Senior Scientist Pharmaceutical

WeQuel is seeking a talented consultant for our client, AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals, as well as 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.

Pharmaceutical Sciences at AstraZeneca

Delivering the therapies of the future through scientific leadership in drug delivery, design of synthetic routes, and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) across all AstraZeneca therapy areas. The vision is to be “pharmaceutical science leaders, creating innovative and cost-effective solutions, shaping the diverse therapies of the future.”

Role: Analytical Chemist (Scientist/Senior Scientist)

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Analytical Chemist (Scientist/Senior Scientist) to join the analytical characterization team within Early Product Development and Manufacturing (EPDM) in Gothenburg, Sweden.

This role is located in Gothenburg, Sweden.

What You’ll Do

As a Scientist/Senior Scientist, you will join a highly collaborative team delivering analytical science to drug product development within the early portfolio up to phase II. This is a lab-based role where you will:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and document experiments carefully and to the right quality.
• Contribute to regulatory clinical trial applications (CTAs).
• Apply your analytical expertise to progress drug product development and contribute to the field of analytical science at AstraZeneca.
• Engage and collaborate across boundaries with a positive problem-solving attitude and a focus on delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Educational Background:
• University degree (MSc, PhD) in a relevant discipline, preferably with industry experience.
• Scientific Knowledge:
• Expertise in analytical science, particularly chromatography with relevant detection techniques for small molecules.
• Broad industry experience in pharmaceutical development, including oral solid dosage forms.
• Familiarity with CMC regulatory submissions and GMP-compliant work.
• Proficiency in specific analytical techniques for small molecules, e.g., mass spectrometry, NMR, dissolution.
• Communication Skills:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Additional Experience:
• Knowledge or interest in automation, AI, and digitalization is advantageous.
• A proven track record of publications related to analytical science or pharmaceutical characterization is desirable.

Soft Skills

• A driven experimentalist passionate about delivering relevant and reliable data.
• Influential in multidisciplinary project teams with a collaborative approach.
• Keen on driving scientific development within the analytical science field.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and networking abilities.

Why AstraZeneca?

AstraZeneca is committed to making a difference through a passion for science, integrated with digital innovation. By harnessing data, AI, and the latest technologies, AstraZeneca accelerates research and ensures breakthroughs make a real difference for patients worldwide.

Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment that values science, innovation, and creativity? Apply today!