About The Position
This role is for a Drug Product Specialist, also known as a Process Scientist, to join the Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team at AstraZeneca. The position focuses on the scientific and technical aspects of new product introductions, technology transfers, and commercial manufacturing support within drug product processes. The role involves both implementing new processes and supporting existing commercial products, contributing scientific expertise in areas such as formulation, aseptic filling, lyophilization, and visual inspection.
Requirements
- MSc or higher, in biotechnology, chemical engineering, pharmacy, or another relevant life science or engineering discipline
- 3+ years of experience in biologics, pharmaceutical development, technology transfer or commercial manufacturing, with a focus on drug product
- Experience in one or more relevant areas such as formulation, aseptic filling, lyophilization, and visual inspection
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
Nice To Haves
- A PhD or other advanced specialization in a relevant field
- Previous experience at AstraZeneca
- Experience working in global and cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of single-use systems, isolator technology, or finished pack manufacturing
- Previous experience with project management
- Knowledge of digital transformation and AI applications in manufacturing, process monitoring, or technical support activities
Responsibilities
- Lead the scientific aspects in new product introductions and technology transfers for drug product processes
- Ensure commercial process robustness through process understanding, risk assessments, technical studies, data analysis, and sound scientific recommendations
- Lead process validation/process performance qualification
- Lead/contribute to Product Maintenance
- Provide product specific scientific and technical support to ongoing commercial operations
- Contribute to the development of ways of working, digital templates, and risk-based approaches to enable consistency and efficiency across MS&T activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, QA, QC, Supply Chain, global teams, development functions, and external partners
- Contribute to GMP documentation and regulatory submissions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
