Astrazeneca AB jobb i Göteborg

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious disease.

Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) sits within Operation and we are the bridge between forward-thinking science and innovative medicines that help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines - from supplies for use in early toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture.

We are currently looking for an Analytical Senior Scientist in Global Product Development (GPD) within PT&D. Our vision is to transform product design and development to enable us to deliver new medicines to patients. We're looking for a skilled and motivated senior scientist to join one of our analytical teams in Gothenburg, Sweden. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be key in developing our products, taking the next step into the future.

What you'll do

You will work in a highly advanced research environment supporting the analytical development and strategy, enabling the progression of drug product projects. You will apply your analytical expertise in projects while working closely with cross-functional teams of formulation scientists, biopharmaceutics, process engineers and your work will contribute significantly to Chemistry, Manufacturing, Control (CMC) aspects.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Combination of hands-on laboratory work with thought-leadership.
* Independently performing analyses for drug product characterization and stability, troubleshoot challenging technical issues, and uphold data integrity and compliance standards.
* Leading and contributing to analytical method development and lifecycle management-driving experimental design, qualification, and validation approaches, while providing guidance within the analytical team to align on standard processes and deliver to program milestones.
* Where appropriate, you will leverage digital tools and advanced analytics to support robust science, efficient workflows, and clear decision-making.

Essential requirements

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced analyst skilled in developing oral or inhaled products, with strong digital proficiency in modern data and AI tools. Expertise in analytical chemistry and laboratory work, including leading method development, validation, and troubleshooting, is required. Excellent skills in written and verbal communication, and the ability to engage and collaborate proactively across boundaries together with a positive problem-solving attitude and strong delivery focus is essential.

* ?PhD in Analytical Chemistry or other relevant scientific subject area with experience in the field; alternatively, BSc or MSc degree combined with a few years of industrial work experience.
* Extensive experience in analytical development for oral or inhaled products together with hands on experience of oral or inhaled drug product characterization techniques.
* In-depth scientific knowledge and handson experience within analytical sciences and technically skilled with analytical separation techniques such as liquid chromatography (UPLC) for small and/or large molecules such as protein.
* Strong proficiency in method development and validation of analytical methods.
* Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret results and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
* Proven ability to solve technical challenges and problems.
* Demonstrated proactivity in identifying and owning tasks, and strong collaboration skills when working across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, timely results.
* Excellent communication skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively to develop innovative solutions
* Strong leadership skills including the ability to deliver robust scientific contributions to projects and utilise risk-based approaches to project delivery
* Strong ambition to develop yourself and others.
* Comfortable working within a modern digital laboratory environment (basic data visualization/statistics) to support high-quality, compliant science.
* Knowledge and willingness in using AI tools

Desirable requirements

* Extensive experience in analytical development for oral and inhaled products together.
* Project leadership
* Experience working in a GMP environment, working with ELN and LIMS as well as knowledge regarding instrument/equipment maintenance procedures.
* Experience with analytical methodologies for oligonucleotides, peptide and proteins characterisation (e.g., capillary electrophoresis, ion-exchange chromatography, ELISA, SDS-PAGE).
* Experience in aerosol characterization techniques used for inhaled products, such as impactor analysis.
* Experience of analysis of oral drug products, such as dissolution, disintegration and Karl Fisher analysis

At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.

We work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world and apply now!

We welcome your application no later than 20th March 2026!

Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) sits within Operations and is the organization that works across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices for new medicines.

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Analytical Project Lead (Associate Principal Scientist) in global product development (GPD). In this role, you will lead analytical strategy and delivery for oral solid dosage forms and/or inhaled products from early development through clinical supply and toward commercialization. Acting as a project lead/skill lead for analytical, you will partner across formulation, device engineering, biopharmaceutics, manufacturing, QA and Regulatory to deliver robust methods, efficient control strategies, and regulatory submission ready documentation.

The role

We are looking for you who combines a robust knowledge (or experience) in pharmaceutical development and strong analytical background with critical thinking to generate decisive data and control strategies. You are comfortable in aligning stakeholders, set direction and resolve ambiguity to keep programs on track and meet milestones. We see that you enjoy driving learning between projects and thrive in introducing new technologies and ways of working.

Responsibilities include:

* Project leadership: Act as analytical skill lead to secure major drug product deliveries, applying a risk based, flexible approach to prioritization and timelines
* Analytical strategy & control: Define and own the analytical control strategy aligned with CH guidelines across clinical phases
* Method development & validation: Design, develop, validate and transfer analytical methods (e.g., HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS, dissolution, impurity profiling, aerosol characterisation, including stability indicating methods) and specification setting
* Characterisation & performance: Lead drug product characterization and stability programs.
* CMC & regulatory: Author/review analytical CMC content for IND/IMPD/NDA/MAA, as well as validation reports, method transfer documents, specifications, responses to regulatory queries and other CMC and regulatory documents
* Cross functional collaboration: Work closely with formulators, device engineers, aerosol scientists, manufacturing sites and external partners/CMOs to integrate analytical deliverables into project plans
* Technical supervision & coaching: Provide scientific, regulatory and technical supervision; mentor and coach colleagues to enable project objectives and build capability
* Problem solving: Lead complex investigations, root cause analyses and data integrity assessments; drive timely resolution and preventive actions
* Ways of working & innovation: Enable learning between projects, and lead science/technology initiatives including patenting and/or publishing
* Quality & governance: Ensure GxP compliance where applicable, data integrity, rigorous study design and clear communication to governance bodies

Essential requirements

* MSc or PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific subject area (Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related)
* Significant experience in pharmaceutical analytical science with current knowledge of regulatory CMC requirements for clinical and/or marketing applications
* Proven record of leading teams and/or scientific projects within a global organization and with external partners.
* Extensive experience acting as project lead/skill lead and influencing cross functional strategies.
* Strong proficiency with chromatographic techniques (HPLC/UPLC; LC-MS), dissolution, aerosol characterization techniques used for inhaled product (such as impactor analysis) and complementary methodologies for small and/or large molecules
* Experience in method development (including use of supporting software), validation, transfer and lifecycle management under ICH guidelines and phase appropriate frameworks
* Experience authoring CMC analytical content and responding to regulatory queries across clinical development.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills; ability to operate confidently and collaboratively across global, cross skill environments
* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and drive data driven decisions.
* Proficiency in English, oral and written
* Demonstrated business and digital acumen, comfort working with data rich settings and using digital tools to enhance scientific insight and decision-making
* Ability to engage with emerging AI enabled, automation or advanced analytics approaches and translate them into practical, compliant applications within analytical development
* A curious attitude toward new technologies, with the judgement to balance innovation, scientific rigor and regulatory expectations

Desired requirements

* Experience working in GMP environments and corresponding instrument/equipment maintenance procedures.
* Knowledge of analytical development work and CMC deliveries across projects
* Insight into device performance characterisation (e.g., throat models, pre?recorded inhalation profiles) and sample preparation across pMDI/DPI/nebulisation
* Experience with statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab) and DoE for method development, data evaluation and acceptance criteria
* For inhalation: advanced performance assessment techniques and aerosol characterisation; for oral products: solid-state characterisation (e.g., XRPD, DSC, TGA) and dissolution strategy
* Experience supporting clinical manufacture and working with CMOs, including method transfer and comparability.
* Experience evaluating stability data and assigning shelf life to drug products

We work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Apply no later than 15th March 2026!

Do you have expertise in Statistics and a passion for Drug Development? Would you like to apply your skills to impact late-stage drug development in a company that frontiers science and turns ideas into life?changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the match for you.



At AstraZeneca, you will apply innovative and creative approaches to science while working across a strong pipeline of cutting-edge medicines. You'll join passionate professionals who push the boundaries of science and technology to develop and deliver medicines that help people live better lives. Our cardiovascular, renal and metabolism (CVRM) pipeline spans investigational therapies at varied stages of clinical development, from recently approved products to earlier stage molecules. We are currently looking for a Statistician or Senior Statistician to join our global Biometrics team and contribute with statistical expertise within late-stage drug development projects. This role is based at AstraZeneca's R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden.



Accountabilities:

We are looking for individuals who can work independently on complex statistical activities, collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate results clearly. In this role, depending on seniority, your responsibilities will include:

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Provide statistical expertise for complex study design and interpretation across preclinical/clinical programmes, internal governance, regulatory submissions and commercialisation
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Analyse internal and external data; perform modelling and simulation to inform design decisions and decision criteria
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Develop Statistical Analysis Plans for complex studies and project deliveries
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Coach and guide less experienced statisticians in producing analyses, graphics and tables for reports, Global Medical Affairs studies and publications
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Analyse, interpret, summarise and communicate results; contribute to regulatory documents and responses
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Identify and apply methodological improvements, including modelling and simulation, to enhance study design, process and delivery
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Under guidance, investigate and apply novel statistical approaches; provide consultancy, engage with external scientists/academia, and communicate research (conferences/journals)



Essential Skills/Experience:

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MSc/PhD in Statistics or Mathematics (containing a substantial statistical component)
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Competent statistical programmer (SAS, R, and/or Python)
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Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate and work effectively in teams
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Experience and knowledge of statistical methods and applications in study design, analysis and interpretation
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Keen interest in research; Comfortable learning and applying new statistical methods.



Desirable Skills/Experience:

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Knowledge of key technical and regulatory requirements related to the role
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Experience of design, analysis and reporting of preclinical or clinical studies
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Experience of pharmaceutical development
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Ability to apply statistical expertise to problems, with strong problem solving and quality focus



AstraZeneca offers an environment where curiosity thrives. We are committed to making a difference by fusing data and technology with scientific innovations. With opportunities for lifelong learning and career development, you can explore without limits while contributing to life-changing medicines.



Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team at AstraZeneca!

Welcome with your application by March 15th, 2026.

Introduction:

AstraZeneca is seeking a Director, Enterprise AI Engineering with exceptional depth in modern AI. We require someone who understands how models work at a fundamental level, not just how to apply them, but why they behave the way they do, where they fail, and how to design something better. Someone whose knowledge of the field is deep enough to distinguish genuine advances from incremental work, and current enough to know where the boundaries are.

This person must also ship. We need a leader who translates that depth into production-grade AI systems at pace, leading a team of specialist engineers to solve, build, and deploy solutions on complex, high-impact problems. Research depth and engineering rigor in the same individual.

