Synthetic Chemist (senior Research Scientist)

AstraZeneca

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Not specified (assumed hybrid based on industry norms).
Synthetic chemistry delivery expertise
Contemporary synthetic organic chemistry
Troubleshoot laboratory problems
AstraZeneca is seeking a Synthetic Chemist (Senior Research Scientist) to join their Cambridge team, focusing on innovative synthetic chemistry for oncology drug development. The role emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and practical delivery to enhance patient outcomes in cancer treatment

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 Synthetic Chemist (Senior Research Scientist) to join their Cambridge team, focusing on innovative synthetic chemistry for oncology drug development. The role emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and practical delivery to enhance patient outcomes in cancer treatment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Synthetic chemistry delivery expertise
  • Contemporary synthetic organic chemistry
  • Troubleshoot laboratory problems
  • Cross-disciplinary project team representation
  • Deliver multi gram quantities

Nice-to-have

  • Working with external partners
  • Interface between Medicinal Chemistry and Process Chemistry
  • High throughput experimentation
  • Flow chemistry
  • Biocatalysis
  • Process safety understanding

Key Requirements

  • Degree or Ph.D. in chemistry-related discipline
  • Practical synthetic chemistry experience
  • Awareness of scale up and route development
  • Effective communication and scientific drive
  • Excellent team-working skills

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