Scientist/Senior Scientist - Material Coordinator EPDM

At AstraZeneca, we unlock the power of What Science Can Do. Empowered to explore, every day we work towards our ultimate aim - treating, preventing, modifying and even curing complex diseases. Be part of the team where you are empowered to follow the science!

Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmSci) is responsible for the design and development of synthetic routes, preclinical and phase I/II formulations, encompassing both small molecules and new modalities such as mRNA and oligonucleotides, across the whole range of AstraZeneca's therapeutic areas.

The manufacturing unit within Early Product Development and Manufacture (EPDM) in Gothenburg is accountable for manufacture of a large and variable portfolio of early investigational medicinal products (oral solution/suspension, parenteral solutions, capsules, tablets and inhalers), mainly for Phases I and II. We supply drug product to AZ clinical studies globally and are a vital part to enable early phase clinical trials, delivering a critical step on the path from idea to patient. In short, we are the first in line to manufacture what could improve the lives of patients around the globe.



The role

Within the EPDM manufacturing unit, in the GMP arena, you will make an important contribution in delivering clinical results in the development of new medicines. This role entails coordination and management of materials used for product manufacture, ensuring timely and reliable supply of materials and components that fulfil regulatory requirements and cGxP. This exciting role is a core enabler of timely manufacturing of drug product for AZ clinical studies and has a significant impact, and potential to improve, on the speed, quality and cost of the AZ development portfolio.



Your main accountabilities/responsibilities:

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Assume appointed accountability, and process ownership, to ensure timely deliveries of raw materials to allow manufacture of drug products in line with the plans agreed within EPDM.
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Collaborate with internal and external partners and act as coordinator between local manufacturing planner, external suppliers & vendors, internal sourcing, procurement and global AZ quality functions and create clarity in appointed areas of responsibility. Stakeholder management is key.
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Proactively plan, and liaise across AZ functions for timely analysis and release, and simultaneously lead associated operative activities through assigned coworkers.
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Being entrepreneurial and drive initiatives to deliver process improvements in flexibility and productivity resulting in shorter lead times and/or increased value for our customers and stakeholders.
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Become a superuser with regards to material and inventory management, including associated IT systems
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Support widely across functions, collaborating and leveraging the network connected to the role, finding suitable audited vendors for supply of materials for GMP use
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Quality control of incoming goods and ensure regulatory requirements are upheld with regards to material handling into our production facilities.
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Take accountability for associated documentation as part of process ownership, and the responsibility to remain compliant with regulatory requirements.
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Ensure that applicable SHE (Safety Health and Environment) and GMP standards are upheld and ensure AZ Policies and Standards are understood and followed.



Do you have the essential qualifications for these roles?

We are looking for a Scientist/Senior Scientist with excellent co-ordination, communication, and planning skills, balanced with the ability to work independently and drive performance and continuous improvements in appointed areas of material management. You will need a strong sense of delivery focus and thrive in being a vital cog in an efficient team ultimately delivering to patients.

We expect you to have a background in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering or proven experience in a related field within the Pharmaceutical industry. Excellent documentation skills in English is a requirement, and preferably also in Swedish. You will need a proven record of collaboration and team work skills as well as IT/system skills and a keen interest to learn new ones. Experience from working in a manufacturing, product development or supply chain organisation and/or knowledge of cGxP is highly advantageous for this role.



So, what's next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining us? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you!

For more information about the position, please contact hiring manager Oskar Hedberg, oskar.hedberg@astrazeneca.com or Kim Stockfelt, kim.stockfelt@astrazeneca.com



Welcome with your application (CV and cover letter) no later than June 6th. We will review the applications continuously so please apply as soon as possible.