Formulation Scientist

This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative and motivated Formulation Scientist to join our formulation development team in Early Product Development & Manufacturing at AstraZeneca's vibrant R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden. Join us and become a member of a dedicated team, working with drug delivery of various drug molecules closely together with other skill experts in our common effort to drive the drug projects forward.

AstraZeneca is a global, science-driven biopharmaceutical company. We are dedicated to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines and healthcare solutions that enrich the lives of patients.

One vision of our global Pharmaceutical Sciences function is to deliver the therapies of the future through scientific leadership in drug delivery. Our portfolio of projects includes traditional small molecules to nucleotide-based therapies and nanomedicines across AstraZeneca's therapy areas. The formulation development team in Early Product Development & Manufacturing, Gothenburg, is focusing on developing inhalation, oral and parenteral products for our drug projects. We have the responsibility to progress the candidate compounds from pre-clinical phase up to Proof of Concept in humans.

We are now looking for a skilled Formulation scientist, who will focus on developing formulations for delivery of small molecules. The role covers development of drug products to be used in both preclinical phase and early clinical phase.

What you'll do

The scope of your role will be to develop and deliver different formulation systems for oral, inhalation and parenteral use, supporting projects in preclinical and clinical phase.

This requires a tight collaboration with other internal functions and external partners to build our capabilities in drug delivery as well as engaging with customers in the development of solutions by applying a broader perspective.

You will be a member of cross-functional project teams, with a large degree of independence representing your own group and area of expertise.

You are expected to perform lab-based experimental work in accordance with project timelines. The work is documented according to current standards and where appropriate to GMP, as well as contributing to CMC Regulatory submissions.

You will further develop skill expertise by e.g. evaluation of new technologies and processes and in collaboration with scientific and technology networks.

Essential for the role

* Degree (MSc or PhD) in a discipline relevant to formulation science, pharmaceutical technology, surface & colloid chemistry or equivalent qualifications.
* Experience in working with formulation development or similar product development.
* Genuine interest in experimental work and hands-on problem solving.
* Delivery focused and ability to utilize scientific and innovative thinking.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable for the role

* Technical competence in the field of drug product formulation development for inhalation, oral and/or parenteral administration.
* Ability to author scientific publications and/or CMC regulatory documentation.
* Understanding of suitable quality standards.

So, what's next!

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.

For more information regarding the role please contact Early Product Development & Manufacturing Hiring Manager Anna-Carin Hansson (+46 31 7761247) or

Veronika Sjöstrand (+46 31 7761762)

If you are interested, apply now!

Welcome with your application no later than June 8, 2020.



Why AstraZeneca?

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