This is a hybrid role based in Gothenburg, you will lead a team of AI Engineers and serve as a member of the AI Engineering Leadership Team. Candidates will be assessed on both their technical and leadership abilities, as a portfolio delivery lead, and a practicing engineer who raises engineering standards and leads by example. ?You will collaborate with product, architecture, and platform teams, designers, and leaders to deliver production-grade AI services and assets.Technical depth is equally critical to this role as leadership and delivery. We require someone who operates at the level of the mathematics, the algorithms, and the code - daily - while leading others to do the same.

Our AI Engineering team is a focused incubator of deep technical talent. We build high-impact, reusable, scalable, production-grade AI assets and incubated products across five thematic areas:

* Systems Intelligence - Systematically uncover, encode, and exploit what makes AstraZeneca unique
* Systems Optimization - Move AstraZeneca AI from predictive to prescriptive across all core areas of business operations and decision-making
* Applied Deep Learning - Deep learning expertise deployed on multi-modal, imaging, and foundational modelling initiatives
* Engineering Foundations - Cultivate and strengthen foundational engineering capabilities, cross-deployed and forward-deployed across the portfolio
* Product Incubation - Incubate and scale solutions prior to hand-off to enterprise product run teams

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and develop AI Engineers with PhDs and significant industry backgrounds, setting and holding an exceptional technical standard
* Contribute hands-on to large, shared production codebases alongside your team
* Provide deep technical guidance on AI system design - architecture, training, evaluation, orchestration, and deployment - with demonstrable depth in one or more AI sub-domains
* Define and implement golden-path standards for AI product development, software engineering, and applied ML research
* Drive operational excellence in production ML systems: reliability, observability, failure handling, monitoring, incident response
* Maintain deep, current knowledge of the research landscape; critically evaluate and integrate methods with genuine production applicability
* Curate the strategic backlog as a Leadership Team member, focusing on highest-impact problems
* Partner with other engineering directors across the broader AI engineering landscape
* Translate customer and business demands into clear, actionable software requirements

Essential Skills/Experience:

* Significant industry experience delivering production AI systems in large, complex organisations - able to raise the technical bar under real portfolio constraints and enterprise governance
* Deep expertise in the internals of modern AI systems; able to reason about model behaviour from first principles, not only empirically
* Demonstrable depth in at least one AI sub-domain (e.g., optimization, language, multi-modal, foundational models, agentic systems)
* Current grasp of the research landscape; able to critically assess and apply work from leading academic venues
* Experience designing and delivering multi-component AI systems and services
* BSc/MSc/PhD in Computer Science or related quantitative field
* Proven leadership of engineers with PhDs and significant industry backgrounds
* Active contributor to large-scale production codebases, shared libraries, or SDKs
* Advanced Python; familiarity database solutions (, No, graph)
* Strong software engineering practice: architecture, CI/CD, unit testing, OOP, Git
* Algorithm design, optimisation, and scaling from first principles
* Cloud platform experience for ML development, API design, and deployment
* Able to engage senior business and technical stakeholders with equal credibility
* Experience in regulated or compliance-sensitive environments

What We Offer:

* A high-impact AI engineering team solving consequential problems in healthcare
* A Leadership Team seat with real influence over strategic and technical direction
* Access to cutting-edge AI technologies and uniquely valuable data
* Professional growth in a company committed to turning ideas into life-changing medicines
* Competitive compensation and benefits

Are you ready to take on a role leading studies for medical evidence generation, in close collaboration with other subject experts?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Biopharmaceuticals Medical team (BPM) as Scientific Study Leader (Associate Director, Evidence Strategy), within our growing Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism (CVRM) Therapy Area (TA) at our vibrant site in Gothenburg, Sweden.


BioPharmaceuticals Medical (BPM) ensures the best patient outcomes by providing healthcare decision-makers around the world with the evidence and confidence they need on AstraZeneca (AZ) therapies. We provide scientific insights and medical expertise, with the aim of achieving scientific leadership, whilst aspiring to be a great place to work keeping patients at the core of everything we do!


What you'll do?
The role Scientific Study Leader for CVRM, reporting to the CVRM Evidence Strategy Group Director, is leading epidemiology and observational research in close collaboration with the Evidence Strategy Leads as well as the cross-functional study team members with complementary expertise for the successful delivery of studies based on observational research methodologies.


The role is integral throughout the lifecycle of a drug, from drug discovery and development through commercialization of pharmaceuticals, related the implementation of Evidence strategies in a specific disease area and study planning to generating the evidence required to transform health care and make sure the patients get access to the right medicine in the right time. The evidence needs to fulfil the requirements by the regulators, payers, policy makers, HCPs and patients to facilitate patient access and appropriate use of AZ medicines.

Major activities include design, initiation, management, conduct, analysis, and reporting of observational studies, including critical appraisal of relevant epidemiological literature and development of medical evidence plans to fill critical knowledge gaps. The role is strategic as well as scientific and involves shaping and executing evidence plans on observational studies aligned with the global medical strategy.

Typical Accountabilities

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Scientific study leadership in epidemiology and observational research studies, including planning, design, execution, analysis, interpretation, and communication of assigned observational studies, applying relevant epidemiological and analytical methods and ensuring that the studies have relevant quality, are conducted in accordance with written procedures and current legal requirements and internal standards, and fulfil the requirements by the multiple external stakeholders; regulators, payers, policy makers, HCPs and patients to facilitate patient access and appropriate use of AZ medicines
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Scientific Committee coordination and Investigator Management to bring scientific insights and maximize the value of the study while establishing constructive working relationship/interactions with external scientific experts. Promote good research practices, including considerate utilization of emerging methodologies, and technology and represent AstraZeneca' position when interacting with external experts, collaborative groups, and contract research organizations
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Manage briefing of and facilitate translation of scientific data to relevant messaging for senior leaders and internal stakeholders on assigned study, as applicable and in collaboration with relevant roles
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Active contribution to Evidence strategies and study planning to generate the evidence required to transform health care and make sure the patients get access to the right medicine at the right time.
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Contribute with subject matter expertise in corporate governance procedures for review and approval of medical studies (defined by SOPs) as well as internal trainings


Essential requirements:

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Doctoral level degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in epidemiology or related health science field and with significant experience (5+ years) in the health care environment, pharmaceutical industry or closely related epidemiological research. Alternatively, an MSc or MPH with substantial experience in the health care environment or equivalent.
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Excellent knowledge in epidemiological methodology and ability to apply it at an international level within the pharmaceutical industry, with hands-on experience of planning, execution, results interpretation and publications, utilizing secondary data and conducting primary data collection studies
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Communication and collaborative skills with the ability to effectively engage and consult with recognized key external scientific experts
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Broad knowledge of healthcare systems and ability to provide proactive and strategic scientific leadership applying emerging methodologies and technologies
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Ability to provide critical appraisal to study designs and published studies


Work policy:
When we put people 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. This role is located in Gothenburg, Sweden and is not available for remote work or with travel or commuting support.



What's next?
If this sound like the position and place for you - apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application, but no later than March 6, 2026. The interview process will be ongoing, so don't hesitate to apply early.

Are you passionate about transforming science into clear and compelling regulatory documents that drive successful drug development? We are seeking a talented and experienced Associate Director, Clinical Regulatory Writing to join our CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism) Clinical Regulatory Writing team in Gothenburg, Sweden. With more than 2,400 employees from over 50 countries, our vibrant Gothenburg site is a truly inspiring place to work - where the history and future of scientific breakthroughs come together. We believe that the diversity of our people is crucial to bringing new discoveries to life.



Accountabilities:

The CVRM Clinical Regulatory Writing group provides expert strategic leadership and communications expertise to clinical drug programs, ensuring delivery of high-quality, label-focused documents aligned with project strategy, regulatory requirements, and communications best practices. Role holders not only author critical clinical-regulatory documents but also act as critical reviewers to achieve the highest quality standards. Team members also represent the Clinical Regulatory Writing skill set on both drug and non-drug projects, advocating for best practices and continuous improvement.



Key Responsibilities

As an Associate Director, Clinical Regulatory Writing, you will:

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Provide strategic leadership and communication expertise to clinical drug programs across the CVRM portfolio.
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Author and critically review clinical-regulatory documents, ensuring the highest regulatory, technical, and quality standards.
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Represent Clinical Regulatory Writing on project teams, advocating for communication best practices.
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Provide strategic communications leadership within clinical delivery or submission teams, establishing standards and promoting quality and efficiency.
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Act as NDA/MAA submission lead, driving the development of the clinical Submission Communication Strategy (cSCS) and successful submission delivery.
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Lead both internal and external authoring teams and cultivate strong partnerships with vendor medical writers to ensure timely, high-quality document delivery.
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Translate complex clinical data into clear, concise, and accurate messages tailored to specific audiences.
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Support the development and upskilling of colleagues within the Clinical Regulatory Writing function.
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Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence in communications.



Essential Skills/Experience:

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Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline.
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Significant medical writing experience within the pharmaceutical industry or a Contract Research Organization (CRO).
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Proven ability to advise and lead communications projects and teams.
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Strong understanding of drug development and the communications process from early development through to launch and lifecycle management.
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In-depth knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to clinical regulatory writing.



Desirable Skills/Experience:

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Advanced degree in scientific discipline (e.g., Ph.D.).



If you are driven to deliver impactful regulatory communications, excel in multidisciplinary teams, and want to shape the future of clinical development, we encourage you to apply.

Apply with your CV and cover letter by 10 March, 2026!

Are you a PhD-trained molecular biologist passionate about RNA biology and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)? Join AstraZeneca's NGS & Transcriptomics function in the Centre for Genomics Research in Gothenburg to decode the RNA dynamics that determine on-target potency and limit off-target effects of oligonucleotide therapeutics. Help us turn cutting-edge science into life-changing medicines.

About the opportunity
In this Postdoctoral Fellow position, you will deep-dive into RNA biology, including RNA structure, translation, localization, and stability, to establish new rules of engagement for oligonucleotide therapeutics. The project is supported by the Oligonucleotide Platform, which works across AstraZeneca's therapy areas to develop efficacious and safe drugs. You will be embedded in a vibrant team working at the cutting edge of omics technologies to transform drug discovery and deliver better medicines to patients.



