Analytical Scientist

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 is a department within AstraZeneca Biopharmaceutical R&D. The Pharmaceutical Sciences' mission is to transform molecules into investigational medicines, meeting the unmet needs of future patients. Advanced Drug Delivery (ADD) is a department in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Our portfolio of projects spans traditional small molecules, peptides oligonucleotides to RNA based therapeutics across AstraZeneca's therapy areas and our mission is to transform diverse modalities into investigational medicines.

We are now recruiting two talented and motivated Scientists to join our Preformulation team. The roles sits within the Advanced Drug Delivery (ADD) function in Gothenburg, Sweden. With more than 2 800 employees from over 70 different countries, our vibrant Gothenburg site is a truly inspiring place to work.



What You'll do

This is an exciting role where you will support drug projects from an analytical perspective in the discovery phase of the drug development process, from target identification to candidate drug nomination. You will focus on advanced analytical characterization of biomolecules such as oligonucleotides, peptides, oligonucleotides, and other molecules of high complexity as well as small molecules.

As a scientist, you will be part of the development of analytical methods, initial stability assessments as well as exploratory scientific initiatives. You will support drug projects within your own function in the preclinical phase from an analytical, and biophysical characterization perspective. Additionally, you will be a member of different drug development project teams, representing your skill and scientific area. You will work in close collaboration with formulation scientists, analytical chemists as well as biopharmaceutics experts in Gothenburg, Sweden but also with colleagues in Cambridge, UK and Waltham, US. Profound knowledge of the discovery and development phase as well as awareness of clinical drug development are central for being successful in this role.



Essential for the role

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MSc degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biotechnology).
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In-depth knowledge of analytical methodologies for oligonucleotides and small synthetic molecules, with primary focus on the liquid chromatography aspects.
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Experience of biophysical/chemical characterization techniques for biomolecules in pharmaceutical development for parenteral and oral administration routes.
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Profound knowledge of analytical investigations related to formulations and drug products.
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Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing.



Desirable for the role

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Experience of different formulation/delivery systems that may require different sample preparation techniques.
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Previous experience in characterization of complex drug products in biorelevant media/environment.
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Profound knowledge of the discovery and development phase and awareness of clinical drug development.

If your passion is science & technology and you want to be part of a team that makes a positive impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be. With us there are many opportunities to develop yourself and your career. From our diverse portfolio and teamwork, to our cutting-edge innovations - it's a place for lifelong learning.



So what's next?

Are you ready to make a difference? Send in your application, and we'll make it happen together.

For more information, please contact: Ulrika Tehler, Senior Director, +46725821571, ulrika.tehler(at)astrazeneca.com or Sara Carlert, Director, +46725821549, sara.carlert(at)astrazeneca.com

Welcome with your application no later than 18th of Feb, 2023.



Additional information

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