Typical Accountabilities:
• Manages own work to achieve drug and improvement project targets in a timely fashion and to agreed quality standards by applying technical knowledge and expertise
• Aids with the selection of candidate drugs from a product design perspective
• Conducts experimental work to characterise and understand the pharmaceutical properties (physicochemical and biopharm) of drug substances and formulations
• Develops formulations and manufactures batches for discovery, pre-clinical or clinical use as required, as well as developing and validating appropriate test methodology and specifications for these
• Develops drug substance route and process for early supply including identification of ‘C-2’ synergies
• Assesses and reports data with a clear understanding of its reliability and interprets findings and draws authoritative conclusions and recommendations so that their significance can be appreciated
• Provides technical instruction to team and allocates administrative work where possible
• Applies technical knowledge to improvement projects and the evaluation of new technology/processes
• Collaborates with specialist scientific and/or technology networks within Pharmaceutical Development
• Presents information for discussion at team meetings
• Works as a member of cross-functional teams, representing own department or area of expertise
• Liaises with colleagues from other disciplines with the purpose of discussing project-related matters, sharing experiences and reporting progress
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with appropriate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), quality and compliance standards, e.g. Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 0
What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
• Own country
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: Graduate or experienced non-graduate; A basic understanding of the principles and concepts in pharmaceutical sciences; A basic knowledge of other drug development areas outside of own specialist area; A basic understanding of the role of Pharmaceutical Development within the R&D Operating model; Understanding of compliance systems; Good communication skills
• Desirable: Experience in Discovery and the early development phases of the drug development process; Significant experience in a narrower field of science or technology
Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team): Pharmaceutical Development; Medicines Development; Portfolio and Projects Management; Supply Chain
• External (to AZ): External scientific community
Compensation Pay Range:
81,041.60 - 121,562.40 USD Annual
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position is outlined above. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
07-Jan-2026
Closing Date
13-Jan-2026
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