Drug Product Specialist, Sweden Biomanufacturing Center - AstraZeneca

Do you want to work at the intersection of biological science and commercial manufacturing? We are now looking for a Drug product specialist (also known as Process Scientist) to join our Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team at AstraZeneca in Södertälje.

About the role

As a Process Scientist, you will be responsible for the scientific and technical aspects of new product introductions, technology transfers, and commercial manufacturing support within drug product processes.

The role covers both the implementation of new processes and support for existing commercial products. You will contribute scientific expertise in areas such as formulation, aseptic filling, lyophilization, and visual inspection.

Key responsibilities for a Process Scientist:

• Lead the scientific aspectsin new product introductions and technology transfers for drug product processes
• Ensure commercial process robustness through process understanding, risk assessments, technical studies, data analysis, and sound scientific recommendations
• Lead process validation/process performance qualification
• Lead/contribute to Product Maintenance
• Provide product specific scientific and technical support to ongoing commercial operations,
• Contribute to the development of ways of working, digital templates, and risk-based approaches to enable consistency and efficiency across MS&T activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, QA, QC, Supply Chain, global teams, development functions, and external partners
• Contribute to GMP documentation and regulatory submissions

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with a strong scientific foundation who thrives in an environment where science meets manufacturing. You are comfortable taking ownership, driving technical and scientific topics forward, and translating complex data and process challenges into clear decisions and practical solutions. You are also flexible in adapting to new ways of working or identifying improvements to increase organisational effectiveness.

Essential qualifications

To succeed in this role, we believe you have:

• MSc or higher, in biotechnology, chemical engineering, pharmacy, or another relevant life science or engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience in biologics, pharmaceutical development, technology transfer or commercial manufacturing, with a focus on drug product
• Experience in one or more relevant areas such as formulation, aseptic filling, lyophilization, and visual inspection
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken

Desirable qualifications

It is considered an advantage if you also have:

• A PhD or other advanced specialization in a relevant field
• Experience working in global and cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for aseptic parenteral products
• Knowledge of single-use systems, isolator technology, or finished pack manufacturing
• Knowledge of digital transformation and AI applications in manufacturing, process monitoring, or technical support activities

More information

For more information about the position please contact recruiting manager Damir Ivanisevic (damir.ivanisevic1@astrazeneca.com) or primary recruiter Axel Lindberg (axel.lindberg1@astrazeneca.com).

Welcome with your application no later than 2026-08-14. Interviews may be held ongoing during the application period.

Do you want to learn more about who we are and what we do at the SBC Look at our webpage and these films!  

• Sweden Biomanufacturing Center
• Sweden Biomanufacturing Center - what we do
• Sweden Biomanufacturing Center - Who we are

Date Posted

06-juli-2026

Closing Date

14-aug.-2026

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