Project focus
You will conduct pioneering research in oligonucleotide therapeutics and RNA biology, collaborating with interdisciplinary AstraZeneca scientists and a dedicated academic mentor to dissect how RNA accessibility influences on- and off-target effects, enabling the design of therapies that are both potent and safe.



What you'll do
This is an on-site, lab-based role for an enthusiastic molecular biologist. You will:

* Apply advanced molecular biology tools to interrogate and modulate RNA accessibility, leveraging large siRNA libraries to unravel how accessibility shapes oligonucleotide activity.
* Employ techniques such as RNA structure probing (e.g., SHAPE), RNA-RNA interaction assays, wet lab-based transcriptomics (RNA-seq on Illumina platforms), and molecular cloning.
* Integrate multi-layered, high-content datasets, partnering with bioinformaticians and using basic analysis skills in R/Python to interpret omics-scale data.
* Lead and drive the project, collaborating closely with colleagues in NGS & Transcriptomics, the Oligonucleotide Platform, and cross-functional teams.
* Drive high-quality first-author publications and present your work at international conferences.



Key duties and responsibilities

* Research, design and implement innovative molecular biology workflows to study RNA accessibility in vitro and in cells.
* Lead and drive the project under supervision of a cross-functional AstraZeneca team and in collaboration with the academic expert.
* Plan, write, publish and present high-quality scientific papers.



Essential requirements

* PhD degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology/biochemistry.
* Extensive hands-on experience with cell and molecular biology workflows.
* Extensive hands-on experience with wet lab-based transcriptomics and molecular cloning pipelines.
* Basic bioinformatics experience working with omics datasets; comfort using R/Python and partnering with bioinformaticians.
* Ability to independently design experiments and lead projects.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Postdoc programme eligibility: within 5 years of obtaining your doctoral degree (PhD, DVM, or MD), or students soon to obtain their doctoral degree (the PhD must be awarded within 6 months of joining AstraZeneca).



Desirable requirements

* Proven knowledge of one or more of: oligonucleotide therapies, RNA structure analysis.
* Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary research environment.



Reasons to apply
Oligonucleotide therapies are a powerful and versatile drug modality, and AstraZeneca is committed to leading this field through internal innovation and strategic collaborations. As a postdoctoral fellow, you will join an industry-leading team with a strong publication record and collaborate with a passionate academic supervisor to advance next-generation oligonucleotide therapeutics. You will have access to a state-of-the-art, well-resourced laboratory equipped with the latest automation and transcriptomics platforms, enabling deep investigation of the molecular mechanisms that drive oligonucleotide therapy activity. Beyond your scientific contributions, you will have a dedicated career development plan, gain a deep understanding of the drug development process, and engage with key stakeholders across the business-shaping the future of AstraZeneca's Oligonucleotide Platform.



We're looking forward to reading your application!



Learn more
AZ's Postdoc Programme: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/postdocs-astrazeneca

Life at AstraZeneca: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/life-at-astrazeneca

This is what we're made of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmFx_jr2eFo&t=2s

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centered biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovering, developing, and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than a global leading pharma company. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work and empowering employees to push the boundaries of science and fuel their entrepreneurial spirit.



Pharmaceutical Sciences is a department within AstraZeneca R&D unit. The vision for Pharmaceutical Sciences is to deliver the therapies of the future through scientific leadership in drug delivery, design of synthetic routes and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and drug product. Our portfolio of projects includes traditional small molecules, nucleotide-based therapies and nanomedicines across AstraZeneca's therapy areas.

An opportunity exists in Pharmaceutical Sciences for an exceptional individual in the area of solid-state chemistry, working across drug substance and drug product disciplines. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly capable Senior Scientist to join our Early Product Development and Manufacturing (EPDM) team in Gothenburg, Sweden. You will work closely with analytical, formulation and biopharmaceutics scientists in EPDM as well as scientists in other functions to drive science and innovation within drug projects, including global collaboration with scientists at our Macclesfield, Cambridge, Boston & Gothenburg sites.

The successful applicant will become a core member of the global Solid-state skill area which is responsible for ensuring suitable physical form, selection and control within drug substance and product. The team supports the full discovery and early development stages up to Phase II clinical trials. The successful candidate will be a self-starting, exceptional team player, committed to delivering high quality science to projects.



What you'll do

In the senior scientist role, you will:

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Deliver solid state characterisation data in our state of the art laboratory using techniques like XRPD, TGA, DSC and DVS.
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Responsible for ensuring suitable physical form screening, characterisation, form selection and control within drug substance and product.
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Represent solid state skill area in projects, collaborating with formulation, analytical, and biopharmaceutics scientists to drive science and innovation.
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Plan and conduct lab-based experimental work in accordance with project timelines.
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Keep abreast with the scientific literature and proactively apply existing and novel approaches to projects and publish novel work in peer reviewed journals.
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Run and develop solid state workflows on automation equipment such as weighting robots and liquid handling systems.



Essential requirements

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You will have a PhD in relevant scientific area or be a graduate with industry experience in the area of solid-state chemistry, physical chemistry or related disciplines.
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You will have solid working experience in the screening and characterisation of solids (e.g. X-ray diffraction, spectroscopy, thermal analysis, microscopic techniques, moisture sorption etc.), a good awareness of analytical methodology and an enthusiasm for laboratory-based work.
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Assess, review and report data from own work, with a clear understanding of its reliability and interpret findings. Present information for discussion in multi-disciplinary project teams.
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Creativity and innovation, built on sound technical knowledge and problem-solving skills are required in order to deliver robust physical forms which meet the needs of the patient.
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You will be a driven experimentalist, with a passion to deliver highly relevant knowledge to those around you.
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You will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication, teamwork, networking, and leadership skills, and the ability to lead and inspire colleagues.
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Demonstrating an interest in the field of automation and digitisation.
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Understanding of the principles, concepts and practical application of crystallisation will be advantageous.



Desirable requirements

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Understanding of how the physicochemical and solid-state properties of a drug, effect the drug product development, e.g. material science and manufacturing processes.
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Experience/knowledge or a keen interest in the field of simulation or prediction would be advantageous.
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Work as a member of cross-functional teams, with a large degree of independence representing own department or area of expertise.
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You will have the ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities, knowing when to deep?dive into a problem and when to stop.



Ready to make a difference?
If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you. To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website (please include a resume and a cover letter to your application). If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them. Please submit your CV and cover letter no later than 22 February 2026.

Har du ett stort tekniskt intresse och erfarenhet av teknisk IT support? Vill du att ditt jobb bidrar till något betydelsefullt? Vårt härliga team av supporttekniker letar nu efter sin nya kollega, kanske är det du?

Vår site i Göteborg är ett av AstraZenecas tre strategiska forskningscentrum. Vi trivs i en multinationell miljö som arbetar tvärfunktionellt över hela världen med AstraZeneca-kollegor samt akademiska och industriella partners. Vårt sätt att leva är att främja en arbetsmiljö med samarbete, öppenhet och innovation. Därför har vi skapat utrymme för möten, socialisering och avkoppling, där spontana möten kan ge nya innovationer. De oväntade idéerna eller tankarna som kan komma från ett samtal över något så enkelt som en kopp kaffe eller en promenad på vår "walk and talk".

Din roll

I din roll som IT Onsite support kommer du att vara en del av ett lokalt team med totalt sex tekniker som ansvarar för att säkerställa support i högsta klass till våra användare i Göteborg, där fokus ligger på support på plats ute hos användaren.

Triggas du av att hitta bättre och enklare lösningar anpassade åt kunden och för teamet? Den personen vi söker kommer även att få möjlighet att jobba med kontinuerliga process förbättringar.

Det här är en bred teknisk roll där du dagligen möts av nya och varierande tekniska utmaningar, ingen dag är den andra lik. I samarbete med kollegor och andra tekniska experter är det ditt uppdrag att hjälpa våra användare att få den support de behöver och känna en trygghet på vägen till lösningen på deras tekniska problem.

Dina huvudsakliga uppgifter kommer att inkludera support av hårdvara, nätverk och mjukvara, samt konsultering/rekommendation av IT utrustning och inköp.

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* Minst 3 års erfarenhet inom liknande roll.
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Varför AstraZeneca?

Välkommen till ett företag som främjar inkludering och mångfald. Vi är ett globalt, forskningsdrivet bioläkemedelsföretag och våra innovativa läkemedel används av milliontals patienter över hela världen. Men vi är mer än ett av världens ledande läkemedelsföretag. På AstraZeneca arbetar vi för att vara en bra arbetsplats. Här kommer du att uppskattas. Inte bara för din unika insats, dina färdigheter och din bakgrund, men också för att vi inser att människor är vår största tillgång.

Välkommen med din ansökan senast den 1 Mars. Intervjuer kan komma att ske löpande under ansökningsperioden så vänta inte med att ansöka.

Are you passionate about science and have extensive knowledge within the pharmaceutical industry? Are you also experienced in clinical operations and project management? We are now recruiting a Global Clinical Operations Program Director (GPD) to the BioPharmaceuticals Clinical Operations function for Late-Stage Development Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic therapy area in R&D to support our vibrant portfolio. This role will be based at AstraZeneca's dynamic R&D site in Gothenburg (SE).



The role of a GPD requires global collaboration and leadership. The span of responsibilities is broad and may support one or several products depending on their size and complexity. The products supported will be in Phase 3 development or already commercially available, but the program may include studies in all phases of drug development. This position will focus on projects in the metabolic space, e.g. weight management.



The GPD is responsible for oversight of a program of global studies, covering all clinical development deliverables (including aspects of quality, budget, time, resource and risk). The role also involves integrating design, feasibility, and operational planning to ensure clinical drug development programs are aligned with priorities and strategy. The GPD will provide input and support to the Senior GPD in preparation for governance interactions. The GPD may act as the lead for cross-functional teams in delivery of clinical activities assigned.



Accountabilities:

As a GPD, you will be leading cross-functional teams of experts in the planning and delivery of a defined clinical program of studies and/or clinical activities to scope, quality, budget, time; managing resources and risk on behalf of the Senior GPD.

The GPD may manage improvement or change projects within clinical operations or span multiple business areas. You will be an early adopter of new ways of working and acting as ambassador for change when leading teams, also embracing artificial intelligence.

