Synthetic Chemist (senior Research Scientist)

AstraZeneca

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Not specified (likely in-office due to the nature of the role and laboratory work).
Synthetic chemistry delivery expertise
Contemporary synthetic organic chemistry
Solve complex chemistry problems
AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Research Scientist specializing in synthetic chemistry to join their team in Cambridge, UK. The role involves developing innovative synthetic strategies for oncology medicines, contributing to drug discovery processes, and working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

Job Summary

  • As part of the Medicinal Chemistry Discovery Process group you will be responsible for conceiving and implementing innovative synthetic strategies while using your personal lab delivery expertise to help solve complex chemistry problems to deliver the next generation of Oncology medicines.
  • Join a team where bold science meets practical delivery, and where chemists sit shoulder-to-shoulder with data scientists, clinicians, and biologists to fast-track ideas into medicines.
  • Your chemistry will not sit on a shelf—it will shape real treatment possibilities and contribute to a mission focused on changing outcomes in cancer.

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AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Research Scientist specializing in synthetic chemistry to join their team in Cambridge, UK. The role involves developing innovative synthetic strategies for oncology medicines, contributing to drug discovery processes, and working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Synthetic chemistry delivery expertise
  • Contemporary synthetic organic chemistry
  • Solve complex chemistry problems
  • Propose experimental strategies
  • Troubleshoot laboratory problems
  • Cross-disciplinary project team representation

Nice-to-have

  • Working with external partners
  • Interface between Medicinal Chemistry and Process Chemistry
  • Bold science meets practical delivery
  • Kindness alongside drive

Key Requirements

  • Degree or PhD in chemistry-related discipline
  • Practical experience of synthetic chemistry delivery
  • Awareness of scale up and route development
  • Deliver multi gram quantities
  • Effective communication and scientific drive
  • Excellent team-working skills
  • Ability to deliver to agreed timelines

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