Experienced Clinical Pharmacology Scientist to Gothenburg

Do you have great experience and expertise in clinical pharmacology, PK, PKPD, Model Informed Drug Development and its application in drug development? By sharing and increasing our knowledge we are empowered to be the best we can be and accelerate progress. We invite you to join AstraZeneca!

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

In this role, you are a part of our Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS) function. Within CPSS, we have a state-of-the-art quantitative CPQP organization with a diverse and uniquely skilled team of clinical pharmacometricians, clinical pharmacology scientists and other specialists. Here all doors are open, and every voice is heard. From working side-by-side with academia to innovating with biotech - we are forever expanding our horizons.

What you will do:
As Senior Clinical Pharmacology Scientist, you will influence key decisions in early and late phases of clinical development. 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.

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. Communicating your findings within and outside of AstraZeneca and publish in peer reviewed journals is also included. In collaboration with clinical pharmacometricians, you will represent CPQP in cross-functional project teams, and be responsible for developing the clinical pharmacology strategy.

Essential in the role:

* PhD or equivalent (M.Sc. or Pharm.D. ) with at least 3-5 years' experience in a relevant field.
* Experience in combined industry and/or Regulatory postdoctorial experience in the field of clinical pharmacology.
* 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 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.
* Recognized clinical pharmacology expertise demonstrated by scientific publishing in the field of clinical pharmacology.
* Early and late phase clinical development experience.

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

Why AstraZeneca?
In an inclusive environment, we work seamlessly as one. Expanding our horizons, we unite the best from academia, biotechs and the industry. It's by coming together and leveraging our diverse, global knowledge that we can create the greatest and swiftest impact on disease.

So, what's next? If this sound like your next challenge - apply now!

We look forward to find out more about you. Welcome with your application, but no later than 23rd May, 2021.

For more information about the position please contact the recruiting manager, Susanne Johansson (+46708467521 ).

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