The role includes leadership and project management of non-drug project work, e.g. functional and cross-functional improvement initiatives, and you will also contribute to initiatives as Subject Matter Expert.

In the role of GPD, you are expected to be able to work independently and be comfortable prioritizing the work for yourself and your team to meet business objectives. You will also mentor and support people's development as appropriate.





Essential Skills/Experience:

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University degree, preferably in medical or biological sciences or discipline associated with clinical research (Advanced degree is preferred)
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At least 10 years' experience from within the pharmaceutical industry or similar large multinational organization
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At least 8 years' experience of clinical development / drug development process in various phases of development and therapy areas
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Proven knowledge of Clinical operations in the metabolic space, e.g. weight management, especially of investment decisions and clinical trial program design development, including governance interactions. Experience in planning, start-up, and oversight of clinical trials.
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Proven knowledge of project management tools and processes
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Experience from leading clinical projects and deliverables or similar expertise from other areas of drug development (such as pharmaceutical development).
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Proven leadership promoting motivation and empowerment of others to accomplish individual, team and organizational objectives
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Skilled & experienced in change management
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Ability to look for, and champion, more efficient and effective methods/processes of delivering Clinical Development focusing on key performance metrics around reliability, productivity, cost and quality
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
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Excellent negotiation, collaboration and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization
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Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, resources, performance targets and project initiatives in a regional and local environment
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Integrity and high ethical standards
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Adaptability





Desirable Skills/Experience:

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Project management certification is desirable but not mandatory
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Regulatory submission experience
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Ability to mentor, develop and educate staff



At AstraZeneca, we are committed to making a difference by fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve breakthroughs. Our inclusive environment encourages collaboration with academia, biotechs, and industry partners to create the greatest impact on disease. We harness digital, data science & AI to fast-forward our research, ensuring that our work born in a lab can make a real difference in patients' lives across the world.



Join us on this exciting journey! Apply now to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives.



So, what's next?

We welcome your application, no later than 15 Feb 2026. We will review applications and interview suitable candidates on an ongoing basis.

Do you have expertise in, and passion for developing and deploying digital innovation to accelerate drug development in the pharmaceutical industry? Join AstraZeneca and use your expertise to implement data driven & AI approaches and help deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. This isn't just a role, it's your opportunity to transform the future of medicine and improve millions of lives.



What we do

AstraZeneca is a global, science-driven BioPharmaceutical business and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. Ultimately, our aim is to work towards a cure for some of the world's most complex diseases. Whether that's by shaping the patient ecosystem and focusing on outcomes, or by progressing potential medicines and accelerating their launch.

Pharmaceutical Sciences at AstraZeneca delivers the therapies of the future through scientific leadership in drug delivery, design of synthetic routes, and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and drug products. In essence, we are working "from molecule to medicine" to develop medicines for our patients today and tomorrow.

The Predictive Science, Digital, and Automation (PSDA) department leads the digital transformation of Pharmaceutical Sciences to drive innovation, optimize drug development, and enable data- and predict-first driven decisions. We develop and apply computational chemistry, machine learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies - coupled with user centric informatics for seamless data capture, integration, insight, and prediction. This is coupled with strong leadership and expertise to advance lab and process automation all to accelerate projects.



The role

We are seeking a Scientific Informatics Lead to champion our scientific informatics execution across Pharmaceutical Sciences. This role is based at our R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden, and combines both leadership and hands on development that bridges experimental science and digital innovation. You will lead the development of future agentic AI workflows ensuring we unlock the full value of our scientific data and drive our strategic goals of increased productivity and speed within our drug projects.



You will collaborate with world-class scientists, IT and data teams to:

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Lead and/or contribute towards the vision, roadmap and implementation of digital , lab automation and AI solutions enabling scientific productivity and scientific knowledge management.
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Use your experience of working with data to embed best practices, ensuring data capture, management, and analysis are fully integrated with scientific and digital workflows.
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Be a strong leader in a community of informaticians and digital champions, raising digital and AI literacy across the scientific organisation.
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Partner on the development and deployment of next-generation digital tools, such as laboratory automation systems, FAIR data products, and an agentic AI infrastructure.
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Collaborate with Predictive Science teams to ensure all informatics solutions are analytics-ready and drive robust data pipelines for AI/ML applications.
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Act as an influential voice for digital transformation within Pharmaceutical Sciences



Expected background for the role

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Graduate or postgraduate degree in natural sciences (chemistry, biology, or related), data science, or other relevant discipline.
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Proven track record in scientific informatics (cheminformatics, bioinformatics or lab automation)
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Demonstrated experience and/or leadership of working within a scientific environment but with a passion to develop and learn new informatics, data and AI skills OR an experienced data / computer scientist with a desire to work in close partnership with lab-based scientists.
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Excellent written and verbal communication, business analysis, and consultancy skills.
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Basic skills in high level programming or data-lake/database tools (e.g. Snowflake or similar cloud platform)



Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. Ultimately, it's more than a job. We know that our work impacts people with serious conditions, many of whom have no other alternatives. That's what drives us - the potential to impact over one billion patients worldwide.



So, what's next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining us? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you!

Welcome with your application; CV and cover letter, no later 15 February, 2026.

Do you have expertise in, and passion for developing and deploying lab automation to accelerate drug development in the pharmaceutical industry? Join AstraZeneca and use your expertise to implement transformative automated methodologies closely integrated with data driven & AI approaches and help deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. This isn't just a role, it's your opportunity to transform the future of medicine and improve millions of lives.


What we do

AstraZeneca is a global, science-driven BioPharmaceutical business and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. Ultimately, our aim is to work towards a cure for some of the world's most complex diseases. Whether that's by shaping the patient ecosystem and focusing on outcomes, or by progressing potential medicines and accelerating their launch.

Pharmaceutical Sciences at AstraZeneca delivers the therapies of the future through scientific leadership in drug delivery, design of synthetic routes, and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and drug products. In essence, we are working "from molecule to medicine" to develop medicines for our patients today and tomorrow.

The Predictive Science, Digital, and Automation (PSDA) department leads the digital transformation of Pharmaceutical Sciences to drive innovation, optimize drug development, and enable data- and predict-first driven decisions. We develop and apply computational chemistry, machine learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies - coupled with user centric informatics for seamless data capture, integration, insight, and prediction. This is coupled with strong leadership and expertise to advance lab and process automation all to accelerate projects.



The role

We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Automation Project Leader and Business Analyst to join our Automation Team within Predictive Science, Digital and Automation (PSDA) in Gothenburg, Sweden.

You will work across Pharmaceutical Sciences, join a newly formed, highly collaborative team, and lead business analysis and project management to deliver automation solutions that drive efficiency and speed in drug development projects. Our work spans the early phases of drug development, from pre-clinical into clinical.

To succeed in this role, you need a solid understanding of the drug development process and strong technical knowledge of lab automation, preferably in a life science environment. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate across boundaries, a positive problem-solving attitude, and a strong delivery focus.

This is a business analysis/project management role where you will work collaboratively with many colleagues, leading and driving the implementation of automated workflows. You know how to lead and motivate others to deliver results. You will get the opportunity to influence and contribute to the progression of automation and drive the efficiency and scientific development within the field of pharmaceutical science at AstraZeneca.



Required qualifications, Skills and Experience:

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University degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline, preferable with industry experience
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Solid knowledge of laboratory automation in life science
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Documented experience of business analysis and/or project management
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Good knowledge of the drug development process
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Readiness to champion and drive automation
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Strong ambition to develop yourself and others



If you also have experience in one or more of the following areas - great!

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Experience of pharmaceutical development
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Knowledge and experience of end-to-end automated integrated workflows
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Skilled in programming of lab automation software
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Track record of driving scientific projects, publications
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Knowledge and experience of working according to GxP



AstraZeneca is one of the world's most exciting bio-pharmaceutical companies. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, we're on a mission to turn ideas into life-changing medicines that improve patients' lives and benefit society. We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world.



So, what's next?

If you are interested, apply now! We encourage you to send your application (CV and cover letter) as soon as possible, since interviews will be held continuously, but no later than 15 February, 2026.

Do you have the expertise and passion for developing and deploying Computational Chemistry and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies for drug development in the pharmaceutical industry? Join AstraZeneca and use your expertise to implement groundbreaking methodologies, accelerate digital innovation, and help deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. This isn't just a role, it's your opportunity to transform the future of medicine and improve millions of lives.!



What we do

AstraZeneca is a global, science-driven BioPharmaceutical business and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. Ultimately, our aim is to work towards a cure for some of the world's most complex diseases. Whether that's by shaping the patient ecosystem and focusing on outcomes, or by progressing potential medicines and accelerating their launch.

Pharmaceutical Sciences at AstraZeneca delivers the therapies of the future through scientific leadership in drug delivery, design of synthetic routes, and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and drug products. In essence, we are working "from molecule to medicine" to develop medicines for our patients today and tomorrow.

The Predictive Science, Digital, and Automation (PSDA) department leads the digital transformation of Pharmaceutical Sciences to drive innovation, optimize drug development, and enable data- and predict-first driven decisions. We develop and apply computational chemistry, machine learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies - coupled with user centric informatics for seamless data capture, integration, insight, and prediction. This is coupled with strong leadership and expertise to advance lab and process automation all to accelerate projects.



The role

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Scientist in digital chemistry based at our strategic R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden.

For this role we are looking for an experienced computational chemist and ML expert with detailed knowledge of organic synthesis, and chemical reactivity. The ideal candidate demonstrates several years of industrial experience in the pharmaceutical industry and an internationally recognised publication track-record at the interface of quantum chemistry and ML workflow implementation with demonstrated impact on drug design and development.

In this role you will collaboratively lead our method development efforts on the interface of advanced data-driven machine learning models and computational chemistry to advance synthesis prediction, chemical route design, chemical stability assessment and formulation development. You will work closely with drug development projects and contribute with expert modelling support, addressing the diverse challenges arising in drug development projects. You will also contribute to deliver on and design our strategic positioning of computational chemistry and AI across our function to drive our predict first transformation.



Typical responsibilities in this role



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Ideation, development, and application of a combination of machine learning and mechanistic modelling workflows to predict and elucidate chemical reactivity and catalysis, physical chemical behaviour, or chemical stability of drug molecules and formulations thereof
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Support drug project campaigns with expert insights on chemical synthesis, reactivity, stability, and catalysis
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Co-develop our group's strategic developments in the field of machine learning, AI for chemistry, and computational chemistry for predictive science in drug development
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Collaborate across functions and together with leading experimental scientists, digitisation specialists, and IT to drive digital chemistry forward



Expected background for the role

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PhD in computational chemistry or equivalent
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Expert knowledge in organic synthesis, physical and theoretical chemistry
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International recognised track record of applying and developing methodologies in molecular modelling and machine learning for druglike molecules
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Several years of industrial experience in the field of drug design, pharmaceutical chemistry, or drug development
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Experience in applying and developing predictive and ML methodologies in the area(s) of chemical reactivity, analytical chemistry, catalysis, (retro-)synthesis, and/or chemistry automation
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Experience in the field of high-performance computing, cheminformatics, and scientific programming
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Excellent communication skills, written and spoken; self-motivated team player





Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality.

Ultimately, it's more than a job. We know that our work impacts people with serious conditions, many of whom have no other alternatives. That's what drives us - the potential to impact over one billion patients worldwide.



So, what's next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining us? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you!

Welcome with your application; CV and cover letter, no later 15 February, 2026.

Are you excited about science, technology, and learning new lab skills? Do you enjoy solving problems, working with innovative equipment, and making a real impact in drug discovery?



Join us as a Scientist in the Assay, Profiling & Cell Sciences team within Discovery Sciences, based at the AstraZeneca R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment while working with cutting-edge laboratory automation.



What you'll do?

In this hands-on lab role, you'll work closely with experienced scientists and automation specialists who will help you grow your technical expertise. You'll contribute to generating high quality in vitro pharmacology data and help keep our automated systems running smoothly.



You'll be involved in:

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Running and supporting lab automation - helping operate robotic systems, liquid handlers, and plate readers that drive high throughput experiments

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Learning and applying workflow execution - following established protocols to set up assays, handle samples, and collect data

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Developing practical coding skills - assisting with simple scripts for instruments and data handling

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Improving how we work - sharing observations, helping troubleshoot day-to-day issues, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement

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Collaborating across teams - working with colleagues across Discovery Sciences, CVRM, and R&I to support a wide range of drug discovery projects



This role is perfect if you are curious, hands-on, and eager to expand your technical skills while contributing directly to scientific progress.



Essential requirements for the role:

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A BSc or MSc in engineering, biotechnology, molecular biology, or a related field

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Experience in working with laboratory automation and liquid handling systems (from studies, internships, or industry)

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Experience in programming/scripting for lab tools

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A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

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Enthusiasm for solving problems and developing new skills



Desirable requirements for the role:

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Experience in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or in vitro pharmacology

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Experience with automated systems, robotics, or scheduling software

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Experience with LIMS/ELN systems

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Interest in AI/ML for workflow or data optimisation



Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, you'll join a community that celebrates curiosity and encourages bold thinking. We use digital tools, automation, and AI to accelerate our discoveries and push boundaries. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to lifechanging medicines.



What's next?

If you're ready to kickstart your automation and discovery sciences career - apply today! The last application date is February 15, 2026.

For more information, contact hiring manager Cecilia Boreström at cecilia.borestrom1@astrazeneca.com.

Are you passionate about patient safety and always looking for quality and compliance excellence and opportunities for continuous process improvement? If you a true believer of the relevance of having robust processes and oversight in place for the ultimate goal of providing medicines with optimal benefit/risk balance to patients, this opportunity is 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.

Join us in the QPPV Office team as a Director Patient Safety Excellence. Help us reach our goal of having the best possible pharmacovigilance system. This is an excellent chance to be part of a global high-performing and influential team working in a true collaborative environment.

This role will be based at our Gothenburg site, one of AstraZeneca's three strategic science centers. We thrive in a multinational environment working cross-functionally across the globe with AstraZeneca colleagues as well as academic and industry partners. Our way of life is to foster a working environment that nurtures, collaboration, openness and innovation. Therefore, we have created space for meetings, socializing and relaxation, where spontaneous meetings can give birth to new innovations. The unexpected ideas or thoughts that can come from a chat over something as simple as a cup of coffee or a stroll on our "walk and talk" meeting trail.

At AstraZeneca, Global Patient Safety (GPS) is at the forefront of defining and optimizing the safety profile of our medicines across their lifecycle in all therapeutic areas. GPS leads the way in integrating science, data, and technology to shape clinical safety strategies. From monitoring and detection to characterization and reporting of adverse events, GPS plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of our medicines for patients worldwide. The QPPV Office is a central part of GPS driving gold standard pharmacovigilance quality, compliance and efficiency across AstraZeneca.

What you'll do
You will be acting as Pharmacovigilance senior expert continually strengthen the QPPV reach and influence internally and externally, thus driving gold standard pharmacovigilance quality, compliance and efficiency across AstraZeneca. You will be supporting the QPPV in triaging topics that require awareness, assessment and decision making for processes for which you will become main point of contact toward business process owners, patient safety teams and representatives from other function. You will lead and drive continuous improvement projects relevant to the scope of the QPPV function. You will be managing additional tasks relevant to the QPPV role and responsibilities as per existing and upcoming regulatory requirements and internal needs which includes training, compliance and PSMF related activities. You will be as needed required to support audit and inspections activities.

Essential for the role

* Life science degree (MD, PharmD, RPh, RN, or related degree) or master's degree in life sciences, or related field

* Extensive experience in patient safety/pharmacovigilance including applicable industry experience and seen as a subject matter expert

* Good knowledge and comprehension of relevant pharmacovigilance legislation

* Excellent medical writing and communication skills

* Experience and ability to develop and implement new standards and best practices

* Strong project management skills

* Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate in a continuous improvement
* Good strategic thinking capability

Desirable for the role

* Regulatory strategy knowledge and experience

* Clinical development knowledge and experience

* Lean Sigma experience

Why AstraZeneca?
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.

Build unrivalled capabilities in a place that promotes learning and agility and offers development opportunities. We never stand still. You'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills, and knowledge constantly. Here we are a fusion of challenging and exciting work in an energizing and inspiring environment.

Embrace the opportunity for development - whether it's upskilling or reskilling. We are a high-performing learning organization with autonomy over how we learn. We deliver innovative development experiences that sustain and grow future leaders and talent. Because we want all our people to embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead. This is the place to build a fulfilling, long-term career.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Make a more meaningful impact to patients' lives around the globe

At AstraZeneca, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines - for the world's most complex diseases. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and shaping the patient ecosystem.

Join a key international site for AstraZeneca. Discover countless opportunities to grow and develop your personal career, experience and skills.

Always advancing our scientific knowledge and helping to shape the future of healthcare for the greatest and swiftest impact on disease.

We are seeking highly motivated, skilled Scientists with experience in Cell Biology, Automation and human advanced cell models.

You will perform in vitro investigative studies in advanced human cell models to seek a mechanistic understanding of toxicities from projects developing novel medicines, building new in vitro methods predictive of undesired in vivo effects.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of Scientists to apply ground-breaking Imaging and Omics technologies and push the boundaries of predictive safety science with our vision in mind: to deliver innovative safety science to help restore patient's lives.



We are looking for a highly motivated scientist to work within a vibrant group at the leading edge of their field to support drug safety assessments, a critical component of the drug discovery and development process.



About the Role

You will be a member of the Safety Omics team within the Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences department in Gothenburg, Sweden. The role is a 12-month temporary assignment, ideally starting in March or April 2026. Together with other hands-on lab scientists you will apply primary human 2D in vitro and 3D advanced systems to the discovery and development of safe and effective candidate drugs.



Specifically, you will

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Work in close collaboration with Biologists, Omics experts, Computational and AI scientists and other team members to set and answer critical project safety questions
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Actively contribute to the experimental design, practical delivery and interpretation of data
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Apply your expert knowledge and address capability gaps by contributing to the further development of advanced cell models (hepatic, cardiac)



Essential Requirements:

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BSc, MSc in cellular biology, pharmacology, toxicology or similar field
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Ability to understand biology around advanced human cell models and pathways to drive scientific testing
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Strong laboratory-based skills in in vitro and/or advanced cell-based models, particularly hepatic and cardiac models
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Expertise in the design and execution of in vitro experiments to determine the effects of molecules on biological systems
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Proven experience in laboratory cellular biology techniques applied to development of physiologically relevant cellular assays to evaluate biological mechanisms and high throughput screening (HTS)
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Experience with human organoids culture and automation (e.g. liver and cardiac models)
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An innovative and creative mind-set, combined with scientific excellence and problem solving skills
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Experience of collaborating and communicating effectively with a diverse range of multidisciplinary colleagues
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An awareness of new in vitro methodologies through literature and networking
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Strong oral presentation and written communication skills
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Highly motivated, innovative scientist with a collaborative mentality and a desire to drive personal development
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Applicants must have the eligibility to work in Sweden for 12 months from the start date (estimated March/April 2026).



Desirable requirements:

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Practical experience and scientific knowledge of in vitro hepatic and cardiac models
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Experience of 3D model systems
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Understanding of the drug discovery process from experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry or collaborations



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 four 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.


So, what's next?

Are you ready to make a meaningful and lasting difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to push the boundaries of science and transform medicine! Please submit your application, preferably both a resume and a cover letter, no later than 5 February 2026.

Lead the next wave of AI Innovation
Join AstraZeneca's Center for AI and push the boundaries of what's possible. We combine cutting-edge science with advanced AI to accelerate discoveries and deliver life-changing medicines. Here, you'll work with visionary minds, explore bold ideas, and shape the future of healthcare through technology. Innovation starts with you.


The role is to bridge cutting-edge AI research and production engineering, enabling scientific breakthroughs through robust, scalable, and sustainable research infrastructure. This position provides strategic technical leadership in building the platforms, tools, and practices that accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery while championing sustainability and engineering excellence across AstraZeneca's R&D and Science functions.


