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
  • Strong digital acumen

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