Senior Biotransformation Scientist
AstraZeneca AB / Kemistjobb / Göteborg
2025-03-10
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Working at AstraZeneca means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. We are now recruiting a highly skilled and motivated biotransformation scientist to join the DMPK Drug Design and Biotransformation team within the Early Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism (CVRM) therapeutic area at AstraZeneca. The position is based at AstraZeneca's dynamic R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden
Accountabilities
As a Senior Biotransformation Scientist, you will be part of a strong team at the forefront of DMPK science focusing on the biological fate of drug molecules in preclinical species and humans. This is a lab-based role, where you will study and elucidate mechanisms and pathways that determine the metabolism and disposition of drug substances. You are responsible for the identification of drug metabolites in biological samples and will provide significant input from target identification to life-cycle management.
In this role, you will work in a team environment to support programs through the conduct of drug metabolism studies designed to understand biotransformation pathways and routes of elimination of diverse therapeutic modalities. Major responsibilities include planning, conducting, and documenting experiments designed to investigate metabolic pathways and structural elucidation of metabolites formed from new drug candidates.
Essential Skills/Experience
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Proven ability of metabolite characterization using high resolution mass spectrometry and state-of-the-art metabolite acquisition and processing software
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PhD or equivalent degree in relevant discipline (Biotransformation, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry)
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Knowledge of biotransformation
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Good understanding of in vitro and in vivo approaches used to understand drug biotransformation issues
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Ability to work independently and problem solve with an extensive track record of generating high quality data and reports
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Scientific leadership, evidenced by a publication track record
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Good communication skills in English, both verbal and in writing
The successful candidate is adaptable, highly motivated, and challenge-driven with a history that demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that encourage successful collaborative working relationships.
Desirable Skills/Experience
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Knowledge of guidelines and policies in drug development regarding biotransformation, including MIST
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Experience from industry environment
If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then apply now!
Welcome with your application no later than March 23rd 2025.
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Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2025-03-24
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Arbetsgivare Astrazeneca AB (org.nr 556011-7482)
Arbetsplats AstraZeneca AB
Jobbnummer 9212242