Clinical Pharmacology Scientist, Cardiovascular Renal & Metabolism (Senior ScientistAssociate Director)
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Posted on:
10-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At AstraZeneca we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action confident to lead willing to collaborate and curious about what science can do thenyoureour kind of person.
What you will do
This is an opportunity for an engaged individual to join our Clinical Pharmacology and Quantitative Pharmacology (CPQP) team atAstraZeneca in Gothenburg (Sweden)and contribute as aSeniorScientist/Associate Director Clinical Pharmacology Scientistsupporting large and small molecule projects across all phases of clinical development within the therapy area ofCardiovascular Renal and Metabolism.
You will work closely with clinical pharmacometricians physicians and other scientists and apply yourexpertiseand leadership skills to contribute to the strategy of the clinical program and the design and interpretation of clinical studies. You will influence key decisions in early and late phases of clinical development. Accountable for expert data integration analysis interpretation and reporting of clinical pharmacology results at the study level in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations. Jointly accountable with the clinical pharmacometrician for providing a scientific justification for the doseselection forrepresentingClinical Pharmacology and Quantitative Pharmacology in cross-functional project teams and for developing the clinical pharmacology strategy. Participation in and accountability for peer review of ongoing activitiesreportsand presentations. Contribute to regulatory documents and interactions (written and oral) present Clinical Pharmacology results within and outside of AstraZeneca and publish in peer reviewed journals. You will also contribute to internal initiatives to develop the clinical pharmacology field including its processes.
Essential requirements for this role
PhD degree inclinical pharmacology pharmacometricsor otherrelevantarea
Knowledge of pharmacokinetics drug metabolism and their clinical application
Strategic knowledge and experience in the use of PK and PKPD modelling applied to life sciences
Knowledge in pharmacology and drug targets
Biological understanding of disease and drug action in the therapy area ofCardiovascular Renal and Metabolism
Good oral and written communication skills
Desirablerequirements
At least3years industry experience or equivalent in pharmacokinetics and clinical pharmacology aspects of drug development (position level depends on overall years of proven experience)
Early and late phase clinical development experience
Track recordin creating and delivering on clinical pharmacology strategies of both small and large molecules
Recognized clinical pharmacology expertasdemonstratedby scientific publishing in the field of clinical pharmacology
Skills and experience in the use of PK and PKPDmodelingtools such as PhoenixWinnonlin NONMEM R applied to life sciences
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But thatdoesntmeanwerenot flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Sowhatsnext
If youre ready to make a meaningful lasting impact apply today and help us push the boundaries of science to transform medicine.
Please submit your application ideally including both a resume and a cover letter by November 23 2025. We review applications on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Date Posted
07-Nov-2025Closing Date
23-Nov-2025Our 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.Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Protein Purification
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
About Company
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, ... View more
