Operational Technologist

Hays Specialist Recruitment is now looking for 2 Operational Technologists to join the Drug Product Manufacturing Team for a 6 month contract assignment with a view to extend at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.


AstraZeneca (AZ) is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AZ, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.


The arena


Pharmaceutical Sciences is accountable for the design and development of synthetic routes, preclinical and phase I/II formulations, analytical methods and CMC project leadership needed to support early clinical trials, encompassing both small molecules and new modalities such as microRNA, messenger RNA and antisense oligonucleotides, across the whole range of AZ’s therapeutic areas.
Drug Product Manufacture (DPM) in Gothenburg manufactures investigational products (oral solution/suspension, parenteral solutions, capsules, tablets and inhalers) to AZ clinical studies mainly in phase I/II around the globe and is a vital part of the Pharmaceutical Sciences organisation.


The role


At DPM, in the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) arena, you will make an important contribution in delivering clinical results in the development of new medicines. This role revolves around the manufacturing of drug product where all activities below will have a significant impact on the speed, quality and cost of the AZ development portfolio. We expect the successful candidate to:
Assume responsibilities toward timely and cost-effective manufacture of various drug products in line with the plans agreed within DPM, with focus on practical hands-on work in our pilot plant GMP facilities.
Display strong competence as a process scientist with credibility and ability to give assured technical direction for product establishment and scale-up.
Set up Master Manufacturing Records and Batch Records and perform transactions in Warehouse Management System through the Supply Chain IT-systems.
Assess records and report manufacturing and validation data accurately according to GMP.
Ensure that SHE (Safety Health and Environment) and GMP standards are upheld and ensure AZ Policies and Standards are understood and followed.
Recommend ways to improve flexibility and productivity, including new ways of working, resulting in shorter lead times.



Experience/requirements


We are looking for a scientist with excellent communication, planning and collaboration skills with the ability to operate independently to drive delivery of projects.


MSc in pharmacy or engineering (specialising in Pharmaceuticals). Experience from pharmaceutical development or working in a manufacturing or supply chain organisation is required. You will have knowledge of cGMP and display excellent documentation skills, both in English and Swedish. You will also have a good understanding of, and interest in, manufacturing equipment.