Associate Principal Scientist - New Modality Chemistry
AstraZeneca AB / Kemistjobb / Göteborg
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Excited about the recent progress in peptide and oligonucleotide based drug discovery?
Do you want join a world leading team developing the next generation of respiratory medicines?
AstraZeneca R&D, Gothenburg, Sweden seek to recruit an Associated Principal Scientist, New Modality 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 nucleotide based drugs. As a RIA authority in the field the Associated Principal Scientist makes significant contributions to the peptide or nucleotide chemistry efforts in the specific project, 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 progress in peptide or nucleotide chemistry science. 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 a scientific background with strong skills in written and verbal communication. In addition, an ability to engage and collaborate across boundaries with a problem solving attitude and delivery focus.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
* Lead peptide/nucleotide 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/nucleotide chemistry methodology and design approaches are being used to meet project objectives
* Proactively and visibly, influence peptide/nucleotide 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.
Requirements and Qualifications:
* PhD in chemistry or corresponding experience in a relevant field with post-doctoral experience focused on peptide/nucleotide chemistry.
* In-depth knowledge of recent developments in the area of peptide/nucleotide chemistry
* Familiar with areas relevant to peptide/nucleotide based medicinal chemistry drug discovery
* Experience from pharmaceutical drug discovery and development of new modalities drug candidates.
More information
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 30th October, 2017.
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.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid Permanent
Publiceringsdatum2017-10-04ErsättningNot Specified
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-10-18
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: R-015049
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Ann-Sofie.Tharna@astrazeneca.comFöretagAstraZeneca AB
AdressAstraZeneca AB
43183
43183 1480
KontorsadressPepparedsleden 1, 431 83 Mölndal
Jobbnummer 3733647
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