Are you looking for a chance to make a difference for people worldwide? Then your future starts with us!

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

The Sweden Biomanufacturing Center (SBC) is a strategic investment to support the AstraZeneca biologic product portfolio. The new Drug Product manufacturing facility will have the capability to support the Astra Zeneca biologic commercial pipeline and biologic clinical trial and launch programmes. At Sweden Biologics we shape the future by delivering advanced and sustainable biological drugs.

We operate in a multicultural and global environment where revolutionary digital solutions propel us forward. Looking to the future, our challenge now is to sustain and improve our effort. We do this by establishing Lean as the behavior that underpins our vision so that the Global Operations teams align with Lean and how it will underpin our future success.

Do you want to go to a job that makes a difference for both its employees, patients and the planet?

Great we now offer an exciting opportunity to join our new biologics manufacturing plant located in Södertälje, as Quality Control Specialist.

What you will do

In this position you will act as the Subject Matter Expert in a Quality Control Scientific discipline. Provide expert technical and analytical support to the Quality Control function and Site including instrumentation and methodology, troubleshooting, non-routine analysis, and evaluation and exploitation of new technology. You will be leading significant Quality Control (QC) investigations and change programs including introduction of new methods and technology transfer. You have expert knowledge and understanding of the functional area and laboratory instrumentation, as well as Good Manufacturing Practice/Good Laboratory Practice.

You will be driving and supporting change management within the QC function, introducing and embedding new technology/systems to ensure that the QC function remains contemporary and competitive. Lead and Support method validation activities and the analytical technology transfer of QC methodology into and out of Operations, including the design of transfer protocols and strategies. Your responsibilities will also include to work cross functionally within the site organization and the broader AstraZeneca network in order to close daily deliverables and more long-term projects commitments.
 

This position is at a high level of complexity, working on multiple priorities and at multiple levels within and outside the organization.

Essential Requirements for the role

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, immunology or related discipline

• Extensive experience in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment/Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

• Good understanding of Quality Control testing techniques and validation processes

• Previous Pharmaceutical Industry experience

• Fluent in both Swedish and English

Desirable Requirements

• Lead investigator expertise and effective problem solving skills

• Biopharmaceutical industry experience

• Project management and influencing skills

Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines to our patients is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

If you are curious to know more about the role, please contact Anna Breitholtz Emanuelsson (QC Director & Lead anna.breitholtzemanuelsson@astrazeneca.com )

Welcome with your application no later than September 8, 2021. Interviews will be held ongoing during the application period.

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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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.