Externalisation Project Manager

Do you have expertise in in vivo science and experience of project management with customer focus? Are you motivated by challenging the boundaries of science and contribute to our strategy of growth through Innovation? This might be the next challenge for you!

At AstraZeneca, innovation is more than just research. As one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, we're focused on providing medicines that make a real difference in patient care. It is a place where talented people can immerse themselves in their work and make significant contributions towards scientific excellence.

We are now seeking an experienced in vivo scientist to join the Alliance and Project Management team as an Externalisation Project Manager with a focus on therapeutic antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs). In this position, you will join the global Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS) organisation and you will be located at our dynamic R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden.

In the CPSS organisation, we are working within a vibrant scientific environment to support drug discovery and development. CPSS characterize the non-clinical toxicology, off-target pharmacology, metabolism and pharmacokinetics of molecules. Collaborating with disease area project teams we help to discover efficacious molecules with good safety profiles.

What you'll do;
In this role you will work with external partners and internal scientists to coordinate and ensure effective delivery of quality in vivo data for a portfolio of drug projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with both internal and external stakeholders and partners to deliver new medicines to patients using this exciting drug modality.

We are looking for someone with great experience in in vivo sciences who wants to further develop or gain project management and alliance management skills and work closely with other scientists in the ASO area. You will work independently on multiple concurrent projects, utilizing your in vivo expertise, stakeholder and organizational skills.

Essentials in this role:

* An undergraduate qualification in biology, pharmacology or a related subject
* Expertise in in vivo sciences with experience in planning and execution of in vivo science experiments and subsequent data analysis
* An understanding of drug discovery and development
* Experience of delivery to multiple projects/customers
* Experience of identifying, mitigating and managing potential risks

Desirable in this role:

* Background/experience in toxicology or drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK)
* Experience of project management
* Strong knowledge of working with GLP and GXP
* Experience of regulatory environments
* Experience working with contract research organisations (CROs)

The successful candidate demonstrates a passion for and is motivated by working in teams and in collaborative environments. You have good social and communication skills, both spoken and written and should have the ability to work independently and to deliver to multiple concurrent projects. We also believe you have a positive, result oriented and problem-solving attitude and that you demonstrate respectfulness toward colleagues.

Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity, we seize it and make it happen, because no matter how small, it can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those opportunities and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey in finding new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together.

Could this be your next challenge? Welcome with your application today!

Apply as soon as possible, but no later than 31st May 2020.

For more information about the position please reach out to Hiring Manager Amanda Benjamin on +44 1763 269163.