Job Description
Salary: CompetitiveLocation: Macclesfield AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare company engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals, as well as the supply of healthcare services. We are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, at AstraZeneca we’re proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued, energised and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. Pharmaceutical Technology & Development:Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) are the bridge, which turns brilliant science into actual 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.Chemical Development: In Chemical Development we believe that nothing is impossible, and we are determined to push the boundaries of science to deliver medicines to our patients. We combine people’s technical knowledge and understanding with their talent and drive to design, develop and optimise synthetic routes and analytical methods that deliver the active pharmaceutical ingredients of our medicines in a sustainable, commercially viable way. We believe in innovation and continuous improvement, working closely with colleagues in academia and across industry, to ensure that we apply the newest technologies and principles in the development and delivery of our medicines.
Responsibilities + Skills
Ability to analyse and interpret complex situations, and provide clear strategic directions for others.Excellent communication and strategic influencing skills across interfaces of discipline, culture, and expertise
Education
A PhD in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a relevant disciplineAn understanding of key analytical techniques, including NMR, chromatography and mass spectrometry.Proven problem solving abilities with in depth technical skills.
Experience