Team Leader, Bioscience Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism

Are you a passionate scientist with expertise in the Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic (CVRM) disease area? Would you like to combine your scientific drive with your leadership skills? Together we will push the boundaries of science to make an impact to patients' lives around the globe!

At AstraZeneca, we work without barriers between functions at the cutting-edge of science. We thrive in a place where the brightest and most curious minds seamlessly come together in our inclusive environment. It's a place to rethink the future of medicine for the benefit of millions of patients, that's why we love it!

We are now recruiting a Team Leader to lead the Cell and Molecular Pharmacology (CMP) team within Bioscience, Early CVRM. The position is placed at AstraZenecas dynamic R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Early CVRM is one of three main therapeutic research areas within AstraZeneca that deliver candidate drugs into late-stage clinical development. At the Early CVRM Bioscience department we focus on identifying and validating new drug targets as well as evaluating pharmacological aspects, e.g. efficacy and mechanism of action, of new compounds designed to hit these targets. The CMP team delivers key data based on histology, imaging, biomarker, FACS and bioassay automation to support projects across the Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism disease areas.

What you'll do

This role provides an opportunity to lead a team of highly skilled and motivated scientists in an international, highly cross disciplinary environment using ground breaking techniques and technologies within areas of cardiovascular, renal and metabolism. An important part of the role is to inspire the team to continuously optimize their ability to support project delivery by fostering a working environment that promotes science and encourages innovation in drug development. Responsibilities include:

* Recruit, develop, coach, mentor, retain, motivate and inspire bioscientists
* Accountable to manage resources effectively, providing flexible, competent and responsive support to projects
* Focus on managing performance and setting challenging, achievable and measurable objectives and manage salary and bonus for the team
* Act as a member of the Bioscience Cardiovascular Leadership team
* Accountable for long-term development of the Bioscience department in close collaboration with the Head of Department and the other Bioscience team leaders
* Drive innovation and scientific excellence in Bioscience through internal scientific development, external collaborations, publications and competitive awareness. Will also actively search, establish and manage external collaborations
* May support a project in the Therapeutic Area co-Lead role, or Bioscience Lead role.
* May present specific target ideas to target review meetings, leadership team and Research Board
* Work collaboratively with other Departments and Teams within and outside of the Early CVRM.
* Build scientific leadership for AstraZeneca by publishing scientific papers and presenting data at conferences

Essential for the role

* Ph.D or BSc/MSc degree in a relevant area and extensive drug discovery experience
* Strong leadership capabilities with emphasis of people management and development of others
* A strong understanding of Cardiovascular, Renal or Metabolism diseases
* Publication record in the Cardiovascular, Renal or Metabolism area
* Experience in the identification and progression of drug targets through to the clinical setting
* Good communication and networking skills
* Outstanding team working skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively to ensure scientific excellence and rapid progression of projects.

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, please contact Kenny Hansson kenny.m.hansson@astrazeneca.com

Welcome with your application no later than February 25, 2022

Where can I find out more?

Our Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-company/our-locations/gothenburg.html

CVRM at AstraZeneca: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-therapy-areas/cardiovascular-renal-and-metabolism.html

Move to global Gothenburg: https://www.astrazeneca.se/om-oss/verksamheten-i-sverige/goteborg/relocate-to-gothenburg.html

Why AstraZeneca?

Our Gothenburg site is one of AstraZeneca's three strategic science centers. We thrive in a multinational environment working cross-functionally across the globe with AstraZeneca colleagues as well as academic and industry partners. Our way of life is to foster a working environment that nurtures, collaboration, openness and innovation.