Associate Information Scientist AstraZeneca Gothenburg

Job description
AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare business engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. AstraZeneca is proud to offer a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Co-workers are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity

At AstraZeneca, science is at the core of everything we do. Our purpose is to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Would you like to be a part of helping us achieve this ambition?

Explore the possibility of joining us as Associate Information Scientist (AIS) within one of our key scientific focus areas Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM). Supporting the late stage drug project teams, you will be a key person for innovative use of information and data to help shape our trials, decision making and portfolio.

The Arena
You will play a leading role in supporting global clinical teams in finding and structuring clinical information for late stage drug development decisions. The position sits within our Information Practice unit who drives optimal use and value of clinical information and scientific knowledge retention for better informed decision-making in clinical development. 

Late-stage Development CVRM Biometrics consists of statistical, programming and information experts for drug development in phase II and beyond. You will be part of a truly global team alongside some of the most respected specialists in the industry.

Responsibilities
Support Information Analysis and CVRM TA Memory build

Tasks include
Identify internal and external available data on biomarkers and clinical outcome data, and key data gaps, e.g. from scientific literature, competitive intelligence, internal and external clinical trial databases
Structure conclusions into a biomarker information repository that can be used as a basis for innovation and support design questions 
Find, download, and make key information available in the SPOL site
Adjust and work with current SPOL site from a technical perspective
On a regular basis go through and ensure information in the library is current


Qualifications
Minimum requirements
Bachelors or advanced degree in a Life Science
Experience in clinical information or science information setting in the application of information and knowledge management (settings could include, but are not limited to clinical drug development, medical writing, medical affairs, clinical operations, competitive intelligence, regulatory intelligence)
Good organizational skills and great attention to detail
Ability to multitask, work independently, set priorities and follow a timeline
Good written and verbal communication skills


Preferred experience and key factors
Good understanding of project management techniques and methods 
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical clinical drug development process (with a preference for late-stage drug development in Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism) 

For us, it is important that all competence and skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity.

Application
2020-03-05, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day.

For more information:  Birgitta Nyström, consultant manager,  birgitta.nystrom@randstad.se.

About the company
Randstad Life Sciences is specialized in competences within Life Science. As a consultant with us, you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager is always there for you and ensures that you get varying and developing assignments at different companies, within different industries. At Randstad Life Sciences, your personal development is in focus, and you are offered a large network and many social activities.

Randstad Life Sciences is part of Randstad, the world leader in recruitment and consulting with operations in 38 countries. With this global network, in combination with our strong local foundation, we can offer a wide range of varied and developing assignments and jobs for you who are a specialist in life science. Our mission is to help you reach your true potential with your career in focus!