Pharmaceutical Scientist to AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. AstraZeneca is proud to offer a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Co-workers are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

01The arena

We now have the opportunity for one consultant to join our team in the role as a Senior Scientist or Associate principal scientist within the TOSI (Technical Operations, Science and Innovation) team at AstraZeneca in Södertälje. The assignment is 6-12 months on a temporary basis.

02Tasks and responsibilities/The role

We are looking for a scientist or engineer in pharmaceutical or formulation Science who can support changes and issues for commercial oral solid drug products and can work together with the site technical teams and the colleagues in TOSI to resolve issues, drive improvements and assess changes. The work includes analysing outputs such as finished product analytical results and process information across multiple manufacturing sites, both internal and external to AZ. It also involves supporting our regulatory department with technical input to respond to health authority questions and facilitating technical risk assessments. The role is office based.

03Essential requirements

• BSc or MSc typically from pharmaceutics, chemistry or chemical engineering, but also other disciplines with relevant skills.

• Experience from working within the pharmaceutical industry preferably with tablet/capsule formulations within a technical or quality function

• Understanding and experience from working in a GMP environment

• Excellent knowledge in written and spoken English is necessary (Swedish is a plus but not mandatory for this position)

04Soft skills

As a person, you should have the ability to operate independently and drive work to completion, be well organized, analytical and flexible. Good team working skills across different functions and skill levels are also important. Good communication skills are highly valued.

AstraZeneca is one of the world’s most exciting bio-pharmaceutical companies. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, we’re on a mission to turn ideas into life-changing medicines that improve patients’ lives and benefit society. We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world.