AdressDo you have expertise in, and passion for automation? Would you like to apply your expertise to lead the transformation of our labs in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we are proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued, energised and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
In Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D), we are the bridge between forward-thinking science and innovative medicines that help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines – from supplies for use in early toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture.
We are currently looking for a Principal Scientist – Automation and Digital in Material Design, Oral Product Development. Our vision is to transform product design and development to enable us to deliver new medicines to patients. Oral products are a key growth area for AstraZeneca, covering a wide range of projects including small molecule immediate release as well as modified release and complex formulations.
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated automation lead to join our Material Design unit in Macclesfield, UK or Gothenburg, Sweden. This is an exciting opportunity where you will take the lead in developing our Automation and Digital capabilities to transform how we collect and use data.
What you’ll do
You will join a highly collaborative team developing solutions for automating our processes to take material science and product development to the next level of efficiency, quality and innovation. You will work globally cross OPD and with our key partners within PT&D and our IT teams. You will be accountable for, and lead, automation projects, write business cases and lead change management in conjunction with implementation of new automated systems.
This is a specialist role where you will develop, maintain and deliver the global Material Design automation strategy and work collaboratively with many colleagues across sites and functions, championing the implementation of solutions available for automation, automated workflows and leading data curation and analysis tasks. You will get the opportunity to use your professional skills in a highly advanced research environment and contribute to the progression of drug projects.
Essential for the role
- Educational background at research level (PhD or MSc or equivalent experience with appropriate experience) in a relevant subject area (e.g. chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, computational sciences)
- Strong leadership skills evidenced through strategic thinking, driving change and people development
- Skills and experience in pharmaceutical solid-state and material sciences
- Scientific leadership evidenced by a strong publication track record.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to engage and collaborate across boundaries with a problem-solving attitude and focus on delivery.
- Influencing and stakeholder management
- Experience in data science and modelling, including management of large datasets
- Experience in writing or adapting code (for example Python, Matlab or similar)
- Knowledge of AI and implementation of self-optimising systems
Desirable for the role
- Experience of project management/project leadership
- Excellent knowledge of solutions available for automation with awareness of global automation suppliers and a record of leading supplier selection for automated systems and services
- Experience of workflow analysis and development
- Experience of leading automation networks and/or multi-disciplinary project teams
- Up to date knowledge of the competitive landscape, and emerging science that may impact the business.
Why AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
So, what’s next?
Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Great! We welcome your application no later than March 15th, 2024.
Please note applications must include your CV and a covering letter which presents your areas of strength/development and why you should be considered for the role.
Expectation of working in the office 3 days a week statement: When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.
Opening date: March 1st, 2024
Closing date: March 15th, 2024
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
