Associate Director, Chemical Development

AstraZeneca

Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; not specified; benefits
Hybrid (3 days a week in the office)
Small molecule api development
Synthetic process development
Scale-up assessment
AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director of Chemical Development in Macclesfield, UK, to lead a team in developing synthetic processes for small molecule drug substances. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and collaboration to drive the development of reliable medicines and enhance the capabilities of the Chemistry function

Job Summary

  • Lead world-class small molecule chemistry development that turns bold science into reliable medicines for patients.
  • You will be responsible for leading a team within the Chemistry function developing synthetic manufacturing processes and supporting regulatory documentation.
  • Here, your leadership turns complex science into dependable supply for patients worldwide.

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AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director of Chemical Development in Macclesfield, UK, to lead a team in developing synthetic processes for small molecule drug substances. The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and collaboration to drive the development of reliable medicines and enhance the capabilities of the Chemistry function.

Salary

Competitive salary; Not specified; Benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • small molecule API development
  • synthetic process development
  • scale-up assessment
  • control strategy development
  • technology transfer
  • regulatory submissions authoring

Nice-to-have

  • digital approaches adoption
  • new synthetic manufacturing technology
  • lean principles
  • kindness alongside ambition

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated people leadership skills
  • Track record of leading development and scale-up
  • Proven experience in authoring module 3.2 regulatory submissions

Work Rights

Not specified

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