Senior Material Scientist - Pharmaceutical Product Development
AstraZeneca
Gothenburg, Sweden
Material science characterization techniques
Physical chemistry principles application
Drug substance-excipient interaction analysis
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centred pharmaceutical company focusing on discovering, developing, and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases
Job Summary
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centred pharmaceutical company focusing on discovering, developing, and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases.
You will operate at the interfaces and strengthen our understanding of how critical material attributes influence process robustness and product performance while working closely with formulators, process engineers, analysts, and external collaborators.
We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility, working on average a minimum of three days per week from the office.
Matching Summary
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centred pharmaceutical company focusing on discovering, developing, and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Material science characterization techniques
Physical chemistry principles application
Drug substance-excipient interaction analysis
Lab-based experimental design and execution
Digital-first strategies and in silico modeling
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Regulatory documentation and compliance
Nice-to-have
Pharmaceutical manufacturability knowledge
Multivariate analysis and data visualization
Generative AI and structure-informatics experience
Outsourced partner management
GLP/GMP standards experience
Scientific publication and presentation record
Positive collaborative problem-solving attitude
Key Requirements
PhD and/or BSc/MSc in relevant scientific field
Industrial experience in material science or related area
Proven expertise in powder rheometry and particle size analysis
Experience leading scientific activities in multi-disciplinary teams
Experience with pharmaceutical regulatory authoring