• Job Description

  Req#: R-206347

  Do you have a passion for Science ? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

  At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

  About AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD :

  Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility creates life-changing medicines for people around the world . This campus employs more than 3,500 experts in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. This modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of R&D and Oncology in the US. Here, we play host to some of the most cutting-edge technology and lab spaces, all designed to inspire collaboration and cross-functional science. We believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at work. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

  The Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to help boost productivity and help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria and copy center. This is where you’ll find newly-designed , activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while increasing collaboration between teams .

  Introduction to Role:
  Join the Device Development Group in the BioPharmaceutical R&D organization at AstraZeneca. Our offices are located in Gaithersburg, MD, Cambridge UK, and South San Francisco, CA. We are responsible for the design, development, regulatory submission, and launch of drug/device combination products. Our product portfolio is mainly passionate about subcutaneous drug delivery systems and several new device technology development projects in other related areas.

  Accountabilities:
  As a Device Engineer, you will be a high functioning technical and collaborative member of multi-functional CMC and device development teams to meet program deliverables. You will apply engineering principles in the design and development of robust devices and drug/device combination products. You will independently solve sophisticated problems using various tools such as engineering modeling, simulation tools, design and prototyping tools, statistical analysis, benchtop experiments and analysis, usability engineering tools, design for manufacturability/assembly techniques, and design for six sigma.

  Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Master's or higher degree preferred.

  • Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Biochemical Engineering, or related discipline.

  • BS or MS with 3+ years experience in a technical role with device development engineering related role.

  • Experience in drug-device combination products is highly valued.

  • Experience and detailed understanding of medical device development

  • Demonstrated experience of product characterization, design controls and risk management

  • Extensive experience of working in a multi-functional product development environment

  • Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) to summarize development work, critical conclusions and its relevance to the bigger picture

  • Demonstrated experience in one or several of the following areas: new technology development, process development, combination product development, human factors, test methods development, device/process characterization, design controls, risk management

  Desired Skills:

  • Experience in development of drug/device combination products for subcutaneous delivery

  • Technical leadership of multi-functional development teams

  When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel bold thinking with the power to encourage life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

  At AstraZeneca, we are committed to turning our drug development strategies into reality. We work at all stages of development to translate our life-changing science into medicines to get the best results for AstraZeneca, patients in need and healthcare professionals. We are a diverse and open-minded team harnessing our different skills and experiences. Our differences enable us to explore new ideas and ways of doing things. It keeps us on our toes and excited for what's next. We are part of the solution, involved in key discussions. In our role we act as both a drug developer and Regulator. We think broadly about patients and what it takes to prevent and treat diseases to develop progressive solutions.

  Are you ready to lead the way for a new breed of solutions-oriented Regulators? Champion a new approach to Regulatory that supports quick decision-making and balanced risk-taking. Apply now to join our efficient and nimble team at AstraZeneca!

  Date Posted

  02-Aug-2024

  Closing Date

  Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

  AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

• About the company

  AstraZeneca PLC is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company with its global headquarters in Cambridge, England.

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