Scientist – Drug Product Manufacture to AstraZeneca

About AstraZeneca
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.

 

What we offer you at ALTEN
Every employee is equally valuable in the success of ALTEN! We are driven by making people grow and develop, which is why we offer you the opportunity to work with what you are truly passionate about. At ALTEN, we have a broad range of assignments at most of the leading companies in Sweden in several different sectors, to make it possible for your wishes to come true. We offer both national and international opportunities and together with your coaching manager, you build your career path so you constantly are able to develop and achieve your goals and dreams!
As a consultant at ALTEN, you will get the genuine team feeling at your assignment but also a wonderful togetherness at ALTEN. Through our different internal networks, such as ALTEN Sports, Women@ALTEN and ALTEN Innovation you will get the opportunity to drive topics and activities that are close to your heart, together with your colleagues. All activities are of course optional. Work life balance is our top priority. We also have a collective agreement and other benefits like Pension, Insurances and Wellness grants.

We believe in growing together!