Senior Scientist Formulation - Pharmaceutical Product Development

We are looking for a lab-basedformulationsenior scientist in late phasedrugdevelopmenttodevelop commercial oral or inhaled dosage formsand hasa passion for application of digital tools. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues in a multiskilled environment to assess, design, develop, and deliver high-quality clinical and commercialdrug productformulations and processes, while ensuring the work is appropriately documented.You can expect to contribute to programs of laboratory scale experiments with line of sight for commercial manufacture by using modelling and simulation approaches as first intent,combined with hands-on experimental work as needed. We are looking for a candidate whothrivesworking in ahigh-pacedenvironment and has anopen-minded andflexibleapproach. Typical responsibilities for this role: - Be part of cross-functional teams developing formulations of commercial oral or inhaled dosage forms of new chemical entities. - Work hands-on to generate data as well as work collaboratively with other experimentalists withdifferent backgroundsto identify/use/drive digital applications,as first intent,to strategically direct experimentation. - Be a key player to drive and further develop the digital transformationrelated to the scope of the role. - Establish strong working relationships with the Modelling & Simulation team and Global Product Development colleagues to enable an impact-driven application of modelling and simulation tools in late-stage development. - Manage your own work to achieve drug development and improvement project targets, ina timelyfashion and to agreed quality standards, by applying technical knowledge andexpertiseas well as interpreting results and adapting investigations asappropriate. - Participate in scientific and/or technology networks to increase base-line knowledge and create awareness of new developments in relevant areas **Essential requirements** - PhD or experienced MScrequired in chemical engineering, pharmacy, or a closely related scientific discipline. - Demonstratedrecentin-depthCMC(Chemistry,ManufacturingandControls)experience in formulation(drug design and product development)preferablyin oral solid dosage formsorinhaledproducts. - A strong understanding isrequired ofCMC regulatory requirements,preferablytogether with experience in preparing regulatory documentation to support clinical trials and/ormarketing authorization. - Demonstratedinterest andexpertisearerequired in the useofAI powered toolsand application ofpharmaceuticalstate-of-the-artmodelling and simulation tools. - A strong, evidence-based approach to problem solving isrequired, with the ability to make sound judgements based on robust reasoning. - Strong collaboration and communication skills arerequired. - Excellent written and spoken English isrequired. - Operates confidently and collaboratively within a globalorganization, with an integrating mind-set **Desirablerequirements for the role** - Experience ofleadingand coordinatingcommercial formulation and process development activities of new chemical entities. - Experience of continuous processing in a pharmaceutical environment. - Having a knowledge of operational requirements including GMP, Process Safety, Dataintegrityand Change Control. - Experience of working with drug design in an automated processing and factory setting. 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 challengeperceptions.That’swhy we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. Are you ready to bringnew ideasand fresh thinking to the table? Great!We welcome your application no later than**1** **st** **September2026**. **Date Posted** 18-aug.-2026 **Closing Date** 27-aug.-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to 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. ### About Us AstraZeneca är ett globalt, innovationsdrivet bioläkemedelsföretag som inspireras av vetenskapens möjligheter. Vår drivkraft är att uppfylla patientens behov inom våra terapeutiska kärnområden. Med vårt djärva tankesätt arbetar vi proaktivt med att genomföra upptäckter bortom fantasins gränser. På olika platser runtom i världen sammanför vi team som präglas av samarbetsanda för att omvandla fantastiska idéer till läkemedel som kan förändra liv. Vi förstärker vår produktportfölj och drar nytta av potentialen med en processlinje i alla stadier av läkemedelsutvecklingen. Du blir en del av ett team som ständigt utmanar vetenskapens gränser och bidrar till att det som var omöjligt igår ses som morgondagens standard. Delar du vårt fokus och vår passion? I så fall ska du börja arbeta hos oss och hjälpa oss göra skillnad för patienter. I gengäld hjälper vi dig att utvecklas mer än du trodde var möjligt. Mer information ### Championing Inclusion and Diversity Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. Mer information ### Life at AstraZeneca We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred aroun