Senior Scientist - Cell and Molecular biology, Safety Science

Do you have a background in safety/toxicology, cellular or molecular biology and a motivation to work hands-on in the lab as an in vitro safety scientist? Do you want to expand your knowledge of the non-clinical safety assessment of the next generation of innovative therapies? If yes, AstraZeneca might have the position for you!

We are searching for a driven and passionate laboratory-based cell or molecular biologist with a broad skill set of different in vitro/in situ techniques to join our team as a Senior Scientist.

In this role you will work in and play an important part in our Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic (CVRM) Safety Group within the broader Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences department. Our new colleague will be based in a small team with other CVRM safety in vitro scientists in Gothenburg, Sweden, where we are significantly investing in the Lab4Life design of our R&D buildings.

We continually push the boundaries of science to deliver medicines that treat diseases across our main therapy areas. Through our integration with Alexion, this now includes expanding the limits of scientific research to better understand rare diseases and to discover new life-changing treatments for them.

What you will do:
Your focus will be to primarily support our portfolio by addressing critical safety questions linked to projects, including mechanistic safety investigations and mitigation strategies. In addition, you will be driving safety science by setting up new in vitro assays and building capabilities to improve safety assessments. You will have the possibility to collaborate with leading academics and publish in high quality journals. You need experience in the field of safety assays and/or cell biology, and will be responsible for investigating the safety of our emerging innovative medicines. Other responsibilities:

* Identify and solve problems and championing science and technology innovations to develop our strategic capabilities.
* Actively contribute to scientific discipline networks.
* Driving innovation to help secure intellectual property and by contributing to presentations and publications you will develop your own and AstraZeneca's scientific position.

In this role you will work closely with other engaged scientists from every part of Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences. You will support pioneering therapeutics by discovering and applying fundamental biological principles to help answer the critical questions the field faces today.

Essential in the role:

* PhD or equivalent scientific qualification in cellular and/or molecular biology or a related subject (preferably in the field of CVRM, renal or safety/toxicology sciences).
* Post-doctoral practical experience of cell biology, and/or safety/toxicology assessment would be useful.
* Proven publication record.
* Ability to comply with Good Laboratory Science standards, Safety, Health and Environment standards and other relevant external regulation.

The right candidate for this position is also an innovative team member who enjoys collaboration and interacting across our AZ global functions and fields. It is important for you to do the right thing - and this goes hand in hand with your skills with effective problem-solving and strong delivery focus.

Why AstraZeneca?
It's our combination of curiosity and courage that drives us, inspired by the possibility of doing things that have never been done before. Empowered to step up, we free ourselves from fear of failure to dig deep into the biology of complex diseases and make bold decisions.

So, what's next! Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Perfect, we invite you to apply already today! We look forward to get to know you better, so please send in your application no later than 27th February, 2022.

For further details around this position please contact the recruiting manager Mikael Persson at: mikael.persson(at)astrazeneca.com.

Additional information:
Our Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html
Life in Gothenburg: https://www.movetogothenburg.com/
About BioPharmaceuticals R&D: https://www.astrazeneca.com/r-d.html