formulation scientist

Essential requirements:

• MSc degree in a discipline relevant to formulation science, pharmaceutical technology, chemical engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in working with formulation development or similar product development, or other laboratory skills of relevance.
• Technical competence in the field of drug product formulation development for oral and/or parenteral delivery is desirable
• Good understanding of suitable quality standards and regulatory frameworks is desirable

Soft skills:

• Delivery focused with the ability to utilize scientific and innovative thinking.
• Genuine interest in experimental work and hands-on problem solving.
• Great communication skills in English, both orally and in writing.

This is a lab based role where you will support project teams and provide your technical and scientific expertise into formulation development. You will develop and deliver different formulation systems for oral and parenteral use, with focus on liquid formulations, supporting projects in preclinical and clinical phase. You will also perform essential characterization work.

This requires a tight collaboration with other internal functions and external partners to build our capabilities in drug delivery as well as engaging with customers in the development of solutions by applying a broader perspective.

You are expected to perform lab-based experimental work in accordance with project timelines, in close collaboration with other formulators, analysts, solid state and biopharmaceutical experts The work should be documented carefully and to the right quality.

If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients’ lives, then there’s no better place to be. Join us at AstraZeneca, where we truly understand science and apply it every day to strengthen and grow our pipeline.

AstraZeneca is one of the world’s most exciting bio-pharmaceutical companies. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, we’re on a mission to turn ideas into life-changing medicines that improve patients’ lives and benefit society. We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world.

Deadline 2024-11-21 the selection process and interviews will be ongoing, so please apply as soon as possible! For more information: Please contact Malin Fridholm, malin.fridholm@randstad.se. Please note that applications sent through email will not be processed and deleted due to GDPR.