Key Accountabilities

Research Engineering Leadership

* Provide technical vision and leadership for research engineering initiatives that enable scientists and researchers to rapidly experiment, iterate, and scale AI solutions from concept to production

* Design and implement research infrastructure, frameworks, and tooling that bridge the gap between exploratory research and enterprise deployment, ensuring reproducibility, scalability, and compliance

* Mentor research engineers and collaborate closely with research scientists to establish best practices that maintain scientific rigor while accelerating the path from research to impact


Sustainable AI Research Infrastructure

* Lead the definition and implementation of sustainability strategies for AI research workloads, establishing metrics, monitoring frameworks, and optimization practices to minimize environmental impact without compromising scientific quality

* Architect efficient distributed computing solutions for large-scale model training and experimentation across cloud and on-premises infrastructure, optimizing for both performance and energy efficiency

* Drive innovation in resource utilization, experiment tracking, and computational efficiency to reduce costs and carbon footprint of research activities


Research-to-Production Excellence

* Own the research engineering standards and practices within AI for Science, developing comprehensive documentation, reusable components, and automation that enable seamless transition from research prototypes to production systems

* Partner with research teams, infrastructure groups, MLOps teams, and external collaborators to create robust pipelines that support the full research lifecycle from hypothesis to validated, deployable solutions

* Accelerate scientific discovery by implementing DevOps, GitOps, and MLOps automation tailored to research workflows, reducing friction and manual intervention while maintaining experimental flexibility

Innovation and Scientific Enablement

* Identify and evaluate emerging research engineering methodologies, tools, and technologies that enhance both scientific capability and operational sustainability

* Lead initiatives to improve reproducibility, experiment management, and collaboration across distributed research teams

* Foster a culture of innovation that balances scientific exploration with engineering discipline, enabling researchers to focus on discovery while maintaining production-quality standards


Essential Skills and Experience

* PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant scientific field, or Master's degree with significant experience in research engineering or applied research roles

* Demonstrated track record of building research infrastructure and tooling that has enabled scientific teams to achieve measurable impact

* Extensive experience establishing research engineering best practices, including experiment tracking, reproducibility frameworks, and research-to-production workflows

* Expertise in automating research workflows and the machine learning lifecycle, with focus on enabling rapid experimentation and iteration

* Advanced proficiency in Python and the scientific computing ecosystem (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, etc.), with understanding of how researchers use these tools

* Expert-level experience with PyTorch or similar frameworks, including implementing custom architectures and optimizing training workflows

* Demonstrable Experience with DDP, FSDP and multi-node training.

* Strong background with modern DevOps practices including GitHub/GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code applied to research environments

* Experience with running workloads as containers, container orchestration, cloud and on-prem workloads.

* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with research scientists, translating research needs into robust engineering solutions

About Discovery Bioanalysis

Discovery Bioanalysis (DxBA) is a global department within Integrated Bioanalysis, Clinical Pharmacology & Safety Sciences, supporting AstraZeneca's portfolio from early discovery through clinical development. The team applies advanced analytical technologies, including immunoassay, quantitative LC-MS, flow cytometry, multi-omics, and spatial biology to generate high-confidence datasets for decision-making at key project milestones.

Discovery Bioanalysis is responsible for developing and implementing bioanalytical strategies, ensuring robust and reliable data to guide candidate selection and program progression. Working closely with cross-functional project-teams, the group provides comprehensive support across discovery, preclinical, and clinical phases, contributing to the advancement of therapies for complex diseases.



About the role

This is an opportunity for a motivated immunoassay expert to join our Integrated Bioanalysis (IBA) team in Gothenburg (Sweden) as a Senior Scientist.

As part of the Discovery Bioanalysis Team, you will develop and validate bespoke immunoassays to assess pharmacokinetics and target engagement biomarkers across diverse therapeutic modalities. The role involves designing, executing, and transferring complex assays using advanced instrumentation to support discovery, preclinical and clinical studies. You will ensure assays are fit for purpose to meet their intended context of use & will collaborate with internal and external partners, reviewing and analyzing data; and troubleshooting assay performance. As a Subject Matter Expert, you will be responsible for enhancing the IBA reputation for scientific excellence by presenting at internal and external meetings, and publishing manuscripts.

Alongside the core laboratory role you will have the opportunity as a Discovery Bioanalytical lead to work within a dynamic cross-functional team in a matrixed environment, defining and executing on tailored & focused project-specific bioanalytical strategies supporting decision-making and advancing the pipeline. You will work in close partnership with key stakeholders across the business, input to project strategy and delivery, managing expectations whilst interfacing with experienced and highly skilled bioanalytical scientist colleagues or our partnered labs. You will have the opportunity to influence decisions from early discovery through late-stage development and have an immediate and lasting impact to our diverse pipeline.



Essential requirements:

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PhD or MSc (1-3 years' experience), or BSc (3+ years' experience) in immunology, molecular biology, or related field with significant relevant experience.
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Proven expertise as a subject matter expert in ligand-binding immunoassay techniques (expert level for MSD plus one of: Gyrolab, Simoa, SMC-Pro, NULISA, Ella).
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Demonstrated experience in leading bioanalytical project strategy.
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Experience developing robust, state-of-the-art assays for bioanalytical characterization of pharmacokinetics in preclinical and clinical studies, including complex large molecule bioanalysis (e.g., multi-specific antibodies, T cell engagers).
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Expertise in target engagement and occupancy biomarker assay development, including fit-for-purpose approaches.
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Demonstrated experience with total and free assay development to support dose modelling.
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Bioanalytical support for non-GLP IND-enabling studies, including assay qualification and tech transfer for GxP-like and GxP studies.
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Ability to independently design, execute, and troubleshoot assays.
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Proficient in data analysis using Softmax Pro and MSD Workbench.
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Maintain high-quality documentation in electronic lab notebooks and prepare technical reports for regulatory submissions.
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Interpret complex datasets for key project decisions as part of cross-functional, multi-platform teams.
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Effective collaboration in a matrix environment and presentation of findings to scientific and management audiences.
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Agile and adaptable, able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.
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Strong publication record, communication, and organizational skills; proven accountability and teamwork.



Desirable for the role:

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Experience implementing AI and automation in laboratory and data workflows.
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Experience with ultrasensitive immunoassay platforms (e.g., Simoa, SMC-Pro, NULISA).
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Experience across additional analytical platforms (e.g., spatial, circulatory, molecular technologies such as imaging, cytometry, PCR).
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Background in developing and executing multiplexed immunoassays on Luminex.
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Previous involvement in pharmaceutical research with comprehensive understanding of drug discovery phases and related bioanalytical requirements.
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Basic coding skills for laboratory and data automation.



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 four 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.



Ready to make an impact?

Are you ready to make a meaningful and lasting difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to push the boundaries of science and transform medicine. Please submit your application; CV and cover letter, between 15 January 2026 and 28 February 2026.

Make a more meaningful impact to patients' lives around the globe

At AstraZeneca, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines - for the world's most complex diseases. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and shaping the patient ecosystem.

Join a key international site for AstraZeneca. Discover countless opportunities to grow and develop your personal career, experience and skills.

Always advancing our scientific knowledge and helping to shape the future of healthcare for the greatest and swiftest impact on disease.

We are seeking highly motivated, skilled Scientists with experience in Molecular Biology, Automation and Omics sequencing technologies.

You will perform in vitro omics-enabled safety assessment by generating large-scale, high-throughput transcriptomics to seek a mechanistic understanding of toxicities from projects developing novel medicines.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of Scientists to apply ground-breaking Omics technologies and push the boundaries of predictive safety science with our vision in mind: to deliver innovative safety science to help restore patient's lives.



About the Role

This lab-based, cross-functional role spans the Safety Innovation and NGS/Transcriptomics teams at AstraZeneca R&D in Gothenburg, Sweden. The role is a 12-month temporary assignment, ideally starting in March or April 2026. In this role, you will contribute to our omics-enabled safety assessment efforts by generating large-scale, high-throughput transcriptomics data that supports critical safety decision-making in drug discovery and development. You'll help deliver robust data that underpins projects across therapy areas.

You will work with state-of-the-art automation and sequencing technologies, ensuring that the data underpinning our drug discovery pipeline is of the highest quality.



Your Impact & Responsibilities

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Execute end-to-end NGS/Transcriptomics workflows, from sample handling to library preparation and sequencing.
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Gain hands-on experience with automated liquid handling platforms in 384-well plate formats.
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Perform rigorous quality control (QC) on libraries and sequencing runs to ensure data integrity.
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Contribute to the development and refinement of evolving sequencing protocols as technology advances.
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Work closely with scientists from different functions to deliver data-driven insights.



Who You Are

We are looking for a motivated scientist with a "can-do" attitude and a high level of precision. You should be comfortable in a fast-paced lab environment and possess.



Essential Requirements

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BSc or MSc in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genomics, or a related life science discipline.
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A lab-based hands-on experience working with NGS assays, especially RNA-Seq.
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Strong attention to detail, excellent record-keeping skills, and a genuine interest in high-throughput technologies and automation.
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Applicants must have the eligibility to work in Sweden for 12 months from the start date (estimated March/April 2026).



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.


So, what's next?

Are you ready to make a meaningful and lasting difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to push the boundaries of science and transform medicine! Please submit your application, preferably both a resume and a cover letter, no later than 25th January 2026.

At AstraZeneca, we turn bold science into life changing medicines. This is a place where ambitious ideas meet innovative technology, and collaboration makes the impossible possible! Within our Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS) function, Safety Innovation designs, selects, and develops safer medicines across the pipeline, from first in class discovery to late-stage development.

We are now seeking an Associate Director, Cardiac Safety (In Vitro), to join our team in Gothenburg, strengthening our Cardiovascular Safety group at the intersection of advanced biology, novel modalities, and translational safety to directly impact patient lives. The position is located at our Gothenburg site, a truly inspiring place to work and home to more than 2,400 colleagues representing over 50 countries. Here, the legacy and the next era of scientific breakthroughs come together. We believe diversity among our people is key to turning discoveries into reality.

About the role

As Associate Director, Cardiac Safety, you will be a scientific leader driving discovery and safety evaluation for novel therapies across AstraZeneca's therapy areas. You will deploy and evolve modern in vitro systems and new approach methodologies (NAMs). You will integrate deep phenotyping, including multiomics, high content imaging, and computational insights. This work aims to solve complex cardiovascular safety questions. This hands-on, high-impact role involves composing strategy and running specific experiments. You will translate mechanisms into decisions to speed innovation safely.

