Introduction to role:

Join us as a Senior Scientist within Manufacturing Processes and Analytical Sciences (MPAS) and be part of shaping the future of Operations here at AstraZeneca. In this role, you will provide global support focused on the late-stage development, validation, and transfer of analytical methods needed to release and characterize our robust late-stage pipeline. You will work closely with QC testing sites (internal and external), other GTO functions, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain organizations.

Accountabilities:

As a Senior Scientist, you will develop, transfer, and validate analytical methods. You will provide accurate documentation of experimental execution, analysis of results, and summary of reports. Additionally, you will assist with laboratory logistics: ordering of supplies, cleaning, and organization of bench areas for a safe and efficient work environment.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry or related field with 10+ years of experience, or Masters degree with 7+ years, or Ph.D with 5+ years of relevant experience is required.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time-management, collaboration and communication skills.

• The ability to embrace new technologies quickly and ability to perform in a fast-paced, matrix-structured work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to develop, characterize and qualify/validate analytical methods per ICH Q2 (R2) Validation of Analytical Procedures and Q14 Analytical Procedure Development.

• Experience performing standard laboratory procedures for physico chemical analyses including chromatography (HPLC, UPLC and GC), electrophoresis for protein fragmentation and charge analysis and spectroscopy e.g., FT-IR.

• General knowledge of the fields of therapeutic protein characterization, including primary sequence analysis, post-translational modification analysis and routine release/stability testing assays.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Hands-on experience with monoclonal antibody methods.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire 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.

Why AstraZeneca?

Make a positive impact in a team where it means more. In Operations we have a big ambition - to deliver more medicines to patients, quicker and more affordably. We are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth for AstraZeneca and to make people's lives better. It pushes us to keep building on our foundations and progressing as we turn our ever-growing and increasingly complex pipeline from molecule to medicine. Be part of evolving how we work with Lean, cutting-edge science, digitalisation and sustainable practices.

Are you ready to step up and lead? Are you motivated by the opportunity to break new ground and leave a shared legacy? If you have the passion and the drive to accelerate growth and make people's lives better, then this is the place for you. Apply now and join us in our journey to create life-changing medicines!

Date Posted

26-Mar-2024

Closing Date

01-Apr-2024Our 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.