Scientist, Early Chemical Development (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Scientist, Early Chemical Development (12 Months Fixed-Term Contract)

Macclesfield UK

Join our Process Chemistry Team in ECD based in Macclesfield UK as a Scientist. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly capable individual who can work closely with analytical chemists, engineers, project managers and other scientists to contribute to Pharmaceutical Science projects. You will be involved in designing and implementing new chemical processes with a focus on delivery of multi kilo amounts of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) to meet demanding early phase project timelines. 

As a Scientist, you will work closely with other team members and manage your own work to achieve project targets in a timely fashion and to agreed quality standards by applying synthetic chemical knowledge and expertise. You will be involved in developing new drug substance routes and processes for early supply of API and oversee the manufacture of batches for discovery, pre-clinical or clinical use as required. You will also assess, review and report data from your own work, with a clear understanding of its reliability.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master degree (BSc/MSc/MChem) in organic synthetic chemistry.

• A good understanding of synthetic reagents and methodologies, reaction mechanisms and modern analytical technique such as NMR and Mass Spectrometry.

• Experience in practical synthesis.

• Good proficiency in retrosynthesis.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience in the early development phases of the drug development process.

• A basic understanding of the principles and concepts in pharmaceutical sciences.

• A basic knowledge of other drug development areas outside of own specialist area.

• A basic understanding of the role of Pharmaceutical Development within the R&D.

• Good communication skills.

In Office Requirement:

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, in this role, you will work five days per week from the office / in the lab. 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?

Why AstraZeneca? 

Join the team unlocking the power of what science can do. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. It's our combination of curiosity and courage that drives us, inspired by the possibility of doing things that have never been done before. Empowered to step up, we free ourselves from fear of failure to dig deep into the biology of complex diseases and make bold decisions. Celebrating our successes and failures along the way.

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

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.