Biopharmaceutical Scientist - Post-doc in Inhaled Drug Delivery

Would you like to make use your scientific expertise and skills to guide inhaled drug product design and development strategies? Join us at AstraZeneca, a place built on innovation and creativity.

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company where we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. We are proud to be a great place to work and have a culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. We empower our colleagues to express diverse perspectives and at the same time feel valued, respected and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

Pharmaceutical Technology & Development (PT&D) is a global function tasked with design, development, commercialization and support of AstraZeneca’s medicines and reports to the EVP of Operations.  Inhalation Product Development (IPD) in Gothenburg sits within PT&D and is responsible for the development of inhalation products including combinations. Inhalation Product Development delivers the therapies of the future through scientific leadership in drug delivery, formulation and manufacturing the final drug product.

We now seek a dedicated and motivated Biopharmaceutics Scientists / post-doc with a background in computational fluids dynamics and mathematical modelling for an exciting 2-year research project and fixed term contract in the Inhalation Product Development unit in Gothenburg, Sweden. For a successful candidate with PhD, the role will be regarded as a post-doc position.

What you’ll do

The project aims at studying population variability of inhaled drug delivery and deposition in the lung. You will work in a project team on studying how different inhaled formulations and devices impact deposition in mouth, throat and the different regions of the lung and more specifically describe the variability of this as it relates to subject attributes and handling of the drug product. You will also use physiologically-based biopharmaceutical modelling to link the predicted deposition patterns to clinical datasets. The work should result in a scientific publication.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in a relevant discipline (such as engineering).
• Minimally 3 years of experience in computational fluid dynamics.
• Proven strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and inclination to work collaboratively in a team.
• Documented independence in problem solving

Preferred Requirements 

• Track record of preparing scientific publications and presentations.
• Previous experience with aerosol delivery and characterisation
• Previous experience of modelling particle deposition in respiratory airways

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society.

If you’re inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do – join us! We welcome your application no later than November 25th, 2024.

Screening of applications will be conducted during the application period.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.