Senior Director - Device & Packaging Development Unit
AstraZeneca Göteborg / Apotekarjobb / Mölndal
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As Director for our Device & Packaging Development Unit, you will focus on turning good ideas into innovative, effective device and packaging solutions that make a real difference for the patient.
The position is located at the AstraZeneca, Gothenburg site, Sweden.
We are currently making large investments to increase our research capability in Inhaled Pharmaceuticals, at the AstraZeneca, Gothenburg site. We are investing in new equipment, new technologies and more people. We now aim to increase the number of people working with Product Development for Inhalation by 50%. We therefore seek people with knowledge in various skills relevant for inhaled drug delivery, such as formulation science, analytical chemistry, solid state properties, device development and biopharmaceutical sciences.
AstraZeneca Gothenburg is one of AstraZeneca's three core sites for drug research, with about 2.500 employees at site. At Product Development, Sweden, a sub-division of Pharmaceutical Development, we focus on the fields of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases and on Respiratory, Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases. Within Product Development Inhalation we have an exciting pipeline, consisting of both new molecules and new devices. The unit currently comprises 80 people, dedicated to research and development for new inhaled drug products and we want you to be a part of growing our expertise in this area.
Essential Requirements
You have a strong scientific and technical background such as PhD or Master in Engineering, Chemistry or Pharmacy with extensive industrial experience in inhaled device development. You have significant experience of leading and managing teams of people and financial budgetary managements. In addition you have excellent understanding of the overall drug development process from discovery through launch with an appreciation how Pharmaceutical development contributes to R&D and the broader business.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
You will provide both strategic and operational leadership to a unit comprising of skills in engineering, material characterization, process design and project management. You are an experienced manager with a track record in designing and developing novel inhalation devices with the corresponding manufacturing processes .You will work closely with Formulation & Analytical Science, Physical Science and Patent specialists within Pharmaceutical Development, but also with AstraZeneca Operations and external partners. You will report to VP InhalationProduct Development and will be a key member of the leadership team. You will lead a unit of approximately 30 staff via 2-3 team managers including a small number of senior scientific staff and project managers More specifically you will lead the Unit to:
• Design novel devices, commercially viable manufacturing processes ,test methodologies and develop competitive and user friendly packaging systems
• Deliver Top Quality Device CMC documentation of AZ product submissions
• Identify Life Cycle Management Product Opportunities and exploiting cutting edge device technologies
• Create and sustain a high quality and innovative function, which aims to continuously improve in competence, scientific excellence and innovation
• Ensure delivery of SHE and cGMP compliance, ensuring that all work is carried out with regard to AstraZeneca and external regulatory policies and standards.
• Develop solutions to a diverse range of problems requiring complex judgments based on highly developed levels of conceptual thought, strategic vision and analysis.
More than ever, science is accelerating our rate of understanding in a wide range of medical fields - and that's only set to increase. As a global, science-led biopharmaceutical business, AstraZeneca is at the forefront of that evolution. That means an unparalleled product portfolio and a strong pipeline across all stages of the drug development process. Everything we do comes back to improving the health of our patients worldwide, and to make that happen we're focusing on some of the most challenging diseases facing humanity today.
We have a highly collaborative culture, where you'll be encouraged to push the boundaries of science while developing industry-recognised skills and experiences.
Publiceringsdatum2017-05-04Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-05-17
FöretagAstraZeneca Göteborg
AdressAstraZeneca Göteborg
Pepparedsleden 1
43183 MÖLNDAL
KontorsadressPepparedsleden 1
Jobbnummer 3475586
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