Senior Scientist - Pharmaceutical Development

<div><div><p><i><span>Do you have<span> </span></span><span>expertise</span><span><span> </span>in, and passion for</span><span><span> </span>analytical science</span><span>? Would you like to apply your<span> </span></span><span>expertise</span><span><span> </span></span><span>and be part of</span><span><span> </span>a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then this role might be the one for you!</span></i><span> </span></p><p></p><p><span>AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. </span></p></div><div><p></p><p><span><span>Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&amp;D) sits within Operation and we are the bridge between forward-thinking science and innovative medicines that help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span>to support new medicines – from supplies for use in early toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>We are currently looking for a</span><span>n</span><span><span> </span></span><span>Analytical<span> </span></span><span>Senior<span> </span></span><span>Scientist in<span> </span></span><span>Global</span><span><span> </span>Product Development (</span><span>G</span><span>PD) within PT&amp;D. Our vision is to transform product design and development to enable us to deliver new medicines to patients.<span> </span></span><span>We’re</span><span><span> </span>looking for a skilled and motivated<span> </span></span><span>senior<span> </span></span><span>s</span><span>cientist</span><span><span> </span>to join one of our analytical teams in<span> </span></span></span><b><span>Gothenburg, Sweden.</span></b><span><span><span> </span>This is an exciting opportunity where you will<span> </span></span><span>be key</span><span><span> </span>in developing our<span> </span></span><span>products</span><span>, taking the next step into the future.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span>  </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What<span> </span></span><span>you’ll</span><span><span> </span>do</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>You will work in a highly advanced research environment </span><span>supporting </span><span>the</span><span><span> </span>analytical development and strategy,</span><span><span> </span></span><span>enabling the<span> </span></span><span>progression of drug</span><span><span> </span>product</span><span><span> </span>projects.</span><span><span> Y</span></span><span>ou will apply your analytical<span> expertise in projects while w</span></span><span>orking closely<span> </span></span><span>with </span><span>cross-functional<span> </span></span><span>teams of formulation scientists,<span> </span></span><span>biopharmaceutics</span><span>, process engineers and your</span></span><span> <span>work will<span> </span>contribut</span><span>e<span> </span>significantly to Chemistry, Manufacturing, Control (CMC) aspects. </span></span></p></div><div><p></p><p><span><span>Other responsibilities</span><span><span> </span>include, but are not limited to:</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Combination of</span><span><span> </span>hands-on laboratory work with thought-leadership.<span> </span></span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>I</span><span>ndependently performing</span><span><span> </span>analyses for drug product characterization and stability, troubleshoot challenging technical issues, and uphold data integrity and compliance standards.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Leading<span> </span></span><span>and contributing</span><span> </span><span>to analytical method development and lifecycle management—driving experimental design, qualification, and validation approaches</span><span>, while<span> </span></span><span>provid</span><span>ing<span> </span></span><span>guidance within the analytical team to align on standard processes and deliver to program milestones.</span></span><span><span><span> </span></span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Where<span> </span></span><span>appropriate</span><span>, you will<span> </span></span><span>leverage</span><span><span> </span>digital tools and advanced analytics<span> </span></span><span>to<span> </span></span><span>support</span><span><span> </span>robust science, efficient workflows, and clear decision-making.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Essential<span> </span></span><span>r</span><span>e</span><span>quirements</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>To succeed in this role, you<span> </span></span><span>will</span><span><span> </span>be an experienced analyst skilled in developing oral or inhaled products, with strong digital<span> </span></span><span>proficiency</span><span><span> </span>in modern data and AI tools.<span> </span></span><span>Expertise</span><span><span> </span>in analytical chemistry and laboratory work, including leading method development, validation, and troubleshooting, is<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>.<span> </span></span><span>Excellent skills in written and verbal communication, and the ability to engage and collaborate proactively across boundaries together with a positive<span> </span></span><span>problem-solving</span><span><span> </span>attitude and strong delivery focus<span> </span></span><span>is essential.</span>  <span> </span></span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span>​<span>PhD in Analytical Chemistry</span><span><span> </span>or other relevant scientific subject area</span><span><span> </span>with<span> </span></span><span>experience in the<span> field</span></span><span>; alternatively, BSc or MSc degree combined with<span> a few years of industrial work experience</span></span><span>.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Extensive experience</span><span><span> </span></span><span>in analytical development for oral<span> </span></span><span>or</span><span><span> </span>inhaled products</span><span><span> </span>together with<span> </span></span><span>hands on<span> </span></span><span>experience of oral or<span> </span></span><span>inhaled drug product characterization techniques.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>In-depth s</span><span>cientific knowledge and handson experience within analytical sciences and technically skilled with analytical separation techniques such as liquid chromatography (UPLC)</span><span><span> </span></span></span><span><span>for small</span><span><span> </span>and/or large<span> </span></span><span>molecules</span><span><span> </span>such as protein.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Strong</span><span><span> </span></span><span>p</span><span>roficiency</span><span><span> </span>in method development and validation of analytical methods.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret results and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Proven ability to solve technical challenges and problems.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Demonstrated proactivity in<span> </span></span><span>identifying</span><span><span> </span>and owning tasks, and</span><span><span> </span></span><span>strong collaboration skills</span><span><span> </span></span><span>when working across</span><span><span> </span>cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality,<span> </span></span><span>timely</span><span><span> </span>results.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Excellent communication skills and a proven<span> </span></span><span>track record</span><span><span> </span>of working collaboratively to develop innovative solutions</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Strong leadership skills including the ability to deliver robust scientific contributions to projects and utilise risk-based approaches to project delivery</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Strong ambition to develop yourself and others.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>C</span><span>omfortable working within a modern digital laboratory environment<span> </span></span><span>(</span><span>basic data visualization/statistics) to support high-quality, compliant science.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Knowledge and willingness in using </span></span><span><span>AI to</span><span>ols</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Desirable</span><span><span> </span>requirements<span> </span></span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Extensive experience in analytical development for oral<span> </span></span><span>and</span><span><span> </span>inhaled products together</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Project leadership </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Experience</span><span><span> </span></span></span><span><span>working in a GMP<span> </span></span><span>environment</span><span>,</span><span><span> </span></span><span>working<span> </span></span><span>with ELN and LIMS</span><span><span> </span>as well as<span> </span></span><span>knowledge</span><span><span> </span></span><span>regarding</span><span><span> </span>instrument/equipment maintenance procedures.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Experience with analytical methodologies for oligonucleotides,<span> </span></span><span>peptide</span><span><span> </span>and proteins characterisation (e.g., capillary electrophoresis, ion-exchange chromatography, ELISA, SDS-PAGE).</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Experience in aerosol characterization techniques used for inhaled products, such as impactor analysis.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Experience of analysis of oral drug products, such as dissolution,<span> </span></span><span>disintegration</span><span><span> </span>and Karl Fisher analysis</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p><p>At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.<br /><br />We work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world and apply now!</p><p></p><p>We welcome your application no later than <b>20th March 2026!</b></p></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Date Posted</b></p>06-mars-2026<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Closing Date</b></p>19-mars-2026<p></p><p></p>Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. 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