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Analytical Project Senior Scientist Pharmaceutical Development AstraZeneca · Sweden - Gothenburg
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Analytical Project Senior Scientist Pharmaceutical Development 

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🗓️ Posted 2026-10-03 Sweden - Gothenburg Full-time Hybrid Science Technology
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 45,000 GBP–65,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

o feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

Responsibilities

  • ● Method development & validation : Design, develop, validate and transfer analytical methods (e.g., HPLC/UPLC, LC-MS, dissolution, impurity profiling, including stability indicating methods) and specification setting.
  • ● Characterisation & performance : Lead drug product characterization and stability programs.
  • ● Cross functional collaboration : Work closely with formulators, device engineers, aerosol scientists, manufacturing sites and external partners/CMOs to integrate analytical deliverables into project plans.
  • ● Problem solving : Lead complex investigations, root cause analyses and data integrity assessments; drive timely resolution and preventive actions.
  • ● Ways of working & innovation : Enable learning between projects, and lead science/technology initiatives including patenting and/or publishing.
  • ● Quality & governance : Ensure GxP compliance where applicable, data integrity, rigorous study design and clear communication to governance bodies.
  • ● CMC & regulatory : Author/review analytical CMC content for IND/IMPD/NDA/MAA, as well as validation reports, method transfer documents, specifications, responses to regulatory queries and other CMC and regulatory documents.
  • ● Analytical strategy & control : Develop the analytical control strategy aligned with ICH guidelines across clinical phases.
  • ● Technical supervision & coaching : Provide scientific, regulatory and technical supervision; mentor and coach colleagues to enable project objectives and build capability.

Requirements

  • ● MSc or PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant scientific subject area (Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related).
  • ● Practical experience with data and workflow tools used in analytical development (e.g., ELN/CDS, statistical software such as JMP/Minitab, and basic scripting in Python/R for data wrangling, visualization, and predictive model deployment).
  • ● Strong proficiency with chromatographic techniques (HPLC/UPLC; LC-MS), dissolution and/or aerosol characterization techniques used for inhaled product (such as impactor analysis) and complementary methodologies for small and/or large molecules.
  • ● Demonstrated business and digital acumen, including:
  • ● Comfort working with data-rich environments and using digital tools to enhance scientific insight and decision-making.
  • ● The ability to engage with emerging AI-enabled, automation, or advanced analytics approaches and translate them into practical, compliant applications within analytical development.
  • ● A curious approach towards new technologies, with the judgement to balance innovation, scientific rigor, and regulatory expectations.
  • ● Proficiency in English, oral and written.
  • ● Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • ● Desired requirements
  • ● Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and drive data driven decisions.
  • ● Fundamental digital and data capability relevant to analytical development, including proficiency with multivariate experimental design and basic DoE concepts for method and process understanding; working knowledge of statistics for analytical science (e.g., regression, ANOVA, capability/variation analysis, stability trending, OOS/OOT investigation).
  • ● For inhalation: advanced performance assessment techniques and aerosol characterisation; for oral products: solid-state characterisation (e.g., XRPD, DSC, TGA) and dissolution strategy.
  • ● 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.
  • ● We welcome your application no later than 16th October 2026
  • ● Please tailor your application for this role
  • ● Date Posted 02-okt.-2026
  • ● Closing Date 15-okt.-2026