Senior Scientist, Peptide Chemistry, Cvrm Medicinal Chemistry
AstraZeneca / Logistikjobb / Göteborg
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hela Sverige Do you have the ambition to be an industry leading drug hunter? We now offer a unique opportunity for you with experience and skills in Peptide Chemistry and with a special interest in bridging novel synthetic chemistry and medicinal chemistry into design and synthesis of New Modalities. We look for you with high ambitions and a desire to work with an open minded experienced team to push the boundaries of science in the area of New Modalities.
AstraZeneca is now recruiting a Senior Scientist with expertise in Peptide Chemistry to join the Medicinal Chemistry Department within the Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM) therapeutic area at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The Innovative Medicines (IMED) Biotech Unit of CVRM is one of AstraZeneca 's core therapy areas. We push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients suffering from Heart Failure, Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease. To realize our ambitions, we stay agnostic to molecular modality.
The Medicinal Chemistry Department within the CVMD IMED is a critical player in the discovery and design of our drug molecules and in identifying and validating novel biological targets. We drive our pipeline and areas of scientific leadership to a large extent in collaborations with world experts, which provides you as a scientist with the unique opportunity to access the most advanced knowledge in the field and stay at the fore-front of science.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As a Senior Scientist Peptide Chemistry, you will demonstrate expertise in the area of New Modalities Medicinal Chemistry with emphasis on peptide synthesis and design. You will actively contribute to project strategies, compound design and synthesis, data generation and data interpretation in projects within AstraZeneca portfolio projects. The role is lab based but will include design of novel peptides and New Modalities. There will also be opportunities to develop Medicinal Chemistry, drug discovery and leadership experience together with the experts in the department. The role holder will be expected to be part of external collaborations, publish papers, present and represent the department at conferences etc.
Key success factors for role
* Expert knowledge in synthetic and medicinal chemistry related to peptides
* Openness and willingness to combine own expertise with latest chemistry advancements from literature or collaborators to be innovative in the area of peptide design and New Modalities chemistry
* Ability to design and execute experiments autonomously and show creativity in solving wide range of scientific challenges
* High quality and consistent delivery from own work
* Excellent teamwork, collaboration and communication skills
* Excellent awareness of current developments in Peptides / New Modalities
* Demonstrate scientific leadership by publishing in peer reviewed journals or present at internal/external conferences.
Minimum requirements
* Ph. D. degree in Organic Chemistry, Peptide Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry related to New Modalities. 2+-year relevant post-doctoral experience in academic or industrial setting is preferred
* Excellent knowledge in synthetic chemistry related to peptides; ability to plan, prioritise and perform work independently including synthetic route design and problem solving
* Scientific creativity, including the ability to identify, develop and apply new technologies and ways of working within Peptides / New Modalities chemistry.
* Highly self-motivated, scientifically critical individual capable of receiving and analyzing input from complex data and deciding on focused course of action.
* Excellent awareness of recent literature within peptide synthesis/medicinal chemistry
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation to senior Chemistry leaders, and clearly written documents and scientific papers.
* Strong ability to work collaboratively and build relationships
* Prior experience in Drug Discovery is seen as an advantage.
For more information please contact Dr. Anders Dahlén, Team Leader of the New Modalities chemistry team, CVRM IMED;
Welcome with your application no later than July 29, 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. Within this environment employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives, and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
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
Publiceringsdatum2018-06-18ErsättningNot Specified
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2018-07-16
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: R-030266
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Jobbnummer 4211240
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