Senior Scientist, Process Modeling
About The Position
At AstraZeneca, we win through the science, it is at the heart of our every success. Every decision is rooted in the limitless possibilities of what science can do. We push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. This purpose underpins everything we do. It gives us a reason to come to work every day. It reminds us why we exist as a company. It helps us deliver benefits to patients and build new value for shareholders. It also sets the context for our employees’ activities and the roles of our teams, partners, and other collaborators. AstraZeneca has a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. We attract top minds, and we nurture and build top talent. Introduction to role: Are you ready to make a difference in the world of drug development? As a Senior Scientist in Process Modelling at AstraZeneca, you'll collaborate with digital specialists, scientific authorities, and project leaders across our global network. Your mission? To champion sophisticated modelling solutions and propel drug development from clinical trials to commercial production. Dive into the challenge and be part of a team that transforms ideas into life-changing medicines!
Requirements
- Master’s with 4+ plus years or a PhD in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline, ideally with specialization in process modelling with 0-2 years of experience.
- Extensive knowledge of process modelling fundamentals and demonstrable experience applying these principles to the development of industrial-scale products or processes.
- Proficiency in programming and simulation tools (such as Python, Matlab, gPROMS), with a readiness to explore new technologies.
- Strong collaboration, communication, influencing, and networking skills.
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience within pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, personal care, or consumer goods.
- Experience with one or more of the following techniques: process modelling, discrete element modelling, computational fluid dynamics, system modelling, multiscale modelling, molecular dynamics.
- Comprehensive understanding of process equipment and technology.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively introduce and apply novel modelling approaches to advance product development and manufacturing.
- A track record of scientific publications in the field of modelling and simulation.
Responsibilities
- Translate sophisticated pharmaceutical process problems into robust mechanistic models, providing actionable insights to accelerate drug development projects.
- Collaborate with experimental scientists from a diverse group of backgrounds to uncover new modelling opportunities and strategically guide experimental design.
- Establish strong, collaborative relationships within the digital and broader product development communities to improve the progressive impact of modelling and simulation.
- Drive organizational digital transformation by advancing standard processes and advocating for the application of ground breaking digital tools, including making them available to agentic AI systems.
- Develop, validate, and deploy modelling and simulation protocols to support scientists across the wider scientific community.
Benefits
- Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