What you will do

Lead custom in vitro safety strategies. Build, perform, and interpret investigational and mechanistic studies to predict, assess, and reduce cardiovascular risks related to targets and chemistry. This enables confident, data-driven progression.

* Drive delivery across multiple projects: Prioritize and balance speed with scientific rigor to meet Cardiac Safety group objectives and portfolio needs.
* Provide expert counsel: Advise project teams and governance on cardiac biology and safety, shaping decisions with high quality data and clear narratives.
* Build next generation models: Characterize and validate advanced in vitro models and NAMs to elevate translational relevance in risk assessment.
* Innovate and influence: Develop and implement novel cardiovascular safety solutions, methods, and proposals that push scientific boundaries while aligning with business and regulatory needs.
* Share and showcase impact: Publish in high quality journals and present at internal and external forums, amplifying AstraZeneca's leadership in cardiovascular safety science.

Essential Requirements

* Degree in Biological Sciences with proven experience, or a PhD with deep understanding of cardiac biology or toxicology; equivalent expertise considered.
* Proven experience in drug discovery and/or toxicology, with a strong record of independent research in industry, biotech, or academia.
* Demonstrated ability to compose, build, and complete in vitro studies evaluating therapeutic effects in complex biological systems.
* Strong background in building, qualifying, and validating complex laboratory-based models with translational endpoints.
* Evidence of leadership through recent publications and experience leading manuscript drafting and peer review.

To succeed in this role, you will bring the following:

* Team oriented, reliable, and results focused; contributes to an open, positive, and inclusive environment.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with strong customer and collaborator management; committed to continuous development.
* Ability to challenge conventional thinking and implement creative ideas, balanced with strong understanding of AstraZeneca's regulatory framework.
* Commitment to Good Laboratory Science, Safety, Health and Environment standards, and relevant external regulations.

Why join us?

Step into a role where you will build the future of cardiac safety science with pioneering platforms and data-rich approaches. You will convert complex biology into clear, actionable safety decisions to help bring breakthrough medicines to patients faster. Along the way, you will grow your impact on a global stage, collaborating across a truly international, matrixed organisation where bold ideas travel fast and genuinely matter.

What's next?

If this role sounds interesting to you, please apply with your cover letter and CV by 18 January 2026. We will review applications after the closing date and aim to hold interviews toward the end of January.



Find out more about AstraZeneca Sweden here: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/sweden

Join a global, science-led company where your work in regulatory process excellence enables faster, compliant access to medicines for patients worldwide!

We are looking for someone that would like to join our Regulatory Process team as Director within Regulatory Process.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of process, data, and technology-partnering across groups and systems to modernise how we operate and drive continuous improvement.You will be able to collaborate with internal stakeholders across regions and functions, opportunity to engage with health authority industry group and vendor initiatives, to shape best-in-class regulatory practices.

At AstraZeneca, every one of us plays a part in bringing life-changing medicines to patients. We are driven by science, united by our purpose, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for people, society, and the planet. We foster an inclusive, innovative environment where you can thrive-growing your career while shaping the future of health. If you are passionate about transforming how global regulatory processes deliver patient impact, this is the place to do it.

As a Director Regulatory Process, you will steward a nominated area within Regulatory Processes-such as Clinical Trial Applications, Labelling, Marketing Applications, License Maintenance, or Regulatory Information Management. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of processes in your area: from design and development through implementation, continuous improvement, and customer support-ensuring compliance with applicable industry regulations and AstraZeneca Global and Local Policies. You will build strong relationships across Regulatory Affairs and relevant functions to execute strategy, govern current procedural documents, and deliver measurable business benefits.

What you'll do

* Own and be accountable for the long-term stewardship and successful delivery of business benefits across your nominated group of processes.
* Fulfil all responsibilities of the Business Process Owner (BPO; when tasks are delegated, retain accountability for setting and communicating strategy and timelines.
* Demonstrate and foster a culture of ownership and holistic, efficient issue management that meets business needs and ensures top-tier customer and stakeholder engagement.
* Engage and influence key internal and external stakeholders (also beyond Regulatory) to drive strategy, development, and continuous improvement of processes, technology, and services.
* Ensure customer requirements are understood, critically evaluated, prioritised, and addressed; partner with line managers and leadership to align needs and resources and provide clear rationale for non-addressed areas.
* Ensure internal processes are fit for purpose and lead improvements with relevant stakeholders.
* Partner with Systems counterparts to drive an integrated, holistic approach across processes and systems.
* Act as the primary escalation point for risks and issues within the assigned area.
* Monitor overall performance of processes and technology; track KPIs, oversee timely and quality CAPAs, and act on insights from Quality & Risk Management.
* Actively seek and promote creative, innovative ideas that drive performance and bring new solutions to customers.
* Project manage to agreed targets and provide expert operational and/or strategic regulatory or pharmacovigilance input to cross-functional teams.
* Ensure relationships and interfaces are managed effectively across internal teams and with external partners.

Essential requirements

* University degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.
* Knowledge and understanding of global regulatory and pharmacovigilance requirements, balanced with industry standards to achieve business goals.
* Experience in design, development, implementation, maintenance, continuous improvement, and customer support for business processes in the area of focus.
* Experience authoring standards documents (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures).
* Experience developing and delivering training via virtual meetings and other media.
* Experience leading teams as a line manager or project lead.
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
* Extensive knowledge and skills in project management, specifically in leading teams.
* Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Able to work with a high degree of autonomy.
* Able to represent AstraZeneca externally where required.

Desirable requirements

* PhD in a scientific discipline.
* Knowledge of new and developing regulatory and pharmacovigilance expectations.
* Experience with inspection activities.

Key capabilities

* Understanding of governance processes.
* Process improvement expertise (e.g., Lean methodology).
* Strong collaboration and coordination skills.
* Financial acumen and resource prioritisation.
* Ability to drive outcomes across matrix teams.
* Open to multiple perspectives, with a balanced, solution-focused approach.

So, what's next?
If this sounds like you, we're ready to hear your story and explore how you can help us advance regulatory excellence and deliver for patients.

We're looking forward to your application!

At AstraZeneca, we turn bold science into life changing medicines. This is a place where ambitious ideas meet innovative technology, and collaboration makes the impossible possible! Within our Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS) function, Safety Innovation designs, selects, and develops safer medicines across the pipeline, from first in class discovery to late-stage development.



We are now seeking an Associate Director, Cardiac Safety (In Vitro), to join our team in Gothenburg, strengthening our Cardiovascular Safety group at the intersection of advanced biology, novel modalities, and translational safety to directly impact patient lives. The position is located at our Gothenburg site, a truly inspiring place to work and home to more than 2,400 colleagues representing over 50 countries. Here, the legacy and the next era of scientific breakthroughs come together. We believe diversity among our people is key to turning discoveries into reality.



About the role

As Associate Director, Cardiac Safety, you will be a scientific leader driving discovery and safety evaluation for novel therapies across AstraZeneca's therapy areas. You will deploy and evolve modern in vitro systems and new approach methodologies (NAMs). You will integrate deep phenotyping, including multiomics, high content imaging, and computational insights. This work aims to solve complex cardiovascular safety questions. This hands-on, high-impact role involves composing strategy and running specific experiments. You will translate mechanisms into decisions to speed innovation safely.



What you will do

Lead custom in vitro safety strategies. Build, perform, and interpret investigational and mechanistic studies to predict, assess, and reduce cardiovascular risks related to targets and chemistry. This enables confident, data-driven progression.

* Drive delivery across multiple projects: Prioritize and balance speed with scientific rigor to meet Cardiac Safety group objectives and portfolio needs.
* Provide expert counsel: Advise project teams and governance on cardiac biology and safety, shaping decisions with high quality data and clear narratives.
* Build next generation models: Characterize and validate advanced in vitro models and NAMs to elevate translational relevance in risk assessment.
* Innovate and influence: Develop and implement novel cardiovascular safety solutions, methods, and proposals that push scientific boundaries while aligning with business and regulatory needs.
* Share and showcase impact: Publish in high quality journals and present at internal and external forums, amplifying AstraZeneca's leadership in cardiovascular safety science.



Essential Requirements

* Degree in Biological Sciences with proven experience, or a PhD with deep understanding of cardiac biology or toxicology; equivalent expertise considered.
* Proven experience in drug discovery and/or toxicology, with a strong record of independent research in industry, biotech, or academia.
* Demonstrated ability to compose, build, and complete in vitro studies evaluating therapeutic effects in complex biological systems.
* Strong background in building, qualifying, and validating complex laboratory-based models with translational endpoints.
* Evidence of leadership through recent publications and experience leading manuscript drafting and peer review.



To succeed in this role, you will bring the following:

* Team oriented, reliable, and results focused; contributes to an open, positive, and inclusive environment.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with strong customer and collaborator management; committed to continuous development.
* Ability to challenge conventional thinking and implement creative ideas, balanced with strong understanding of AstraZeneca's regulatory framework.
* Commitment to Good Laboratory Science, Safety, Health and Environment standards, and relevant external regulations.



Why join us?

Step into a role where you will build the future of cardiac safety science with pioneering platforms and data-rich approaches. You will convert complex biology into clear, actionable safety decisions to help bring breakthrough medicines to patients faster. Along the way, you will grow your impact on a global stage, collaborating across a truly international, matrixed organisation where bold ideas travel fast and genuinely matter.



What's next?

If this role sounds interesting to you, please apply with your cover letter and CV by 7 January 2026. We will review applications after the closing date and aim to hold interviews toward the end of January.



Find out more about AstraZeneca Sweden here: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/sweden

Are you a scientist with expertise in biomolecular NMR spectroscopy and a passion for applying your skills to characterize molecular interactions and drive drug discovery? Do you want to leverage your experience to advance the use of NMR in impactful drug discovery projects, while developing your career within a company that values scientific innovation and transforms ideas into life-changing treatments? We at AstraZeneca have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team!

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopist to join our Biophysics team within Discovery Sciences.

