Associate Principal Scientist in Synthetic Chemistry

2 weeks ago


Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden AstraZeneca Full time

Are you an experienced Synthetic Organic Chemist with a passion for applying your skills in Medicinal Chemistry? Do you envision your future in drug discovery, creating and developing novel drug molecules? If so, this is an outstanding opportunity for you at AstraZeneca, where we follow the science to explore and innovate. We thrive in a place where the brightest and most curious minds seamlessly come together in our inclusive environment.

Our Early Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM) Medicinal Chemistry Department is a key player in the design and discovery of drug molecules. We are proud of our successful track record in delivering clinical candidates to human testing, leading to new medicines for patients. Here, we work across various molecular modalities and have expertise in small molecules, PROTACs, peptides, oligonucleotides, and drug conjugates.

We drive our pipeline and areas of scientific leadership internally and in collaboration with world experts, offering you as a scientist a unique opportunity to stay at the forefront of science.

Accountabilities:

As an Associate Principal Scientist, you will be located at AstraZeneca's dynamic R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden. Your role will be lab-based and focus on synthetic chemistry and facilitating the creation of novel drug molecules. You will actively contribute to AstraZeneca's portfolio of drug projects utilizing your synthesis, route planning, data generation, and data interpretation skills. There will be opportunities to further enhance both your synthetic and medicinal chemistry knowledge alongside the experts in the department.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry/Synthetic Chemistry with relevant industry experience.Strong knowledge of synthetic chemistry: ability to plan, prioritize, and work independently, including designing synthetic routes and problem-solving.Scientific curiosity and creativity: ability to identify, develop, and implement new technologies and approaches.Demonstrated leadership in solving complex synthetic problems.Advanced awareness of recent literature and current trends in organic synthesis.Highly self-motivated and capable of analyzing complex data to make decisive actions.Excellent teamwork, collaboration, networking, and communication skills.Proven track record of communicating your work to senior chemistry leaders and in scientific publications.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Experience in route design and scale-up chemistry in an industrial setting is preferred but not mandatory.

At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to making a positive impact. We have shaped our business around our love for science. Now, we are integrating data and technology with the latest scientific breakthroughs to reach the next wave of innovations. It's our blend of curiosity and courage that propels us forward, driven by the potential of accomplishing unprecedented feats. Empowered to take bold steps, we liberate ourselves from the fear of failure to deeply explore the biology of complex diseases and make courageous decisions.

Are you prepared to embrace new and diverse opportunities for growth and learning? This is the ideal place to craft a meaningful career as we push the boundaries of science to deliver transformative medicines. Seize the chance to join our team.

Welcome your application by May 5th, 2024

Our goal is to establish an inclusive and fair environment. We want individuals to feel a sense of belonging at AstraZeneca and Alexion, commencing with our recruitment process. We welcome and assess applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments/accommodations to support all candidates in performing at their best. If you require any adjustments/accommodations, please indicate them in the application form.


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