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

Responsibilities
In the role as Scientist/Senior Scientist, you would join a highly collaborative team and together we will deliver the analytical science to drug product development within the early portfolio up to phase II. To be successful in this role you will need a strong scientific background with good skills in written and verbal communication and the ability to engage and collaborate across boundaries with a positive problem-solving attitude and delivery focus. This is a lab-based role where you will work collaboratively with colleagues, documenting your experiments carefully and to the right quality, as well as contributing to regulatory clinical trial applications (CTA). You will get the opportunity to apply your excellent analytical expertise in the drug product projects you will be working in. You will contribute to the progress of the drug product development, getting new medicines to patients and driving the scientific development within the field of analytical science at Astra Zeneca.

Your profile

Essential requirements:

• University degree (MSc, Ph D) in relevant discipline, preferable with industry experience
• Scientific knowledge within analytical science and technically skilled to use chromatography with relevant detection techniques for small molecules
• Broad industry experience of pharmaceutical development including oral solid dosage form development
• Experience of CMC regulatory submissions and work according to GMP
• In-depth skills in specific analytical techniques for small molecules, e.g. mass spectrometry, NMR, dissolution etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is a must
• Experience, knowledge and keen interest in the field of automation, AI and digitalization would be advantageous
• Proven track record in publications related to analytical science or characterisation of pharmaceuticals is desirable

Soft skills:
You are a driven experimentalist, with a passion to deliver highly relevant and reliable data and with the ability to be influential in discussions in a wide set of communities and multi-disciplinary project teams in accordance with project timelines
You keep abreast with the scientific discipline and ability to drive and lead science and innovation personally, within the department and manage external collaborations to meet future needs
You have excellent communication, collaboration, networking and leadership skills & ability to lead and inspire colleagues

About the organisation
This is a consultant assignment for starting in January 2025 and ends in December 2025 at Astra Zeneca in Göteborg. During this time you will be hired by QRIOS.
QRIOS Life Science can offer several opportunities for skilled people with a background in biochemistry, chemical engineering or science. We work with Sweden’s leading pharmaceutical and life science companies. So whether you’re interested in research, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, environmental and quality control, sales and marketing, or just want a career change, we have the job for you.

About Astra Zeneca:
Astra Zeneca is a major international healthcare company engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies - at Astra Zeneca, we are proud to have a unique culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.