AstraZeneca is committed to the development of next generation innovative medicines. To help us with this we are looking for a scientist with passion, expertise and experience to join our Protein Science, Structural Biology and Biophysics department as a lab-based Senior Scientist within the Biophysics team. The team is based in our vibrant R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden and applies biophysical technologies across a range of different modalities to support drug discovery from target validation to drug candidate. You will be part of a team of enthusiastic scientists that deliver deep technical and scientific expertise by applying molecular biophysical methods, including SPR, NMR, ITC, DSF, MST, HDX-MS and single molecule approaches. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development and execution of research strategies for the discovery of new medicines - and be focused on the field of biomolecular NMR spectroscopy.

What you will do:
The role of Senior Scientist is a laboratory-based position supporting the characterization of biomolecular interactions in drug discovery, with a core focus on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The successful candidate will apply NMR spectroscopy to support fragment-based screening, hit validation from small molecule hit finding activities including HTS and DEL screening, and the development of small molecule therapeutics targeting both protein and RNA systems. While the primary focus will be on stable protein targets, the role may also involve studying highly flexible systems, such as RNA and intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), to provide deeper molecular insights when required.



You will play a critical role in designing and implementing advanced NMR experiments tailored to specific research needs, including analyzing target-ligand interactions, as well as supporting fragment-based screening campaigns. You will conduct detailed studies to investigate binding specificity using both 1D- and 2D-NMR experiments whilst ensuring high-quality data collection and analysis. Your findings will contribute to the understanding of molecular mechanisms and support the development of drug candidates. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, integrating the NMR results with broader research efforts to drive drug discovery projects forward.



To excel in this role, you will bring deep expertise in biomolecular NMR spectroscopy, including your experience working with proteins as well as using other biophysical techniques such as SPR, ITC and/or DSF. You will be expected to independently manage experimental workflows, from sample preparation through data acquisition and analysis, and provide insights to guide drug discovery strategies. A commitment to scientific rigor, teamwork, and effective communication will be key, as you will work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines including medicinal chemistry, biology, pharmacology and structural biology while presenting your findings in internal and external forums.



This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful drug discovery projects while developing professionally in a supportive and innovative environment. You will stay abreast of advancements in NMR spectroscopy and biophysics, applying the latest methodologies to enhance research outcomes. A positive, goal-oriented attitude, combined with strong problem-solving skills, will ensure success in this dynamic and challenging role.

Essential requirements for the role:

* PhD or equivalent experience in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related field

* Hands on experience with biomolecular NMR, including 1D, 2D and ideally 3D experiments, and a strong track record in using NMR to explore biomolecular ligand interactions

* Familiarity with fragment-based screening and hit validation using NMR, together with confidence in tools like TopSpin, NMRPipe or CCPN for data analysis

* Experience with laboratory automation, workflow design or process optimization is highly welcome

* A track record of scientific communication through publications, presentations or similar contributions that reflect engagement and curiosity

Desirable requirements for the role:

* Experience exploring the structure and dynamics of flexible systems, including RNA and intrinsically disordered proteins

* Exposure to biophysical techniques such as SPR, ITC, MST or DSF, and an interest in combining these approaches with NMR to deepen understanding of molecular interactions

* Familiarity with protein expression, purification and characterization methods

* Experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment, with the confidence to work independently while managing several projects in a dynamic drug discovery setting

* Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex findings to multidisciplinary teams





What's next?
Does this sound like your next challenge and place to work? We look forward to your application no later than December 14, 2025.

If you would like to know more about the position, the team or working at AstraZeneca, please reach out to hiring manager Stefan Geschwindner at stefan.geschwindner@astrazeneca.com

Are you passionate about Machine Learning and AI? Do you have the expertise to lead and inspire a high-performing enterprise AI team, whilst imparting deep and up-to-date technical hands on coding expertise in applied AI ? AstraZeneca is looking for an experienced Director of AI Engineering to join our dynamic team focused on using advanced technologies to solve high-impact strategic challenges in support of AstraZeneca's 2030 ambitions. If you are ready to make a real difference and drive innovation in a company committed to turning ideas into life-changing medicines, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.



About the Role - Director of AI Engineering

As the Director of AI Engineering, you will lead a team of AI Engineers in Gothenburg, collaborating deeply with product teams, product managers, and designers to build state-of-the-art reusable AI services and assets. These solutions will help accelerate our business outcomes and drive innovation across AstraZeneca. You will work closely with AI engineering product groups to integrate the latest features and capabilities, ensuring our AI solutions are at the forefront of technological advancements.



Key Responsibilities:

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Team and technical leadership: Inspire and manage a team of AI Engineers, fostering growth and career development whilst imparting deep and up-to-date technical expertise in applied AI. Be as comfortable sourcing and defining projects as you are hands on team member code, proactively ensuring the highest engineering and software standards in the AI products that you build.

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Collaboration: Work closely with product teams, leaders, and architecture teams to deliver AI solutions grounded in consistent, repeatable enterprise patterns and practices.

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Innovation: Stay up-to-date and informed about the rapidly evolving AI landscape, integrating new algorithmic advancements into our solutions.

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Problem Solving: Represent the AI engineering team, unblocking issues and driving alignment with senior management.

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Delivery: Lead the planning and execution of key AI deliverables, structuring and streamlining delivery patterns across the Reusable AI Services portfolio.

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Stakeholder Engagement: Develop effective relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure optimal utilization of resources and services.

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Technical Excellence: Promote best practices in agile AI product development, software engineering, and model research. Define and implement golden-path standards and lead deep-expertise into one or more AI sub-domains (such as optimisation, language, muti-modal, prediction, deployment).

Essential Skills/Experience:

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Background as a senior AI engineer with significant experience in leading agile AI products and services.

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Bsc/MSc/Ph.D degree in Computer Science or related quantitative field

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Experience leading and managing junior and mid-level colleagues, delivering technical workshops and providing advanced technical mentorship.

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Experience in planning and executing complex AI projects within high-performing engineering teams.

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Ability to translate customer demands into detailed and actionable software briefs.

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Experience with regulatory or compliance settings, appreciating the documentation and diligence required for ethical AI.

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Expertise in developing machine learning models using cloud platforms, building APIs, and deploying web services.

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Advanced software development skills in Python and familiarity with database systems (e.g., , No, graph).

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Proven leadership in software development best practices (software architecting, linting, CI/CD, unit tests, OOP, Git).

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Strong understanding of algorithm design, development, optimisation, and scaling.

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Excellent communication, business analysis, and consultancy skills, with the ability to work with various senior business and technical stakeholders.

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Passion for advising on best-in-class delivery patterns that enable AI developers to do their best work.

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Strong bias for action and results.

What We Offer:

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Opportunity to lead a high-impact AI team at AstraZeneca, making a real difference in healthcare.

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Collaborative and innovative work environment with access to cutting-edge AI technologies.

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Professional growth and career development opportunities.

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Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Are you ready to shape the future of AI at AstraZeneca? Apply now to join us on this exciting journey!

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your ambitious spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to patients, society and the planet.



As Senior Director, IT Quality & Compliance, you will play a vital role, working within the Strategy, Performance, and Quality team to safeguard our Licence to Operate. Your focus will be ensuring that our IT systems and services consistently meet the highest standards for quality and compliance-particularly with GxP, but also SOx and evolving regulatory requirements. You'll lead a diverse, global team dedicated to sustaining operational excellence, driving a proactive compliance culture, and enabling AstraZeneca to remain at the forefront of change and innovation.



This is both an operationally accountable and forward-looking role. You will balance daily delivery with ongoing transformation and improvement, ensuring IT Quality & Compliance is a trusted business partner-enabling innovation while protecting patients, products, and AstraZeneca's reputation.



Accountabilities:

GxP Compliance Excellence:
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of our IT Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring GxP requirements are met or exceeded. Oversee inspection readiness and successful outcomes for regulatory audits and inspections.

SOx Programme Oversight:
Direct IT SOx compliance activities-covering management testing, remediation, and coordination for both external and internal audits-through a dedicated, specialist team.

Protect our Licence to Operate:
Sustain AstraZeneca's readiness to meet all regulatory requirements, with GxP as the primary focus, ensuring a robust and compliant IT landscape at all times.

Global Leadership for Quality & Compliance:
Lead, inspire, and develop a team of approximately 65 professionals based in 10+ countries, creating a culture of operational rigor, inclusivity, high performance, and continuous learning.

Operational & Strategic Change:
Deliver daily compliance while proactively driving process improvements, digital adoption, and transformation that advances AstraZeneca's strategic goals.

Stakeholder Engagement:
Represent IT quality and compliance to internal and external partners, including regulatory agencies, auditors, and executive stakeholders-acting as a credible expert and trusted advisor.

Culture & Capability Building:
Champion a resilient, values-driven team culture. Invest in developing people, building leadership succession, and ensuring lasting strength and adaptability across the global function.



Essential Skills & Experience

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Extensive experience leading global quality or compliance teams-preferably spanning multiple regions or time zones-in a highly regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environment.
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Deep, hands-on expertise with GxP regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, EMA, MHRA), including implementation and management of IT QMS and successful regulatory inspection outcomes.
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Demonstrated track record managing IT SOx/financial controls compliance programmes, including direct involvement in audit cycles and external auditor engagement.
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Operational accountability for sustaining compliance and licence to operate, alongside proven capability to deliver strategic change and transformation.
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Outstanding people leadership skills, including experience of matrix management, building international teams, and developing high-performing, inclusive cultures.
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Excellent proven communication, influencing, and collaboration skills, with the ability to operate effectively at all levels-internally and externally.
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Proven strong judgment and pragmatic decision-making in balancing compliance, quality, and business needs.
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Resilience, calm, and tenacity under pressure, with the capability to manage urgent compliance challenges alongside long-term strategic objectives.



Desirable Skills & Experience

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Experience leading digital transformation or significant change initiatives in quality or compliance functions.
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Additional professional qualifications (e.g., ISPE PCC, CPIP, ISACA CISM) are advantageous.
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Exposure to IT infrastructure or application development, and/or cross-functional leadership in technology-enabled settings.



When we bring together diverse teams, we spark bold thinking and the power to inspire life-changing medicine. Our hybrid working approach blends the benefits of in-person collaboration (a minimum average of three days per week in the office) with flexibility to support each individual's way of working.



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.

Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Make the impossible possible by building partnerships and ecosystems, creating new ways of working and driving scale and speed to deliver exponential growth. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in our mission to improve global public health!

We welcome your applications not later than 7th November 2025.