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Senior Scientist, (Early Stage Formulation Sciences)

AstraZeneca
Gaithersburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jan 2025
💰 $163,952/yr($109,301/yr$163,952/yr)

About the role

Scientist/Senior Scientist– Early Stage Formulation Sciences

Introduction to role

Do you have a passion for Science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you! 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, then you’re our kind of person.

Accountabilities

  • Perform research in state-of-the-art laboratories focused on formulation and process development of biologics

  • Evaluate protein formulation development, characterization, and stability testing

  • Contribute to advancing AstraZeneca's pipeline of diverse antibody modalities

  • Drive innovation across a variety of scientific domains

  • Make in-depth experimental observations, analyze and interpret experimental results, present scientific data to internal and external audiences

  • Serve as a functional representative on CMC teams

  • Author CMC sections for regulatory filings

Essential Skills/Experience

  • M.S. and minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in Chemical/biochemical engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field or PH.D. in Chemical/biochemical engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field with a minimum of 0 years of relevant industry experience.

  • Knowledge of antibody and/or general protein sequence and structural analysis

  • Experience with formulation development, biophysical characterization, and stability testing of proteins

  • Science-oriented, highly motivated self-starter with drive to succeed

  • Good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership qualities, and ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary fast-paced environment

Desirable Skills/Experience

  • Knowledge of stability and rheological properties of high concentration formulations

  • Knowledge of antibody engineering and design for desired properties like binding, stability, formulation interactions

  • Knowledge of delivery devices and combination products

  • Knowledge of Design of Experiments and statistical principles

  • Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and as a team member within a matrix environment

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we play an essential role in helping patients who need it the most. Our high exposure roles allow us to be recognized as experts working at the forefront of science. We embrace global opportunities and work across all of AstraZeneca's Therapy Areas. Our supportive yet challenging approach makes for an inspiring learning environment where every setback is seen as a chance to improve. We combine specialist knowledge with curiosity, always searching for better ways of doing things and getting the best end-result.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey!

Where can I find out more?

Check out our landing page for more information on our BPD group

https://careers.astrazeneca.com/bpd Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $109,301 to $163,952. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to recei

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