Associate Scientist II, Injectable Drug Product Development

The Associate Scientist II candidate is encouraged to be a member of the Injectable Drug Product Development (IDPD) team. This team is part of the Pharmaceutical Development and Clinical Supply (PDCS) department at Alexion‑AstraZeneca Rare Disease. The job entails experimental work on various aspects of drug product formulation and process development activities in support of manufacture, characterization—including analytical and biophysical comparability testing.

The candidate must work independently and collaboratively. The position involves study design, execution, and preparation of development reports and other required documentation.

• With some supervision, design and implement formulation and process development studies for clinical biologic candidates
• Drive drug development studies including physico‑chemical characterization and stability studies for clinical and commercial drug products
• Characterize conformational and colloidal stability using industry standard methodology (e.g., circular dichroism, differential scanning fluorimetry, analytical ultracentrifugation, size‑exclusion chromatography with multi‑angle light scattering detection, etc.)
• Maintain organized records and use team tools to keep multiple assignments on track
• Assist in the preparation of internal technical reports on implemented studies with minimal supervision
• Participate in cross‑functional development teams

• BS or MS degree in Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, or relevant field with 2 to 4 years relevant work experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
• Scientific and practical knowledge of protein/peptide biochemistry, protein formulation, and stability is essential
• Experience working with imaged capillary electrophoresis (iCE/Maurice), H/UPLC’s (IEX, SEC), DLS, CD, DSC, AUC, and Nano Temper
• Ability to complete experiments independently
• Collaborative mindset and adherence to timelines
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Initiative in problem solving and finding solutions to scientific challenges
• Experience with software packages such as MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Lab‑based role duties: ability to lift/carry 15–30 pounds unassisted/assisted; work comfortably in a controlled environment with and around biological, infectious and hazardous materials; gown/degown PPE; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video and electronic messaging; problem‑solve; collaborate; maintain general availability during standard business hours

• Hands‑on experience with process development, scale‑up, tech transfer, and manufacturing
• Experience with sub‑visible particle testing and characterization
• Experience with biophysical and analytical testing
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines
• High level proficiency in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with electronic record‑keeping software (ELN, End Note, e‑logbooks); maintenance of laboratory instrumentation (PMs, data backup, SW upgrade, etc.) is a plus

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we spark bold thinking with the power to inspire life‑changing medicines! In‑person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of four days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.

Here, courage, curiosity, and collaboration fuel a relentless focus on transforming cancer outcomes, powered by a pipeline that fuses cutting‑edge science with advanced technology. You will work in an environment where unexpected teams come together to spark bold ideas, backed by meaningful investment and a clear path from discovery to impact. We value kindness alongside ambition, and we empower leaders at every level to ask sharp questions, take smart risks, and turn data into decisions that help patients sooner.

26-Feb-2026

29-Apr-2026

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