activities (mandatory).

• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken (mandatory).

• Experience working with bank portals/e-banking platforms (highly preferred).

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite).

• Experience in an international or shared services environment is a plus.

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).

• Solid understanding of financial concepts (cash flow, liquidity, interest rates, FX).

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy (critical for payments).

• Hands-on, proactive mindset with readiness to manage operational workload.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high volumes and time-sensitive tasks.

• Analytical thinking with the ability to assess cash impact before execution.

• Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

• Well-organised with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.

• Positive, solution-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.

We Offer

• Integration in a highly motivated team

• Working in an international environment

• Employee benefits package

• Career development

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline for applications: 15 November 2026

Our Organization

FairJourney Bio is a globally recognized life sciences company specializing in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. We proudly serve leading pharmaceutical companies and top-tier biotech firms across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Our cutting-edge facilities are based in Porto, Portugal, Cambridge, United Kingdom and San Diego, United States, where innovation and scientific excellence drive every project. For more information, please visit FairJourney Bio (fjbio.com).

The Role

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist you'll support the company’s cash flow by ensuring timely and accurate billing and payment collection. This position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and an understanding of basic accounting principles to ensure accurate invoicing, resolve payment discrepancies, and manage customer accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices for clients based on contracts and system data.

• Coordinate billing and client information with relevant teams.

• Respond to client inquiries related to billing.

• Enter and maintain master data for clients.

• Manage the collection of outstanding balances from clients

• Check daily to see if expected payments have been received.

• Contact clients about any overdue amounts according to procedures.

• Identify and solve discrepancies in current accounts, investigating and addressing potential issues related to invoices or payments.

• Prepare month-end closing schedules and necessary adjustments.

• Clarify with internal and external departments.

• Ensure transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.

• Support the compilation of financial information for the annual audit.

• Continuous improvement of team procedures and processes.

Your Profile

• Associate degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., A/R certification) are a plus.

• 2-4 years in billing, accounts receivable, or a related financial role.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Strong accuracy in managing invoices, payments, and financial records.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for liaising with clients and internal teams.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and discrepancies in billing and accounts.

• Focus on providing excellent service to clients and resolving billing inquiries promptly.

• Capable of meeting deadlines and handling a high volume of transactions efficiently.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.

We Offer

• Integration in a highly motivated team

• Working in an international environment

• Employee benefits package

• Career development

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career path, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline for applications: 15 November 2026

Our Organization

FairJourney Bio is a globally recognized life sciences company specializing in antibody discovery, engineering, characterization, and production. We proudly serve leading pharmaceutical companies and top-tier biotech firms across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Our cutting-edge facilities are based in Porto, Portugal, Cambridge, United Kingdom and San Diego, United States, where innovation and scientific excellence drive every project. For more information, please visit FairJourney Bio (fjbio.com).

Company language: English

The Role

FairJourney Biologics is at the forefront of biopharmaceutical manufacturing, where downstream processing plays a crucial role in isolating, purifying, and delivering products of the highest quality. This vital phase of the bioprocess ensures that the product generated during upstream processing meets rigorous standards of purity and concentration through advanced methodologies such as chromatography and filtration. As part of our ongoing expansion to enhance operational capabilities and respond swiftly to customer demands, we are seeking a highly qualified Scientist/Team leader to lead and coordinate purification workflows to ensure efficient and consistent antibody production, supervise and mentor team members to maintain high standards of performance and compliance and oversee daily operations within the purification unit to guarantee the timely delivery of high-purity products.

Your Profile

FairJourney Biologics is seeking a Scientist / Team leader, with the following characteristics:

• Advanced Expertise: You hold a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline, demonstrating a deep understanding of bioprocessing principles or equivalent experience.

• Proven Experience: You bring 4 to 5 years of hands-on laboratory experience, particularly in protein purification, showcasing your technical proficiency.

• Technical Mastery: You have extensive practical knowledge using ÄKTA chromatography systems and tangential flow filtration (TFF) technologies, critical tools in downstream processing.

• Scale-Up Experience: Experience working with pilot scale bioprocessing is highly valued, positioning you to contribute to both development and manufacturing phases.

• Regulatory Familiarity: Experience within a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment is an advantage, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• Leadership Skills: You have a proven track record in team management, capable of inspiring and guiding colleagues to achieve high-performance results.

• Excellent Communication: You are an effective communicator, adept at conveying complex scientific concepts clearly and fostering collaboration across teams.

• Dynamic Problem Solver: Your proactive and analytical mindset allows you to tackle challenges efficiently and drive continuous process improvement.

• Strong Team Player: You excel in a collaborative environment, bringing positive interpersonal skills that support a cohesive and motivated team.

• Language Proficiency: You possess excellent written and spoken English skills, enabling clear documentation and seamless international communication.

We Offer

• Integration in a highly motivated team;

• Working in an international environment;

• Employee benefits package;

• Career development.

Deadline for applications: 15 November 2026