Do you have expertise in, and passion for analytical science and automation? Would you like to apply your expertise and be part of the transformation of our labs in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then this role might be the one for you!

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development

In Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D), we are the bridge between forward-thinking science and innovative medicines that help millions of people. We work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations and devices required to support new medicines – from supplies for use in early toxicology studies and clinical trials to developing the technology to ensure drugs can be scaled up for commercial manufacture.

We are currently looking for a Senior Scientist – Analytical Automation in Global Product Development (GPD). Our vision is to transform product design, development and characterization to enable us to deliver new medicines to patients. The role holder will primarily focus on oral solid dosage forms, a key growth area for AstraZeneca, covering a wide range of projects including small molecule immediate release, modified release and complex formulations.

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated analytical automation scientist to join one of our analytical teams in Gothenburg, Sweden. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be key in developing our laboratories and automated workflows, taking the next step into the future.

What you’ll do

In this role you will be responsible for identifying and evaluating new technologies for end-to-end automation as well as implementing and maintaining GMP-status on automation instrumentation. You will be accountable for developing, validating and executing automated analytical methods.  

You will join a highly collaborative team developing and implementing automation to take analytical science and product development to the next level of efficiency, quality and innovation. You will be an important, enabling link between our skilled technical automation team (implementing autonomous mobile robots and collaborative robots for analytical use) and our development projects utilizing the automated workflows.  You will work globally across the GPD organisation and with our key partners in PT&D and commercial manufacturing sites.

You will get the opportunity to use your professional skills in a highly advanced research environment and contribute to the progression of drug projects at AstraZeneca.

Essential for the role

To be successful in this role you will need expertise in analytical chemistry and an interest in implementation of automation in a laboratory setting. Excellent skills in written and verbal communication and the ability to lead, engage and collaborate across boundaries with a positive problem-solving attitude and delivery focus.

• University degree (BSc, MSc, PhD) in relevant subject area, with industry experience
• Experience from working with chromatography e.g. UPLC and HPLC and techniques for dissolution, both in a GxP and a non GxP environments
• Experience from working with automated analytical procedures
• Experience of the analytical area such as method development and method validation.
• Excellent communication skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively to develop innovative solutions

Desired for the role

• Knowledge of solutions available for automation with awareness of global automation suppliers and a record of leading supplier selection for automated systems and services
• Experience from working with IT solutions for automated analytical systems
• Ability to identify use cases for lab automation and AI/ML to improve analytical efficiency and data handling.

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. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. 

We welcome your application, CV and covering letter presenting your areas of strength/development related to the scope of the role, no later than December 9th, 2025.