A global biopharmaceutical company is offering an Engineering Internship located in Liverpool, providing students hands-on experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Interns will collaborate with seasoned professionals on critical engineering projects, gaining vital skills while contributing to vaccine production. Candidates must be at least 18 and pursuing relevant degrees. This 10-12 week internship offers mentorship and the chance to connect with potential future employers, emphasizing team collaboration and innovative contributions in life-changing medicine.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
A global biopharmaceutical company is offering an Engineering Internship located in Liverpool, providing students hands-on experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Interns will collaborate with seasoned professionals on critical engineering projects, gaining vital skills while contributing to vaccine production. Candidates must be at least 18 and pursuing relevant degrees. This 10-12 week internship offers mentorship and the chance to connect with potential future employers, emphasizing team collaboration and innovative contributions in life-changing medicine.
Introduction to role AstraZeneca is a global science led patient focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. We're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we are pioneering new frontiers by identifying and treating patients earlier, working towards the aim of eliminating cancer as a cause of death. Our Macclesfield Campus is a vibrant hub of development and manufacturing excellence where your work will directly impact patients worldwide. Come and join our AZ team where you will play a pivotal role in this exciting period of development! Global Product Development (GPD) is the bridge that turns brilliant science into real medicines, designing, developing and industrialising formulations and processes that enable robust commercial manufacture. We build the formulation, manufacturing process and product understanding needed to develop, scale, launch, and sustain new medicines. You will collaborate in highly multidisciplinary teams spanning analytical science, material science, engineering, biopharmaceutics, microbiology, devices/packaging, clinical and supply chain. We are seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist specialising in parenteral dosage forms to advance late stage projects through to commercialisation In this role, you will lead the rational design of robust, patient centric formulations for synthetic small molecules and new modalities, including oligonucleotides and peptides. You will collaborate closely with process engineering and manufacturing teams on control strategies and contribute to regulatory submissions and technology transfer. This role suits a scientist who is curious, data driven, and collaborative, with a passion for transforming science into manufacturable sterile products that meet patient and commercial needs. Accountabilities Lead the design, development and optimisation of high quality sterile parenteral formulations (e.g., solution, suspension, lyophilise) from Target Product Profile and patient needs through to commercial readiness. Collaborate with process engineers on aseptic processing, sterile filtration, terminal sterilisation, and lyophilisation cycle development to ensure manufacturability and scalability across clinical to commercial phases. Author, review and integrate high quality CMC documentation for clinical and marketing applications, including responses to questions and regulatory interactions. Apply risk management tools to help identify risks and to prioritise relevant development studies. Align formulation development with device and container closure strategy, packaging, analytics, microbiology/sterility assurance, biopharmaceutics, clinical and supply chain requirements. Champion innovation, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing; contribute to publications, securing intellectual property and external collaborations where appropriate. Maintain high standards of data integrity, GMP awareness and laboratory safety; ensure documentation meets internal standards and external expectations. Essential Skills / Experience PhD in pharmaceutics, drug delivery, chemical/biochemical engineering or related discipline, or significant relevant industrial experience in drug product development. Strong grasp of how API physicochemical properties and excipient functionality influence solubility, stability, aggregation/particulates, tonicity, osmolality, and overall product performance. Proven experience in designing sterile parenteral formulations from development through to commercialisation. Practical understanding of aseptic processing principles, filtration compatibility, extractables/leachables, container closure integrity, and lyophilisation fundamentals. Experience with peptides, oligonucleotides, or other new modalities. Experience in authoring regulatory CMC sections and articulating product and process control strategies; familiarity with post approval change management is a plus. Proficiency with DoE, statistical analysis, modelling and predictive tools to accelerate decision making and de risk development. Strong cross functional partnering and clear written/oral communication for technical and non technical audiences. Track record of delivering to time, quality and compliance in a dynamic portfolio environment. Desirable Skills / Experience Exposure to sterile filtration sizing, integrity testing strategies, terminal sterilisation by heat or radiation where relevant, and aseptic risk assessment. Understanding of methods supporting formulation and device/primary container compatibility (e.g., sub visible particles, aggregation, container closure integrity, extractables/leachables). Exposure to digital ways of working, automated workflows, or use of AI driven insights to support robust formulation and process understanding. Experience working with CMOs/CROs and managing productive technical relationships. Experience of oral solid dosage forms development and manufacturing processes (e.g., continuous direct compression). In Office Requirement When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash 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 three days per week from the office. But that does not mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. 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. Legal & EEO statement Our 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. Where can I find out more? Our Social Media Follow AstraZeneca on Linkedin Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram Date Posted 26 fev 2026 Closing Date 19 mar 2026
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Introduction to role AstraZeneca is a global science led patient focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. We're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we are pioneering new frontiers by identifying and treating patients earlier, working towards the aim of eliminating cancer as a cause of death. Our Macclesfield Campus is a vibrant hub of development and manufacturing excellence where your work will directly impact patients worldwide. Come and join our AZ team where you will play a pivotal role in this exciting period of development! Global Product Development (GPD) is the bridge that turns brilliant science into real medicines, designing, developing and industrialising formulations and processes that enable robust commercial manufacture. We build the formulation, manufacturing process and product understanding needed to develop, scale, launch, and sustain new medicines. You will collaborate in highly multidisciplinary teams spanning analytical science, material science, engineering, biopharmaceutics, microbiology, devices/packaging, clinical and supply chain. We are seeking a Senior Formulation Scientist specialising in parenteral dosage forms to advance late stage projects through to commercialisation In this role, you will lead the rational design of robust, patient centric formulations for synthetic small molecules and new modalities, including oligonucleotides and peptides. You will collaborate closely with process engineering and manufacturing teams on control strategies and contribute to regulatory submissions and technology transfer. This role suits a scientist who is curious, data driven, and collaborative, with a passion for transforming science into manufacturable sterile products that meet patient and commercial needs. Accountabilities Lead the design, development and optimisation of high quality sterile parenteral formulations (e.g., solution, suspension, lyophilise) from Target Product Profile and patient needs through to commercial readiness. Collaborate with process engineers on aseptic processing, sterile filtration, terminal sterilisation, and lyophilisation cycle development to ensure manufacturability and scalability across clinical to commercial phases. Author, review and integrate high quality CMC documentation for clinical and marketing applications, including responses to questions and regulatory interactions. Apply risk management tools to help identify risks and to prioritise relevant development studies. Align formulation development with device and container closure strategy, packaging, analytics, microbiology/sterility assurance, biopharmaceutics, clinical and supply chain requirements. Champion innovation, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing; contribute to publications, securing intellectual property and external collaborations where appropriate. Maintain high standards of data integrity, GMP awareness and laboratory safety; ensure documentation meets internal standards and external expectations. Essential Skills / Experience PhD in pharmaceutics, drug delivery, chemical/biochemical engineering or related discipline, or significant relevant industrial experience in drug product development. Strong grasp of how API physicochemical properties and excipient functionality influence solubility, stability, aggregation/particulates, tonicity, osmolality, and overall product performance. Proven experience in designing sterile parenteral formulations from development through to commercialisation. Practical understanding of aseptic processing principles, filtration compatibility, extractables/leachables, container closure integrity, and lyophilisation fundamentals. Experience with peptides, oligonucleotides, or other new modalities. Experience in authoring regulatory CMC sections and articulating product and process control strategies; familiarity with post approval change management is a plus. Proficiency with DoE, statistical analysis, modelling and predictive tools to accelerate decision making and de risk development. Strong cross functional partnering and clear written/oral communication for technical and non technical audiences. Track record of delivering to time, quality and compliance in a dynamic portfolio environment. Desirable Skills / Experience Exposure to sterile filtration sizing, integrity testing strategies, terminal sterilisation by heat or radiation where relevant, and aseptic risk assessment. Understanding of methods supporting formulation and device/primary container compatibility (e.g., sub visible particles, aggregation, container closure integrity, extractables/leachables). Exposure to digital ways of working, automated workflows, or use of AI driven insights to support robust formulation and process understanding. Experience working with CMOs/CROs and managing productive technical relationships. Experience of oral solid dosage forms development and manufacturing processes (e.g., continuous direct compression). In Office Requirement When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash 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 three days per week from the office. But that does not mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. 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. Legal & EEO statement Our 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. Where can I find out more? Our Social Media Follow AstraZeneca on Linkedin Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram Date Posted 26 fev 2026 Closing Date 19 mar 2026
Are you ready to lead the introduction of new drug substance manufacturing technologies that move breakthrough molecules into early clinical studies? Do you see yourself setting the standards that enable safe, compliant scale up while accelerating material to patients who need it most? This role sits at the heart of our Large Scale Lab in Macclesfield, where innovative science meets disciplined manufacturing to deliver clinical trial supply with precision and pace. You will join our Early Chemical Development team, working across a diverse portfolio of small molecules and emerging modalities. As a scientific leader in our Specials and Production section, you will establish and continuously improve the business processes that enable New Product Introduction and GMP operations at scale. Your impact will be tangible: every robust process you design, every training you deliver, and every technology you implement will help transform promising science into real world medicines. In this role, you will collaborate closely with analytical, process chemistry, engineering, and quality experts, as well as external partners and regulators. You will be empowered to think differently, bring forward new ways of working, and champion the adoption of novel technologies that increase speed, compliance, and reliability across our manufacturing capability. Accountabilities Manufacturing Technology Enablement: Establish and refine new manufacturing technologies within the Large Scale Lab to deliver high quality drug substance for early clinical studies, ensuring rapid and reliable supply. Process Ownership and Compliance: Maintain end to end oversight of core business processes (New Product Introduction, Materials Management, Production Standards, Cleaning, Process Risk Assessments) so that operations remain safe, efficient, and compliant. Documentation and Controls: Own the documentation and procedures that define and control manufacturing (batch records, product labels, waste labels), ensuring clarity, traceability, and audit readiness. SHE and GMP Leadership: Ensure all Safety, Health & Environment and GMP assessments are completed with actions implemented before execution; uphold and improve standards through visible leadership in the manufacturing asset. Training and Coaching: Promote, train, coach, and mentor colleagues on business processes and best practices, building capability and consistency across teams. Regulatory Engagement: Contribute as a Subject Matter Expert during internal and external regulatory inspections, demonstrating control, compliance, and continuous improvement. Technology Scouting and Adoption: Seek out, evaluate, and implement new technologies and novel product platforms; track and interpret evolving regulations and industry trends to future prove our capabilities. Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with process chemistry, engineering, analytical sciences, and quality to integrate development learnings into scalable, GMP ready processes; align delivery to project timelines and scientific rigor. Continuous Improvement: Use risk based thinking and operational insights to optimise throughput, reduce variability, and enhance right first time performance across clinical manufacturing. Essential Skills/Experience Minimum BSc/BEng level education in a relevant discipline (for example Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering,) and a significant number of years' experience working within a CMC development and/or manufacturing organisation. Significant experience within a pharmaceutical drug substance or fine chemical manufacturing organisation. The role holder should have a thorough working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry to ensure that industry standards are applied, as well as possess an understanding of other relevant developments in Industry. A strong understanding and practical experience of the principles and management of SHE and cGMP. Experience of technical supervision, coaching and mentoring or leading teams of people on scientific projects. Strong stakeholder management, collaboration and prioritisation skills. Excellent communication and strategic influencing skills across interfaces of discipline, culture and diverse individuals within our exciting department. Desirable Skills/Experience Demonstrated strong scientific leadership. Ability to analyse and interpret complex situations and provide clear strategic direction. Experience GMP Drug Substance Manufacturing for Early Clinical Study supply. Ability to think and operate across functional boundaries, challenge the status quo and seek opportunities for business improvement. Proven problem solver with in depth technical skills. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash 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 three 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. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Join a company where curiosity meets action and science meets delivery. Here, you will collaborate with talented people across disciplines and with external partners, leveraging modern digital, data and automation tools to solve complex manufacturing challenges that directly impact patients. We bring unexpected teams together to spark ideas, value kindness alongside ambition, and back bold thinking with the resources to make it real. Your leadership in our Macclesfield campus will help turn rigorous chemistry and engineering into reliable clinical supply-advancing medicines that can change lives worldwide. Date Posted 02-Mar-2026 Closing Date 16-Mar-2026 Our 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.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to lead the introduction of new drug substance manufacturing technologies that move breakthrough molecules into early clinical studies? Do you see yourself setting the standards that enable safe, compliant scale up while accelerating material to patients who need it most? This role sits at the heart of our Large Scale Lab in Macclesfield, where innovative science meets disciplined manufacturing to deliver clinical trial supply with precision and pace. You will join our Early Chemical Development team, working across a diverse portfolio of small molecules and emerging modalities. As a scientific leader in our Specials and Production section, you will establish and continuously improve the business processes that enable New Product Introduction and GMP operations at scale. Your impact will be tangible: every robust process you design, every training you deliver, and every technology you implement will help transform promising science into real world medicines. In this role, you will collaborate closely with analytical, process chemistry, engineering, and quality experts, as well as external partners and regulators. You will be empowered to think differently, bring forward new ways of working, and champion the adoption of novel technologies that increase speed, compliance, and reliability across our manufacturing capability. Accountabilities Manufacturing Technology Enablement: Establish and refine new manufacturing technologies within the Large Scale Lab to deliver high quality drug substance for early clinical studies, ensuring rapid and reliable supply. Process Ownership and Compliance: Maintain end to end oversight of core business processes (New Product Introduction, Materials Management, Production Standards, Cleaning, Process Risk Assessments) so that operations remain safe, efficient, and compliant. Documentation and Controls: Own the documentation and procedures that define and control manufacturing (batch records, product labels, waste labels), ensuring clarity, traceability, and audit readiness. SHE and GMP Leadership: Ensure all Safety, Health & Environment and GMP assessments are completed with actions implemented before execution; uphold and improve standards through visible leadership in the manufacturing asset. Training and Coaching: Promote, train, coach, and mentor colleagues on business processes and best practices, building capability and consistency across teams. Regulatory Engagement: Contribute as a Subject Matter Expert during internal and external regulatory inspections, demonstrating control, compliance, and continuous improvement. Technology Scouting and Adoption: Seek out, evaluate, and implement new technologies and novel product platforms; track and interpret evolving regulations and industry trends to future prove our capabilities. Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with process chemistry, engineering, analytical sciences, and quality to integrate development learnings into scalable, GMP ready processes; align delivery to project timelines and scientific rigor. Continuous Improvement: Use risk based thinking and operational insights to optimise throughput, reduce variability, and enhance right first time performance across clinical manufacturing. Essential Skills/Experience Minimum BSc/BEng level education in a relevant discipline (for example Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering,) and a significant number of years' experience working within a CMC development and/or manufacturing organisation. Significant experience within a pharmaceutical drug substance or fine chemical manufacturing organisation. The role holder should have a thorough working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry to ensure that industry standards are applied, as well as possess an understanding of other relevant developments in Industry. A strong understanding and practical experience of the principles and management of SHE and cGMP. Experience of technical supervision, coaching and mentoring or leading teams of people on scientific projects. Strong stakeholder management, collaboration and prioritisation skills. Excellent communication and strategic influencing skills across interfaces of discipline, culture and diverse individuals within our exciting department. Desirable Skills/Experience Demonstrated strong scientific leadership. Ability to analyse and interpret complex situations and provide clear strategic direction. Experience GMP Drug Substance Manufacturing for Early Clinical Study supply. Ability to think and operate across functional boundaries, challenge the status quo and seek opportunities for business improvement. Proven problem solver with in depth technical skills. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash 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 three 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. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Join a company where curiosity meets action and science meets delivery. Here, you will collaborate with talented people across disciplines and with external partners, leveraging modern digital, data and automation tools to solve complex manufacturing challenges that directly impact patients. We bring unexpected teams together to spark ideas, value kindness alongside ambition, and back bold thinking with the resources to make it real. Your leadership in our Macclesfield campus will help turn rigorous chemistry and engineering into reliable clinical supply-advancing medicines that can change lives worldwide. Date Posted 02-Mar-2026 Closing Date 16-Mar-2026 Our 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.
