Senior Scientist (Chemistry), Chemical Development
Location: Dublin
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Accountabilities
As a Senior Scientist, you willbe responsible forsupporting the technical contribution totransfer,maintainand optimise supply for one or more Astra Zeneca commercial products.
You willidentify,developand implement process improvements forboth launch andcommercial productsthrough the use ofexisting andcutting-edgetechnologies.
You will also provide expert technical inputthroughlaboratory experimentation, in-silicomodellingand direct manufacturing supportat ourinternal AZ API manufacturing sitein Dublin.
Your role will also involve contribution to the CMC components of regulatory submissions and preparation of successful query responses over the commercial life of a product.
Essential Skills/Experience
BSc/Ph D level education in a relevant discipline and experience working within a Research & Development or Manufacturing environment, within the pharmaceutical industry.
Technicalexpertiseand understanding of practical synthetic organic chemistryspanning across both lab and manufacture.
Experience in the Tech Transfer ofpharmaceutical small molecule Drug Substanceprocesses
Background in dealing with the challenges of both the scale up and scale down of processes
A good understanding of the overall drug development process from discovery through to launch.
A thorough understanding of the principles and management of SHE and c GMP.
Excellent communication and strategic influencing skills across interfaces of discipline, culture, andexpertiseboth internally and externally.
Proven problem solverwith indepth technical skills.
Proficiencyin the use of statistics to understand data.
Ability to think andoperateacross functional boundaries, challenge thestatus quoand seek opportunities for business improvement.
Desirable Skills/Experience
Experience of delivering CMC content or contributions to regulatory filings throughout the life cycle of process development, in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience working within a Research & Development and Manufacturing environmentinthe pharmaceutical industry
Experience of technical supervision and leading small teams of people or scientific projects.
Experience of late stage development or commercial supply with a background in a process chemistry skill group
Experience of working across skillsets (e.g.with chemists,analystsand physical properties experts).
Why Astra Zeneca?
At Astra Zeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.
Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.
There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society.
An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration.
Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development
So, What's Next
If you are already imagining yourself joining our team, Good, because we can't wait to hear from you
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Date Posted
14-Jan-2026
Closing Date
27-Jan-2026
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We want people to feel they belong at Astra Zeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics.
We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best.
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