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Astrazeneca

Sweden - Gothenburg, Sweden

Senior Director -Project Toxicologist - Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences.

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Are you passionate about working for a global health care company who truly puts patients first, and would like to apply your toxicology expertise in a company that is accelerating innovative science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? AstraZeneca discovers and develops medicines in our core areas of Oncology, Respiratory and Immunology, Microbial Sciences and Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic Disease. We are looking to recruit a talented Senior Project Toxicologist who has prior experience of late stage clinical development and global marketing into our Regulatory Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology team. In this role you will work as a Project Toxicologist on compounds in late clinical development and marketed products in multiple therapy areas. In collaboration with colleagues across our R&D organization you will develop and execute global regulatory toxicology strategies, playing a key role in delivering new medicines to market. As a Senior Project Toxicologist you will use your prior experience of successful marketing to coach others through the marketing and regulatory defence process. The role will be based at our vibrant R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden. Job responsibilities include:  As a core member of the project team, you will design regulatory toxicology strategies to assess and mitigate safety risks, delivering projects to successful global marketing. Provision of non-clinical safety expertise to support established brands. Communicate clear positions on integrated risk assessments including informing decision-making governance bodies and author/defend clinical trial and marketing applications Coach others through the process of global marketing applications and regulatory defence Maintain expertise in regulatory requirements and preclinical safety approaches. Conduct specialist non-clinical safety evaluation of in-licensing opportunities. Education/Experience Requirements Excellent scientist with a PhD and/or DABT in Biology, Toxicology, Pharmacology or related field, a strong scientific track record, and a willingness to challenge conventional thinking.  Extensive experience working as a Project Toxicologist across different therapy areas within the pharmaceutical/biotech project environment delivering pre-clinical toxicology packages and successful marketing for a range of modalities which should include small molecules, peptides and oligonucleotides. A collaborative, team-oriented approach, able to solve problems in a goal-focused fashion with capacity to coordinate tasks across multiple projects. A proven track record as a successful coach/mentor of others. Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and influencing skills across levels/subject areas with a strong desire to drive personal development.  Experience and desire to work with teams across geographies including awareness of inclusion and diversity. Adopting a working style that is inclusive and collegiate, contributing to our Great Place to Work objectives. 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. 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. What is next? We welcome your application, including CV and cover letter, no later than October 25th, 2026. Please combine your cover letter and CV into a single document before uploading. Date Posted 07-Oct-2026 Closing Date 25-Oct-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. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.
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