Associate Principal Scientist, New Modalities Chemistry
AstraZeneca / Logistikjobb / Göteborg
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hela Sverige AstraZeneca R&D, IMED, Gothenburg, Sweden seek to recruit an Associated Principal Scientist, New Modalities Chemistry in the area of Respiratory, Inflammation & Autoimmunity (RIA).
Mission
AstraZeneca is committed to the development of the next generation innovative respiratory medicines. The New Modalities Chemistry team in RIA leads the efforts focused on expanding the use of novel peptide and oligonucleotide based modalities and molecular conjugates in the treatment of respiratory diseases. The New Modalities team achieves this in close collaboration with scientists in the Chemistry, Bioscience, DMPK and Pharmaceutical Science departments - all joined by the goal to discover the respiratory medicines of the future.
Job description
As an Associate Principal Scientist in the New Modalities team you are part of a team of scientists focused on the discovery of peptide and/or oligonucleotide based drugs. As a RIA authority in the field the Associated Principal Scientist makes significant contributions to the peptide or oligonucleotide chemistry efforts in specific RIA projects, including management of external resources and collaborations. The candidate is expected to lead form the bench, directly influencing the design of novel chemical entities, by highlighting opportunities created by recent scientific progress in peptide or oligonucleotide chemistry. The role of Associated Principal Scientist includes acting as a chemistry leader in RIA new modality based projects, and to provide expert advice in the interpretation of complex data. The candidate is expected to have excellent interpersonal skills necessary for working in a multidisciplinary environment and to mentor less experienced colleagues.
The jobholder has an excellent scientific background with strong written and oral communication skills. In addition, an ability to engage and collaborate across boundaries with a proactive attitude and a clear delivery focus.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Lead peptide/oligonucleotide based chemistry efforts in individual project teams at the RIA Medicinal Chemistry Department; this may also include managing external resources
* Actively impact the RIA projects to ensure that state of the art synthetic peptide/ oligonucleotide chemistry methodology and design approaches are being used to meet project objectives
* Proactively and visibly influence peptide/oligonucleotide drug discovery efforts in individual projects, role-modelled by own experimental work
* Drive RIA IMED scientific reputation by identifying and progressing publication opportunities internally, across AZ and/or together with external partners.
Essential Requirements
* PhD in (bio-)/organic chemistry or corresponding experience in a relevant field focused on peptide or oligonucleotide chemistry; post-doctoral experience is a plus.
* In-depth knowledge of recent developments in the area of peptide/oligonucleotide chemistry
* Familiar with scientific developments relevant to peptide/oligonucleotide based drug discovery
If you are interested, apply now!
For more information about the position please contact: Dr. Frank Narjes, Medicinal Chemistry, IMED RIA at +46 31 7064664
Welcome with your application no later than February 18th, 2018.
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. In addition to being one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, AstraZeneca is proud to provide a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and cross-boundary collaboration. The Respiratory, Inflammation & Autoimmunity (RIA) unit is one of AstraZeneca 's core therapy areas focused on the discovery and development of novel treatments for respiratory diseases.
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid Permanent
Publiceringsdatum2018-01-29ErsättningNot Specified
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2018-02-19
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: R-021573
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AdressAstraZeneca
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43183 1480
KontorsadressPepparedleden 1
Jobbnummer 3931347
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