Scientist

AstraZeneca • Waltham, MA

33d

About The Position

Typical Accountabilities: • Manages own work to achieve drug and improvement project targets in a timely fashion and to agreed quality standards by applying technical knowledge and expertise • Aids with the selection of candidate drugs from a product design perspective • Conducts experimental work to characterise and understand the pharmaceutical properties (physicochemical and biopharm) of drug substances and formulations • Develops formulations and manufactures batches for discovery, pre-clinical or clinical use as required, as well as developing and validating appropriate test methodology and specifications for these • Develops drug substance route and process for early supply including identification of ‘C-2' synergies • Assesses and reports data with a clear understanding of its reliability and interprets findings and draws authoritative conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciated • Provides technical instruction to team and allocates administrative work where possible • Applies technical knowledge to improvement projects and the evaluation of new technology/processes • Collaborates with specialist scientific and/or technology networks within Pharmaceutical Development • Presents information for discussion at team meetings • Works as a member of cross-functional teams, representing own department or area of expertise • Liaises with colleagues from other disciplines with the purpose of discussing project-related matters, sharing experiences and reporting progress • Ensures that work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

Requirements

• Graduate or experienced non-graduate
• A basic understanding of the principles and concepts in pharmaceutical sciences
• A basic knowledge of other drug development areas outside of own specialist area
• A basic understanding of the role of Pharmaceutical Development within the R D Operating model
• Understanding of compliance systems
• Good communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Discovery and the early development phases of the drug development process
• Significant experience in a narrower field of science or technology

Responsibilities

• Manages own work to achieve drug and improvement project targets
• Aids with the selection of candidate drugs from a product design perspective
• Conducts experimental work to characterise and understand the pharmaceutical properties of drug substances and formulations
• Develops formulations and manufactures batches for discovery, pre-clinical or clinical use as required
• Develops drug substance route and process for early supply including identification of ‘C-2' synergies
• Assesses and reports data with a clear understanding of its reliability and interprets findings and draws authoritative conclusions and recommendations
• Provides technical instruction to team and allocates administrative work where possible
• Applies technical knowledge to improvement projects and the evaluation of new technology/processes
• Collaborates with specialist scientific and/or technology networks within Pharmaceutical Development
• Presents information for discussion at team meetings
• Works as a member of cross-functional teams, representing own department or area of expertise
• Liaises with colleagues from other disciplines with the purpose of discussing project-related matters, sharing experiences and reporting progress
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees