Synthetic Chemist

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom AstraZeneca Full time

At AstraZeneca, innovation is more than just research. As one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, we're passionate about providing innovative, effective medicines that make a real difference in important areas of healthcare. We're investing in a state-of-the-art research centre and corporate headquarters at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, and we seek to bring together the finest talent in business and academia. Join us, and you'll be part of a brand-new vision for a critical industry, making an outstanding difference world-wide.

At AstraZeneca, innovation is more than just research. As one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, we're passionate about providing innovative, effective medicines that make a real difference in important areas of healthcare. We're investing in a state-of-the-art research centre and corporate headquarters at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, and we seek to bring together the finest talent in business and academia. Join us, and you'll be part of a brand-new vision for a critical industry, making an outstanding difference world-wide.

As part of this exciting journey we are seeking a passionate and hardworking synthetic chemist to join us in Cambridge on a permanent basis, with an outstanding team who are working to discover, develop and deliver the right drugs to the right people, in order to make a life changing difference to patient survival.

You will help us explore the amazing things which science can do, working on projects from lead optimization through to candidate selection. As part of the Adaptive Chemistry and Discovery Process group you will be responsible for conceiving and implementing innovative synthetic strategies while using your personal lab delivery expertise to help solve complex chemistry problems to deliver the next generation of Oncology medicines.

Essential requirements

A degree or in a chemistry-related discipline. Expert knowledge of contemporary synthetic organic chemistry and ability to deliver innovative solutions to projects Passion for organic synthesis, demonstrated expertise in multi-step synthesis, new synthetic routes design and optimization Excellent skills in practical synthetic organic chemistry An interest in working at the interface between Medicinal Chemistry and Process Chemistry. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate across interfaces of scientific disciplines Excellent team-working skills and ability to deliver to agreed timelines Maintain access to the best internal & external science.

Desirable requirements

Experience in Discovery Process setting Experience in high throughput experimentation Practical scale up experience

Location: Cambridge UK

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, 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, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We're on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what's next?

If you are already imagining yourself joining our team, good, because we can't wait to hear from you

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.

The successful candidate will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund, including holiday purchase and flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save Plans, A performance recognition scheme and a competitive, generous remuneration package.

Date Posted

07-Jun-2024

Closing Date

14-Jun-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca 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. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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