ASSOCIATE INFORMATION SCIENTIST TO ASTRAZENECA GOTHENBURG

About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. AstraZeneca is proud to offer a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Co-workers are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity

At AstraZeneca, science is at the core of everything we do. Our purpose is to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Would you like to be a part of helping us achieve this ambition?

Explore the possibility of joining us as Associate Information Scientist (AIS) within one of our key scientific focus areas Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM). Supporting the late stage drug project teams, you will be a key person for innovative use of information and data to help shape our trials, decision making and portfolio.

The Arena 
You will play a leading role in supporting global clinical teams in finding and structuring clinical information for late stage drug development decisions. The position sits within our Information Practice unit who drives optimal use and value of clinical information and scientific knowledge retention for better informed decision-making in clinical development.

Late-stage Development CVRM Biometrics consists of statistical, programming and information experts for drug development in phase II and beyond. You will be part of a truly global team alongside some of the most respected specialists in the industry.

Tasks and responsibilities/The role:
Support Information Analysis and CVRM TA Memory build

Tasks include:
- Identify internal and external available data on biomarkers and clinical outcome data, and key data gaps, e.g. from scientific literature, competitive intelligence, internal and external clinical trial databases
- Structure conclusions into a biomarker information repository that can be used as a basis for innovation and support design questions
- Find, download, and make key information available in the SPOL site
- Adjust and work with current SPOL site from a technical perspective
- On a regular basis go through and ensure information in the library is current

Minimum requirements:
- Bachelors or advanced degree in a Life Science
- Experience in clinical information or science information setting in the application of information and knowledge management (settings could include, but are not limited to clinical drug development, medical writing, medical affairs, clinical operations, competitive intelligence, regulatory intelligence)
- Good organizational skills and great attention to detail
- Ability to multitask, work independently, set priorities and follow a timeline
- Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred experience and key factors:
- Good understanding of project management techniques and methods
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical clinical drug development process (with a preference for late-stage drug development in Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism)

What we offer you at ALTEN
Every employee is equally valuable in the success of ALTEN! We are driven by making people grow and develop, which is why we offer you the opportunity to work with what you are truly passionate about. At ALTEN, we have a broad range of assignments at most of the leading companies in Sweden in several different sectors, to make it possible for your wishes to come true. We offer both national and international opportunities and together with your coaching manager, you build your career path so you constantly are able to develop and achieve your goals and dreams!

As a consultant at ALTEN, you will get the genuine team feeling at your assignment but also a wonderful togetherness at ALTEN. Through our different internal networks, such as ALTEN Sports, Women@ALTEN and ALTEN Innovation you will get the opportunity to drive topics and activities that are close to your heart, together with your colleagues. All activities are of course optional. Work life balance is our top priority. We also have a collective agreement and other benefits like Pension, Insurances and Wellness grants. 

We believe in growing together!