Associate Director In Oral And Parenteral Drug Product - Formulation And Process Design
AstraZeneca
Gothenburg, Sweden
Oral and parenteral drug product development
Late-stage product development
People leadership
Lead and develop a high-performing global team of experienced pharmaceutical scientists, setting clear goals and priorities aligned to portfolio and business objectives
Job Summary
Lead and develop a high-performing global team of experienced pharmaceutical scientists, setting clear goals and priorities aligned to portfolio and business objectives.
Contribute to the definition of our Formulation and Process Design strategy for oral and/or injectable drug products and enable its effective execution through close collaboration with both scientific and line leaders.
Build capability and foster an inclusive, innovative team culture focused on scientific excellence, continuous improvement, and future‑ready skills.
Matching Summary
Lead and develop a high-performing global team of experienced pharmaceutical scientists, setting clear goals and priorities aligned to portfolio and business objectives.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Oral and Parenteral drug product development
Late-stage product development
People leadership
Scientific excellence
Lean and digital ways of working
SHE and cGMP compliance
Nice-to-have
Collaborative global working
Inclusive, innovative team culture
Problem-solving attitude
Continuous improvement
Data-informed decision-making
Key Requirements
PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or relevant degree with significant experience
Significant experience in formulation and process design
People and scientific leadership experience
Proven keen interest in developing people and organizational effectiveness