Lead Analytical Scientist: AI-Driven Drug Analysis

AstraZeneca GmbH

Mölndals kommun

On-site

SEK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden, invites applications for a Principal Scientist in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The role combines hands-on analytical chemistry with strategic leadership, enabling global project teams and external collaborations.

You will advance analytical capabilities, leverage digitisation and AI, and guide regulatory considerations across early clinical development. The position is based at our Gothenburg site with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality analytical data

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in analytical chemistry or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in developing, validating, and implementing analytical methods for drug products.
  • Experience with analytical control strategies and regulatory filings (CMC).
  • Experience in predictive science, modelling, automation, and digitisation/AI.

Responsibilities

  • Provide analytical leadership across development projects and global teams.
  • Drive development of predictive models and automation in analytical chemistry workflows.
  • Lead analytical strategy for drug substances and products from pre-clinical to early clinical development.
  • Mentor teams and contribute to external collaborations and publications.
  • Navigate regulatory considerations and contribute to technology scouting and digitisation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical chemistry
Mass spectrometry
Predictive modelling
Automation
AI & digitalization

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry
MSc in analytical sciences

Tools

Mass spectrometry instrumentation
Chromatography (HPLC/LC-MS)

Job description

AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden, invites applications for a Principal Scientist in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The role combines hands-on analytical chemistry with strategic leadership, enabling global project teams and external collaborations.

You will advance analytical capabilities, leverage digitisation and AI, and guide regulatory considerations across early clinical development. The position is based at our Gothenburg site with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality analytical data

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