Analytical Chemist to Pharmaceutical Development

AstraZeneca / Kemistjobb / Göteborg
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Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Are you ready for an opportunity to join AstraZeneca in a role with a focus on characterization of drug substances and products, developing analytical methods, leading analytical submission activities for all development phases and build science and technology in the area?

Pharmaceutical Technology & Development, which employs around 500 people at AstraZeneca Gothenburg, designs and delivers the active drug product (including formulations, devices and packaging) required to support new medicines. Likewise, we design and deliver products to be used in toxicology studies or clinical trials, and we develop technology to ensure that drug product can be scaled up and established at manufacturing on a commercial scale. We work closely with other internal functions and external partners such as regulatory authorities.

At Global Product Development in Gothenburg, a sub-division of Pharmaceutical Technology & Development, we focus on the fields of Oral Controlled Release Drug products, Immediate Release Drug Products, New Modalities e.g. different types of Nucleotides in diverse therapeutic areas.

We are now looking for experienced Analytical Chemists with a focus on characterization of drug substances/products (solid dosage forms and liquid formulation), developing analytical methods and leading analytical submission activities for all development phases. The role will be placed on our Gothenburg site and will be adapted to suit chosen candidate's background and experience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

We are looking for leaders in analytical chemistry with capability & a desire for continuing to develop scientifically and to drive external visibility, for example, through publications, presentations and networking activities.

The role/s will be laboratory based where analytical science expertise with combination of theoretical and technical knowledge is a must. We work in cross-skilled project-teams during development.

The role holder/s will be part of or leading pharmaceutical analytical project activities, as well as providing input into regulatory submissions.

As an Analytical Chemist you will:

* Develop and validate appropriate test methodology and specifications for drug substance/product for non-clinical and clinical use.
* Apply key techniques such as liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry to provide input into the selection and evaluation of materials for clinical use, including release analysis.
* Apply detailed scientific knowledge and maintain awareness of developments in the area of analytical science.
* Generate, assess and report data with a clear understanding of its reliability, interpret findings and draw conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciated in cross-functional interactions. Engage customers in development of solutions by applying a broader perspective.
* Present information for discussion at project teams, within Product Development and/or across other functions.
* Work as a member of cross-functional teams, with a large degree of independence representing own department or area of expertise to lead related analytical chemistry activities.
* Ensure that work is performed in accordance to quality systems and with appropriate safety.
* Prepare documentation and formal reports in accordance with current standards and where appropriate to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
* Generate documents for regulatory submissions or enquiries.
* Maintain knowledge of the regulatory and compliance guidelines.
* Contribute to analytical training and development by acting as coach/mentor, giving immediate feedback, as appropriate. Develop personal performance by actively seeking feedback and support from peers.
* Contribute as a discussion expert partner within specific techniques during the different development stages.

Essential Requirements

* Educational background at MSc and/or research level (PhD) in a discipline relevant to analytical chemistry or equivalent qualifications and experience.
* Experience in dealing with technical analytical problems and in resolving complex analytical issues.
* Experience from working with chromatography and other techniques e.g. HPLC/UPLC, MS, dissolution.
* Knowledge of the analytical area such as method development and method validation.
* Work experience from a regulated environment (GLP/GMP) and from a pharmaceutical company would be advantageous.



For more information about the position please contact:

Ann-Margret Pehrsson at +46 31 776 1638

Ulrika Börjesson-Odén at +46 31 776 2542 or

Anders Karlsson at +46 31 776 1172



Welcome with your application no later than May 7, 2018



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. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid Permanent

Publiceringsdatum
2018-04-05

Ersättning
Not Specified

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2018-04-19
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: R-025759
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Kontakt
AstraZeneca Caralina.Gille@astrazeneca.com

Företag
AstraZeneca

Adress
AstraZeneca
43183
43183 1480

Kontorsadress
Pepparedsleden 1

Jobbnummer
4064982

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