Senior Scientist Packaging Development

Job Description

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company where we focus on the discovery, development, and delivery of life-saving medicines to our patients coupled with a strong belief in sustainability, and a determination to minimise the impact of our work on the environment. We are proud to be a phenomenal place to work and have a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. We empower our colleagues to express different perspectives and at the same time feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.Pharmaceutical Technology and Development(PT&D) are the bridge, which turns forward-thinking 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.New Modalities and Parenteral Development is a key area for AstraZeneca, covering projects that are not standard small molecules. New Modalities include (but are not limited to) Peptides, Oligonucleotides, Antibody Drug Conjugates, Dendrimer Drug Conjugates, Polymer Drug Conjugates, and Vaccine Adjuvants. This is an emerging field and is encouraged to develop and grow in the near and long-term future.We have an open position for a Senior Scientist in Packaging Development, based within the New Modalities and Parenteral Development function in PT&D. This role will support the entire PT&D portfolio.We will rely on you to bring a strong packaging development perspective to our projects from Phase 1 to the transfer to Commercial Manufacture. In addition, you will support the delivery of our packaging strategy in a diverse, multi-skilled department. Working as a technical lead in our Packaging Development team, you will also work with our packing partners in Commercial Operations. Key responsibilities include: Lead packaging support to pharmaceutical development projects, applying specialist knowledge and expertise to achieve project targets in a timely fashion and to agreed quality standardsContribute to the Packaging Strategy in the areas of Sustainability, Design Methodology, Smart Packaging, and StandardisationLeading cross-functional packaging coordination networksEmploy your understanding of packaging regulationsAssess and report data with a clear understanding of its reliability; interpret finding and draw authoritative conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciatedEnsure that work is performed in accordance with appropriate safety (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. GMPGenerate and review regulatory submission documents, plans, protocols, and reports ensuring that the project objectives are metTo work with colleagues across AstraZeneca and partner organisations to ensure suitable scientific input and influence decision makingContribute to the training and development of packaging colleagues by acting as coach/mentor as appropriate Essential requirements:

A graduate with proven experience in a Development or Commercial Manufacturing environment

Has an expert understanding of the principles and concepts in relation to pharmaceutical packaging

Demonstrated ability to lead packaging aspects of pharmaceutical product development

Experience in preparing regulatory documentation is essential

Advantageous to have an understanding of the packaging aspects of one or more of the following:

Materials and polymer science

Sustainability

Design methodology

Smart packaging

Experience working with internal and external partners including CMOs, vendors and academia

Ability to assess, review and report data from own work, with a clear understanding of its reliability. Interpret findings and draw authoritative conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciated.

Work as a member of multi-functional teams, with a large degree of independence representing their own department or area of expertise.

Experience working with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Strong communication and influencing skills.

Personal Skills and Capabilities:

Good team working and networking skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to mentor other scientists

Able to demonstrate the drive and energy to establish the role and make a difference

Work collaboratively across boundaries

Demonstrate a high degree of personal credibility

The site provides a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves which is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities!Please note that applications must include your current CV and a cover letterApply now to learn more about this great opportunity with a world world-class pharmaceutical brand!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.