Synthetic Chemist (senior Research Scientist)

AstraZeneca

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Not specified (assumed to be on-site based on the company culture and role requirements).
Synthetic organic chemistry expertise
Innovative synthetic strategies
Solve complex chemistry problems
AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Research Scientist specializing in Synthetic Chemistry to join their team in Cambridge, UK. The role focuses on developing innovative synthetic strategies for oncology medicines, contributing to drug discovery processes, and working collaboratively within a cross-disciplinary team

Job Summary

  • At AstraZeneca, innovation is more than just research; we are passionate about providing innovative, effective medicines that make a real difference in important areas of healthcare.
  • 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.

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AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Research Scientist specializing in Synthetic Chemistry to join their team in Cambridge, UK. The role focuses on developing innovative synthetic strategies for oncology medicines, contributing to drug discovery processes, and working collaboratively within a cross-disciplinary team.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Synthetic organic chemistry expertise
  • Innovative synthetic strategies
  • Solve complex chemistry problems
  • Lead optimisation to candidate selection
  • Multi gram quantities delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Working with external partners
  • Interface between medicinal and process chemistry
  • Process safety understanding
  • Kindness alongside drive

Key Requirements

  • Degree or PhD in chemistry
  • Synthetic chemistry delivery experience
  • Awareness of scale up and route development
  • Communication and scientific drive
  • Team-working skills and timely delivery

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