Connecting the next generation of digital, tech and data talent with UK biotech innovators

Highlighting the demand for software engineers, data scientists and digital specialists in UK biotech

Why choose a career in biotech?

Biotech is at the forefront of innovation. Advancements in AI and machine learning are benefitting the whole industry from healthcare to sustainability.

The biotech industry is highly collaborative, with a focus on teamwork and a supportive community of individuals working towards a common goal.

Biotech companies often focus on developing products and solutions that positively impact people and planet, making it a rewarding and socially responsible career.

82% of companies in the industry are SMEs and the sector is growing rapidly leading to many opportunities for career development.

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Imagine waking up every morning knowing you’re making a difference. When you choose a career in the biotech and life science industry, you’re helping to improve the world around you. From software engineering to data science, the sector is teeming with roles that inspire, challenge and fulfil… Get ready to be one of the game-changers of tomorrow.

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Kate Barclay

Skills Strategy Consultant, BIA

Kate Barclay

Skills Strategy Consultant, BIA

What does your role at BIA involve?
As an experienced Biochemical Engineer, Kate leads skills and talent programme development across STEM industries using over 30 years of experience within large pharma and small company networks. Working with BIA, she represents the sector ensuring access to the incredible talent and addressing skills gaps to start, grow and scale innovative life sciences and biotech organisations.

Previous experience & achievements
In addition to her role at BIA, Kate works as an independent consultant supporting organisations to develop their skills and talent strategies. She has oversight for quality governance of technical and professional education as IfATE Non-Executive Director and is a Board member of North Hertfordshire College. Kate holds MBA from Open University and a PhD in Bio-Chemical Engineering from UCL. As a Chartered Engineer (CEng FIChemE), she held previous senior leadership roles across diverse pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D portfolios including Solid Dose, Parenteral & Inhaled Devices.

If you could invite any scientist or entrepreneur to dinner, who would it be and why?
Rosalind Franklin, as she made contributions to the understanding of the fine molecular structures of DNA and RNA. She studied science at a time when few women attended university and led pioneering work on multiple viruses. Kate would love to know what she thinks about what we know now!

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Reina Makhani

Programme and Projects Executive (Skills), BIA

Reina Makhani

Programme and Projects Executive (Skills), BIA

What does your role at BIA involve?

I work across skills‑focused initiatives at BIA, contributing to a mix of programmes, projects and community‑led activity that support a more inclusive, future‑ready life sciences workforce. That includes She Steers, the Women in Biotech Mentoring Programme, PULSE, TechBio Boost, community events and #BIGIMPACT. The work spans a lot, from shaping ideas to bringing them to life, but at the heart of it is making sure what we deliver really works for our members.

Previous experience & achievements

I studied Events Management at the University of Greenwich, which is where I realised I enjoyed being the person bringing everything (and everyone) together.

I then joined an incredible events team at Wilmington plc, working across awards, congresses, summits, and conferences for brands including HSJ, AXCO, and ICA. Jumping between completely different audiences and industries taught me quickly how to adapt, stay organised and keep things running smoothly.

Not long after, I found my way into the startup and life sciences space at KQ Labs accelerator, based at the Francis Crick Institute, where I worked across programmes supporting early‑stage health companies. A big part of the role was bringing founders, investors, and partners together, especially around Demo Days and programme delivery and being able to support companies through such a pivotal growth stage. I loved being part of that journey, before landing at BIA, where I now work with an amazing team.

Outside of work, I’ve completed my Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award, which probably says a lot about my tendency to say yes to challenges and figure things out as I go. I also have a strong interest in gaming and content creation, which has given me a creative outlet and a different perspective on building and engaging communities.

If you could invite any scientist or entrepreneur to dinner, who would it be and why?

I’d invite Asima Chatterjee, for her groundbreaking work in medicinal chemistry and her impact on antimalarial and anti‑epileptic drugs. As one of the earliest women scientists in India to make such a global impact, her career is incredibly inspiring, and I’d love to hear firsthand about her journey, persistence, and contributions to science.

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Sam Care

Associate Director, Events and Programmes, BIA

Sam Care

Associate Director, Events and Programmes, BIA

What does your role at BIA involve?
Sam leads the events team at BIA, working on developing and expanding BIA's extensive events programme as well as evolving BIA's existing sector-leading events. Sam overseas the end-to-end event logistics, marketing strategy, planning and execution of the events programme and is also responsible for building exciting event supporter opportunities for BIA members. She also helped establish the Women in Biotech mentoring programme and is responsible for the smooth running of the scheme.

Previous experience & achievements
Sam has extensive experience in events and business development roles, having previously worked at the Chartered Governance Institute developing and delivering their event & training programme. She also worked on a joint project with Sport England helping to establish the Sports Governance Academy and has previously worked in recruitment. Sam has a degree in Business Studies from the University of Liverpool.

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