Senior Scientist-analytical Project Lead, Global Product Development

AstraZeneca

Durham, NC, USA
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Analytical chemistry expertise
Oral solid dosage form experience
Hplc/uplc and lc-ms proficiency
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Scientist-Analytical Project Lead in Durham, NC, to lead analytical strategies for drug product development, particularly focusing on oral solid dosage forms. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pharmaceutical analytical science, project leadership, and a strong analytical background. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads the analytical strategy and delivery for oral solid dosage forms from early development through commercialization.
  • The successful candidate will champion laboratory automation and integrate AI/ML tools to accelerate drug development processes.
  • Candidates must possess significant experience leading teams within a global organization and managing external partners or CMOs.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Scientist-Analytical Project Lead in Durham, NC, to lead analytical strategies for drug product development, particularly focusing on oral solid dosage forms. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pharmaceutical analytical science, project leadership, and a strong analytical background. **

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Analytical chemistry expertise
  • Oral solid dosage form experience
  • HPLC/UPLC and LC-MS proficiency
  • Method development and validation
  • CMC regulatory submission authoring
  • GMP/GxP compliance knowledge
  • Cross-functional project leadership

Nice-to-have

  • AI/ML and data analytics adoption
  • Laboratory automation championing
  • Six Sigma problem solving skills
  • Inhaled or parenteral product experience
  • Python/R scripting for data wrangling
  • Statistical modeling for shelf life
  • Patenting and publishing experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years experience
  • Master's degree with 6+ years experience
  • PhD or equivalent experience required
  • Current knowledge of regulatory CMC requirements
  • Experience authoring IND/NDA/MAA content

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