Formulation Scientist - 10 month assignment - AstraZeneca

Do you have knowledge in pharmaceutical formulation development, with a practical understanding of design of experiments (DOE), material properties, and data curation and processing? Would you like to apply your expertise to link materials properties to process performance in continuous manufacturing? Then AstraZeneca might be the place for you.

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. We are currently seeking a consultant Formulation Scientist to join our team within Global Product Development (GPD), part of Pharmaceutical Technology & Development (PT&D), in Gothenburg, Sweden.

You bring fundamental scientific understanding of formulation science and hands-on laboratory experience, with the ability to work independently and contribute in cross-functional development settings.

In PT&D, we are the bridge between science and innovative medicines that help millions of people. We design and deliver active ingredients, formulations, and devices required to support new medicines—from supplies for use in early toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing technology to enable scale-up for commercial manufacture. At GPD, we focus on oral, inhaled, and parenteral drug products, playing a key role in the development of new medicinal products.

What you'll do:

This role is laboratory-based and you will work in cross-functional, cross-skilled pharmaceutical development teams, contributing to sub-teams to deliver key results related to formulation design and process performance.

In this role you will:

• Analyse and evaluate material properties and their impact on formulation and process performance, using experimental studies and basic data processing.
• Plan, set up, and run feeder trials across different settings and configurations, linking powder properties to continuous manufacturing behavior.
• Curate, acquire, and process experimental data; perform basic analyses (trends, variability) and maintain traceable records (ELN/Excel) with good documentation practice.
• Work safely and compliantly: conduct risk assessments, use PPE, handle powders/chemicals safely, and adhere to SOPs.
• Collaborate in a multi-experiment environment, communicating clearly and managing time to meet project timelines.

You will typically have:

• Hands-on experience executing formulation and process experiments, with enthusiasm for laboratory-based work and independent operation.
• Basic knowledge of DOE, materials characterization, and data processing/visualization, with interest in linking material-process-performance.
• Collaborative communication skills and an agile mindset, with the ability to adjust to dynamic project demands to meet project and patient needs.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being an outstanding Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and spark your high-reaching spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and partnership, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.

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