Associate Director/Director Clinical Pharmacologist in CVRM

Do you have expertise and experience in clinical pharmacology, PK, PKPD, Model Informed Drug Development and its application in drug development? Would you like to apply your expertise in a company that is following the science and turn ideas into life changing medicines? If yes, we have the position for you at AstraZeneca!

This is a global opportunity for an engaged and hardworking individual to join our growing Clinical Pharmacology and Quantitative Pharmacology (CPQP) team at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg (Sweden) and contribute as an Associate Director/Director Clinical Pharmacologist in CPQP, supporting large and small molecule projects across all phases of clinical development within the therapy area of Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism.

We are a global, science-led BioPharmaceutical business and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. Within the Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS) function, we have a state-of-the-art Clinical Pharmacology and Quantitative Pharmacology (CPQP) organization with a diverse and uniquely skilled team of clinical pharmacometricians, clinical pharmacology scientists and other experts. Thrive in an energising environment where challenging work goes hand in hand with development. With opportunities, recognition and bright minds, there's no better place to unlock learning and build a long-term career. Gothenburg is a key research and development location for our Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism area.

What you'll do

Working closely with clinical pharmacometricians, physicians and other scientists, you will apply your expertise and leadership skills to contribute to the strategy of the clinical program and the design and interpretation of clinical studies. You will influence key decisions in early and late phases of clinical development.

In collaboration with clinical pharmacometricians, you will represent CPQP in cross-functional project teams, and be responsible for developing the clinical pharmacology strategy. The work includes integration of relevant data, such as dose information, pharmacokinetics, biomarkers and clinical endpoints within and across studies, compounds and development stages. You will take part in finding opportunities to apply model informed drug development to accelerate and advise decision making. You will communicate your findings within and outside of AstraZeneca and publish in peer reviewed journals.

The seniority of the role can depend and be adjusted depending on your previous experience and skills.

Essential for the role

* PhD or equivalent (M.Sc/Pharm.D.) level expertise in a relevant field
* At least 2+ years of industry experience or equivalent in pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacology and application of modelling & simulation in different phases of drug development
* Strong background in, and a clear understanding of clinical pharmacology aspects of drug development, preferably in both a small and large molecule settings
* Solid knowledge of pharmacokinetics, its clinical application and regulatory context
* Knowledge and experience in use of PK and PKPD modelling applied to life sciences
* Biological understanding of disease and drug action
* Good oral and written communication skills

Desirable in the role

* Track record in creating and delivering on clinical pharmacology strategies of both small and large molecules
* Early and late phase clinical development experience
* Recognized clinical pharmacology expertise as demonstrated by scientific publishing in the field of clinical pharmacology

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being bold - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey in finding new ways to work, ground-breaking innovative methods and bringing unexpected teams together!

Does this sound like your next challenge? Apply today!

Welcome with your application, but no later than 9th of January, 2022.

For more information about the position please contact the hiring manager, Angelica Quartino via angelica.quartino1@astrazeneca.com.

Due to the Christmas holidays approaching quickly, the screening process may take a bit longer than usual - please bear with us and we will get back to you as soon as possible when we are back at work in January.

Where can I find out more?

Our Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html
Relocate to Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.se/om-oss/verksamheten-i-sverige/goteborg/relocate-to-gothenburg.html
Read more about BioPharmaceuticals R&D: https://www.astrazeneca.com/r-d.html
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