Job Title: Senior AI Scientist - Hit Discovery and Protein Sciences Location: Cambridge, UK Competitive salary and benefits Introduction to the role: Are you acuriousDataand AIScientist seeking a role where yourexpertisecan make an extraordinary impact? This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and enthusiastic environment and transform the way we discoverhitsand protein reagentsin drug discovery. Diverse Minds. Bold Disruptors. Meaningful Impactthrough Partnership. At AstraZenecawe'rededicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.There'sno better place to make a difference to medicine,patientsand society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning,growthand development. Join a place built on innovation and creativity. We harness digital, data science & AI to fast-forward our research. Your scientific vision would ensure that new small moleculesand peptidesdiscovered usingyour skillsandinpartnershipwith our technical platformscan serve as the seeds for future medicines and make a real difference in our mission to help patients. You will be basedin early drug discovery R&DwithinData Sciences & Quantitative Biologydepartmentin Discovery Sciencesand will work closely with our colleagues in the Hit Discoveryand Protein Sciencesdepartments.To learn more about our department and culture watch this video: A Life-changing day - Meet our Quantitative Biology team at AstraZeneca. What you will do You will develop data science, computational and AI solutions to enable the discovery of hits (small molecules and peptides) and protein reagents enhancing the output from our hit and ledatageneration platforms. This will involve close collaboration with screening scientists, chemists, biologists, informaticians and statisticians. Wetruly believethat everyone hasan important rolein drug discoveryandeach individualbringsaunique set of competencies. Your curiosity and passion for personal development combined with support from colleagues and leaders, will ensure you maximise your potential and contribution, building from your current skills and experience. Essential requirements: Our team is a highly collaborative group of scientists, working in an evolving technical and scientific landscape. Therefore, you will be comfortable workingin a dynamic and team-focussedenvironment. Critical will be tohave effective communication skills and a proactive and delivery-focused approach. Aligned to Hit Discoveryand Protein Sciencesactivities, you will bring analytical skills,innovationand your strategic mindsetto this excitingand evolvingarea. A PhD or equivalent numbers of years in industry/academia in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, computer science, AI/ML, statistics or related computational and data science subject areas applied to chemistry, biology or medicine. Experience in data science, AI/ML and/or modelling methods applied to the analysis of highly multidimensional or unstructured datasets in molecular, drug discovery or biomedical contexts. Programming in Python, R and/or Shell, and experience with querying and integrating data from disparate sources (e.g. SQL, NoSQL, Graph or file-based approaches). Experience in developing computational workflows applied to the analysis of experimental or AI-generated data (e.g. Nextflow or Snakemake), knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git and GitHub) and high-performance computing infrastructure. Experiencereporting data analysis results, drawing conclusions and defining recommended actions in interdisciplinary and collaborative environments. Desirables: Experience in AI/ML and/or physics-based mathematical modelling methods applied to peptides, small molecules and/or proteins. Experience in data analysis of high-throughput assays (peptides /small molecule screens, virtual or high content screening, chemical profiling, mass spectrometry, recombinant protein expression and/or omics). Experience in developing software and packages. Track record of publishing relevant research as preprints, peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and other scientific proceedings. Ability to collaborate and build consensus across cross-functional teams. Ability to identify opportunities and synergies across projects. Experience in communicating chemistry and protein concepts within a data science context. Why AstraZeneca There are many opportunities to develop yourself and your career. From our diverse portfolio and collaboration to our ground-breaking innovations -it's a place for lifelong learning. You'll be based in our Discovery Centre placed in the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus - an open, welcoming and vibrant centre that will encourage us and our partners to push the boundaries of scientific innovation. Next Steps: Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you. Please apply via the link and one of our team members will be in touch as soon as possible. This is being actively recruited so early application is advised. Where can you find more? Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Senior AI Scientist - Hit Discovery and Protein Sciences Location: Cambridge, UK Competitive salary and benefits Introduction to the role: Are you acuriousDataand AIScientist seeking a role where yourexpertisecan make an extraordinary impact? This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and enthusiastic environment and transform the way we discoverhitsand protein reagentsin drug discovery. Diverse Minds. Bold Disruptors. Meaningful Impactthrough Partnership. At AstraZenecawe'rededicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.There'sno better place to make a difference to medicine,patientsand society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning,growthand development. Join a place built on innovation and creativity. We harness digital, data science & AI to fast-forward our research. Your scientific vision would ensure that new small moleculesand peptidesdiscovered usingyour skillsandinpartnershipwith our technical platformscan serve as the seeds for future medicines and make a real difference in our mission to help patients. You will be basedin early drug discovery R&DwithinData Sciences & Quantitative Biologydepartmentin Discovery Sciencesand will work closely with our colleagues in the Hit Discoveryand Protein Sciencesdepartments.To learn more about our department and culture watch this video: A Life-changing day - Meet our Quantitative Biology team at AstraZeneca. What you will do You will develop data science, computational and AI solutions to enable the discovery of hits (small molecules and peptides) and protein reagents enhancing the output from our hit and ledatageneration platforms. This will involve close collaboration with screening scientists, chemists, biologists, informaticians and statisticians. Wetruly believethat everyone hasan important rolein drug discoveryandeach individualbringsaunique set of competencies. Your curiosity and passion for personal development combined with support from colleagues and leaders, will ensure you maximise your potential and contribution, building from your current skills and experience. Essential requirements: Our team is a highly collaborative group of scientists, working in an evolving technical and scientific landscape. Therefore, you will be comfortable workingin a dynamic and team-focussedenvironment. Critical will be tohave effective communication skills and a proactive and delivery-focused approach. Aligned to Hit Discoveryand Protein Sciencesactivities, you will bring analytical skills,innovationand your strategic mindsetto this excitingand evolvingarea. A PhD or equivalent numbers of years in industry/academia in bioinformatics, cheminformatics, computer science, AI/ML, statistics or related computational and data science subject areas applied to chemistry, biology or medicine. Experience in data science, AI/ML and/or modelling methods applied to the analysis of highly multidimensional or unstructured datasets in molecular, drug discovery or biomedical contexts. Programming in Python, R and/or Shell, and experience with querying and integrating data from disparate sources (e.g. SQL, NoSQL, Graph or file-based approaches). Experience in developing computational workflows applied to the analysis of experimental or AI-generated data (e.g. Nextflow or Snakemake), knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git and GitHub) and high-performance computing infrastructure. Experiencereporting data analysis results, drawing conclusions and defining recommended actions in interdisciplinary and collaborative environments. Desirables: Experience in AI/ML and/or physics-based mathematical modelling methods applied to peptides, small molecules and/or proteins. Experience in data analysis of high-throughput assays (peptides /small molecule screens, virtual or high content screening, chemical profiling, mass spectrometry, recombinant protein expression and/or omics). Experience in developing software and packages. Track record of publishing relevant research as preprints, peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and other scientific proceedings. Ability to collaborate and build consensus across cross-functional teams. Ability to identify opportunities and synergies across projects. Experience in communicating chemistry and protein concepts within a data science context. Why AstraZeneca There are many opportunities to develop yourself and your career. From our diverse portfolio and collaboration to our ground-breaking innovations -it's a place for lifelong learning. You'll be based in our Discovery Centre placed in the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus - an open, welcoming and vibrant centre that will encourage us and our partners to push the boundaries of scientific innovation. Next Steps: Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you. Please apply via the link and one of our team members will be in touch as soon as possible. This is being actively recruited so early application is advised. Where can you find more? Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram
A leading global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior AI Scientist focusing on Hit Discovery and Protein Sciences in Cambridge, UK. This role demands expertise in data science and AI/ML to enhance drug discovery processes. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant PhD and possess skills in programming, especially Python and R. The role provides a vibrant working environment with opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and innovation, making a significant impact on patient care.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
A leading global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior AI Scientist focusing on Hit Discovery and Protein Sciences in Cambridge, UK. This role demands expertise in data science and AI/ML to enhance drug discovery processes. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant PhD and possess skills in programming, especially Python and R. The role provides a vibrant working environment with opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and innovation, making a significant impact on patient care.
