Clinical Pharmacology Scientist

Do you have great experience and expertise in clinical pharmacology, PK, PKPD, Model Informed Drug Development and its application in drug development? Would you like to apply this 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 an opportunity for a hardworking and engaged individual to join our growing Clinical Pharmacology and Quantitative Pharmacology team at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden and develop further as a Clinical Pharmacology Scientist supporting large and small molecule projects across full development within the therapy area of Respiratory & Immunology.

Within the Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences function, we have a state-of-the-art quantitative clinical pharmacology group with a diverse and uniquely skilled team of clinical pharmacometricians and clinical pharmacology scientists. Gothenburg is a key research and development location for our Respiratory & Immunology area.

There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

What you will do:
You will work closely with clinical pharmacometricians, physicians and other scientists, and 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 Clinical Pharmacology and Quantitative Pharmacology in cross-functional project teams, and take responsibility 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 identifying opportunities to apply model informed drug development to accelerate and inform decision making. You will communicate your findings within and outside of AstraZeneca and publish in peer reviewed journals.

Essential in the role:

* PhD or equivalent (M.Sc/Pharm.D.) level expertise in a relevant field.
* Experience in pharmacokinetics and clinical pharmacology aspects of drug development (3 years + industry experience or equivalent for senior level), preferably in both small and large molecules.
* Knowledge of pharmacokinetics, its clinical application and regulatory context.
* Knowledge and experience in use of PK and PKPD modeling applied to life sciences.
* Biological understanding of disease and drug action.

Desirable in the role:

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

We truly believe that everyone contributes with a unique set of competence. Your passion for personal development combined with support from colleagues, mentors and leaders, will ensure you maximise your skills, abilities and contribution. You have a real passion for Clinical Pharmacology, along with a collaborative nature and ability to work in multi-disciplinary global teams.

Why AstraZeneca?
Our workforce reflects the people we serve - diversity is embedded in everything we do. We're at our best and most creative when drawing on our different views, experiences and strengths. 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.

So, what's next? If the sounds like the job and place for you - apply today!

We look forward to find out more about you - please send us your application as soon as possible, but no later than 10th July, 2021.

For more information about the position, please reach out to hiring manager Philip Gardiner; philip.gardiner(at)astrazeneca.com.

Additional information:
Our Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html
Life in Gothenburg: https://www.movetogothenburg.com/
About BioPharmaceuticals R&D: https://www.astrazeneca.com/r-d.html