Analytical Chemist, Pharmaceutical Sciences

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person.

Pharmaceutical Sciences at AstraZeneca deliver the therapies of the future through scientific leadership in drug delivery, design of synthetic routes, and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) across all the AstraZeneca therapy areas.

Our vision is to be "pharmaceutical science leaders, creating innovative and cost-effective solutions, shaping the diverse therapies of the future".

We're looking for a talented and motivated Analytical Chemist to join our analytical and solid state characterization team within Early Product Development and Manufacturing (EPDM) in Gothenburg. The role will be offered at Senior Scientist or Associate Principal Scientist level, depending on your background and experience.

What You'll do

You would join a highly collaborative team and together we will deliver the analytical science to product development within the early portfolio up to phase II.

To be successful in this role you will need a strong scientific background with good skills in written and verbal communication and the ability to engage and collaborate across boundaries with a positive problem-solving attitude and delivery focus.

This is a lab-based role where you will work collaboratively with colleagues, documenting your experiments carefully and to the right quality. You will get the opportunity to apply your excellent analytical expertise to the drug projects you are working in, contributing to the progression of these projects and drive the scientific development within the field of analytical science at AstraZeneca.

Essential for the role

* University degree (MSc, PhD) in relevant discipline, preferable with industry experience
* Scientific knowledge within analytical science and technically skilled to use chromatography with relevant detection techniques for small molecules
* You are a driven experimentalist, with a passion to deliver highly relevant and reliable data and with the ability to be influential in discussions in a wide set of communities and multi-disciplinary project teams in accordance with project timelines
* Keep abreast with the scientific discipline and ability to drive and lead science and innovation personally, within the department and manage external collaborations to meet future needs
* Excellent communication, collaboration, networking and leadership skills & ability to lead and inspire colleagues
* Strong ambition to drive change

Desirable for the role

* Broad industry experience of pharmaceutical development including oral solid dosage form development
* Experience of CMC submissions and work according to GMP
* In-depth skills in specific analytical techniques for small molecules, e.g. mass spectrometry, NMR, dissolution etc.
* Track record and keen interest of driving development within analytical science including championing new technologies and solutions
* Experience, knowledge and keen interest in the field of automation, AI and digitalization would be advantageous
* Proven track record in publications related to analytical science or characterisation of pharmaceuticals

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it's yours. For more information please contact John Salomonsson at john.salomonsson@astrazeneca.com. We will screen candidates on a continuous basis. Welcome with your application no later than April 25, 2021

Additional information

Our Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html
Life in Gothenburg: https://www.movetogothenburg.com/
Culture and atmosphere of the Gothenburg site: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6496327311678410752/

Why AstraZeneca?

AstraZeneca is one of the world's most exciting bio-pharmaceutical companies. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, we're on a mission to turn ideas into life-changing medicines that improve patients' lives and benefit society. We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world.