Automation Project Leader and Business Analyst, Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Job Summary
Do you have expertise in and passion for developing and deploying lab automation to accelerate drug development in the pharmaceutical industry Join AstraZeneca and use your expertise to implement transformative automated methodologies closely integrated with data driven & AI approaches and help deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. This isnt just a role its your opportunity to transform the future of medicine and improve millions of lives.
What we do
AstraZeneca is a global science-driven BioPharmaceutical business and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. Ultimately our aim is to work towards a cure for some of the worlds most complex diseases. Whether thats by shaping the patient ecosystem and focusing on outcomes or by progressing potential medicines and accelerating their launch.
Pharmaceutical Sciences at AstraZeneca delivers the therapies of the future through scientific leadership in drug delivery design of synthetic routes and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and drug essence we are working from molecule to medicine to develop medicines for our patients today and tomorrow.
The Predictive Science Digital and Automation (PSDA) department leads the digital transformation of Pharmaceutical Sciences to drive innovation optimize drug development and enable data- and predict-first driven decisions. We develop and apply computational chemistry machine learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies - coupled with user centric informatics for seamless data capture integration insight and prediction. This is coupled with strong leadership and expertise to advance lab and process automation all to accelerate projects.
The role
Were looking for a highly skilled and motivated Automation Project Leader and Business Analyst to join our Automation Team within Predictive Science Digital and Automation (PSDA) in Gothenburg Sweden.
You will work acrossPharmaceutical Sciences join a newly formed highly collaborative team and leadbusiness analysis and project managementto deliverautomation solutionsthat driveefficiency and speedin drug development projects. Our work spans theearly phases of drug development frompre-clinicalintoclinical.
To succeed in this role you need a solid understanding of thedrug development processand strongtechnical knowledge of lab automation preferably in alife scienceenvironment. You must have excellentwritten and verbal communication skills with the ability toengage and collaborate across boundaries a positiveproblem-solving attitude and a strongdelivery focus.
This is a business analysis/project management role where you will work collaboratively with many colleagues leading and driving the implementation of automated workflows. You know how to lead and motivate others to deliver results. You will get the opportunity to influence and contribute to the progression of automation and drive the efficiency and scientific development within the field of pharmaceutical science at AstraZeneca.
Required qualifications Skills and Experience:
University degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline preferable with industry experience
Solid knowledge of laboratory automation in life science
Documented experience of business analysis and/or project management
Good knowledge of the drug development process
Readiness tochampion and drive automation
Strong ambition to develop yourself and others
If you also have experience in one or more of the following areas great!
Experience of pharmaceutical development
Knowledge and experience of end-to-end automated integrated workflows
Skilled in programming of lab automation software
Track record of driving scientific projects publications
Knowledge and experience of working according to GxP
AstraZeneca is one of the worlds most exciting bio-pharmaceutical companies. From scientists to sales lab techs to legal were on a mission to turn ideas into life-changing medicines that improve patients lives and benefit society. We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world.
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If you are interested apply now! We encourage you to send your application (CV and cover letter) as soon as possible since interviews will be held continuously but no later than 15 February 2026.
Date Posted
02-Feb-2026Closing Date
15-Feb-2026Our 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:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- IT Experience
- Robot Programming
- PMBOK
- HVAC
- Project Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Meeting Facilitation
- Schedule Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Leadership Experience
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
