Formulation Scientist Consultant

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.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• We are looking for lab-based scientists for work within our functions Formulation Product Development and Process Technology and Engineering. The roles will have different focus depending on academic background/professional experience, either pharmaceutical development or process control and engineering. In this role, you will work closely with a team of colleagues in a multi-skilled environment to design, develop, and deliver high-quality clinical and commercial formulations and processes.
• You can expect to contribute to programs of laboratory scale experiments with line of sight for commercial manufacture by using modeling and simulation approaches as first intent. We expect that you, just like us within Global Product Development, have a passion for the application of digital tools.
• Work hands-on in the laboratories (small and large scale) to generate drug products for further characterization and confirmation of predictions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues with different backgrounds to identify/use/drive digital applications to strategically direct development.
• Be part of cross-functional teams delivering drug projects, including contributions to regulatory documentation and submissions, applying your understanding of drug development and relevant requirements from medical authorities.
• Take part in tech transfer of manufacturing methods to other sites (within and/or outside AZ) and give consultation to internal and external parties.
• Be a key player to drive and further develop the digital transformation within Global Product Development.
• Establish strong working relationships with the modeling & simulation team and with other colleagues to enable an impact-driven application of modeling and simulation tools.
• Manage your own work to achieve drug development and improvement project targets, in a timely fashion and to agreed quality standards, by applying technical knowledge and expertise as well as interpreting results.
• Participate in scientific and/or technology networks to increase baseline knowledge and create awareness of new developments in relevant areas.

Your profile

Essential for the role

• MSc in engineering, pharmacy, or similar discipline.
• Early adapter of digital solutions and AI tools.
• Excellent English, both written and spoken.
• Operates confidently and collaboratively within a global organization, with an integrating mindset.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills.

Desirable for the role:

• Previous experience of working in a lab environment.
• Experience of pharmaceutical products and process equipment and technology, including product design and methods for experimental characterization.
• Having knowledge of operational requirements including GMP, Process Safety, Data integrity, and Change Control.
• Experience of continuous processing in a pharmaceutical environment, and monitoring of continuous processes.
• Experience of applying modeling and simulation tools.
• Experience in developing and utilizing digital solutions and AI-driven software to facilitate and accelerate project work.

About the Organisation

This is a consultant assignment at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg for 6 months, starting in May 2026. During this time, you will be hired by QRIOS. Please apply by registering your CV here on our website. Click on the "Apply" button to the right. It is our recommendation that you register as much information as possible and that you attach a complete CV document. Please check that your correct email address is registered.