Team Leader at Animal Sciences and Technologies

Are you experienced in experimental design and do you have strong knowledge of in vivo studies Do you also have leadership skills and enjoy developing and supporting engaged teams Join our Animal Sciences and Technologies (AST) department as Team Leader at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg.

AstraZeneca is a global science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. We are proud of our unique workplace culture which inspires innovation and collaboration. Here employees are empowered to bring diverse perspectives and are valued energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

The Animal Sciences and Technologies department is a global function delivering in vivo studies animal care and animal welfare in compliance with internal standards and external regulations. The principles of the 3Rs (Replacement Reduction and Refinement) are applied across all aspects of animal care and study conduct.

The role

As Team Leader you will oversee a dynamic group working closely with colleagues across AstraZenecas safety science organisation including senior leaders and specialists in safety and inhalation sciences. Key responsibility for the team is to provide high standards of animal care welfare and husbandry ensuring all activities are carried out in line with internal standards external regulations and the principles of the3Rs.

Your team will be responsible for designing conducting and reporting investigative safety studies including high-dose pharmacokinetic (PK) and tolerability investigations. The team will also support inhalation studies and respiratory measurements and experience in these areas would be an advantage.

Leading in vivo study design meetings will be an important part of the role. You will contribute to study director initiatives aimed at developing best practices and implementing quality control strategies informed by current scientific literature. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior staff and sharing your expertise in scientific methodology and in vivo study design.

In this role we also believe that you have the ability to engage in constructive and challenging dialogue in cross-functional teams as well as the following:

Essential requirements

• Education: Advanced university degree in biology or a related field or equivalent extensive experience inin vivoresearch laboratory animal science or a related discipline.

• Training: Laboratory Animal Science education through NCLASET or another relevant Laboratory Animal Science (LAS) course covering rodents and lagomorphs.

• Rodent experience: At least 5 years of hands-on experience working with rodents in a laboratory or research setting

• Leadership: Experience in supervising and managing staff.

• Scientific capability: Experience in experimental design and scientific publication.

• 3Rs: Knowledge of the 3Rs and a proven track record of implementing them in the in vivo space.

• Communication: Strong communication skills with fluency in English.

Preferred experience/requirements

• Animal welfare: Knowledge of animal welfare regulations and best practices.

• Regulated studies: Experience in GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and toxicology studies.

• Safety studies: Experience in designing and running investigative safety studies.

• Respiratory/inhalation expertise: Experience with inhalation studies and/or respiratory measurements

• Academic qualification: Doctoral degree.

Why AstraZeneca

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we ignite bold thinking to inspire lifechanging medicines. Inperson collaboration gives us the platform to connect accelerate and challenge perceptions. We work on average a minimum of four days per week from the office while balancing individual flexibility. Join the team unlocking the power of what science can do. By fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations we are working to treat prevent modify and even cure complex diseasesand positively impact the lives of millions.

So whats next

If science is your passion and youre looking to make a greater difference for patients theres no better place to do it. We look forward to receiving your application (CV and cover letter) by May 26th 2026. Please upload your CV and cover letter as a single combined document.

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