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AstraZeneca · 8 hours ago

Scientist I, Injectables Drug Product Development

US - New Haven - CT

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$111K/yr - $145K/yr

0+ years exp

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing medicines. The Scientist I role involves coordinating multi-functional initiatives in scientific studies to evaluate biotherapeutic drug candidates, formulating drug products, and leading drug candidate development utilizing computational tools.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leads drug product development teams with multiple multi-functional collaborators, as well as understand the multi-functional implication of project activities and decisions on project and corporate objectives. Makes scientific/technical proposals based on corporate or project objectives

The candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with senior management, external partners, and/or regulatory agencies. Actively participates in department and team meetings including assuming ownership and delivering on assign action items

Understands "big pictures" for projects and tasks involved and prioritize work of self and others accordingly. Prioritizes multiple work you're doing and projects and leads project teams consisting of one or more junior team members. The ability to work independently as well as part of the team is essential

Perform in-depth data analysis. Write technical reports and sections of clinical and commercial regulatory filings. These documents cover accomplished studies for Alexion drug product candidates

Be current with the literature about drug product manufacturing processes, manufacturing equipment and single use systems as well as associated global regulatory expectations

Qualification

Protein chemistryProtein engineeringFormulation developmentBiotherapeutics developmentComputational toolsData analysisRegulatory knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem solvingMentoringInitiative

Required

PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemical engineering, or relevant field with 0-2 years, a MS with 9+ years or BS with 10+ years of relevant experience

Solid background in protein chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, or equivalent is highly preferred

Scientific and practical knowledge of protein biochemistry, protein formulation/stability, protein engineering or protein purification as well as biopharmaceutical development is essential

Hands-on experience with developing and utilizing computational tools for protein engineering, protein solution behavior prediction, manufacturing process design and scale-up or automation

Experience in biotherapeutics development as well as understanding of the biotechnology products life cycle

Understanding of the biotherapeutics engineering, drug development and analytical or in-silico tools used to test drug candidates or processes is desirable

Makes strategic scientific/technical proposals based upon corporate or project objectives and has the ability to take initiative in problem solving and finding solutions to scientific challenges

The individual must be able to work in a collaborative setting and ability to adhere to timelines is essential

Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as is the strong ability to communicate effectively, as well as mentor and motivate others within the department and as part of actively participating in cross-functional teams

The duties of this role are generally conducted in a lab environment. As is typical of a lab-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: lift/carry 15/30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious, and hazardous materials; gown/de-gown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging

Preferred

Experience with electronic record keeping and data software, like electronic lab notebooks, EndNote, maintenance of laboratory instrumentation (organizing preventative maintenance, data backup, software upgrade, etc.), as well as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel/GraphPad, Visio, JMP/Minitab, and Adobe Pro, would be an advantage

Experience with in-silico tools such as GROMACS, NAMD, BioLuminate, MOE, Python ML libraries, gPROMs or related tools

Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, Fortran, R or related languages

Knowledgeable in Global Regulatory guidances, cGMPs, and Quality/Compliance expectations for the development of parenteral drugs

Benefits

Eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses

Equity-based awards for salaried roles

Commissions for sales roles

Qualified retirement programs

Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)

Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.astrazeneca.com

H1B Sponsorship

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