Assoc Princ Scientist Bioscience

QRIOS are now looking for an Assoc. Princ. Scientist Bioscience with knowledge of in vivo experimental biology to join the Bioscience Renal in vivo team within the Early Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM) therapeutic area. This is a consultant assignment at AstraZeneca’s dynamic R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden.


About the position
As Assoc. Princ. Scientist with the Bioscience department at AstraZeneca you will be part of a vibrant team that focus on finding new treatment options to patients with renal disease. In the in vivo team we work with various pre-clinical models and different drug modalities. You will take part in in vivo deliveries to drive the renal pipeline. At AstraZeneca you will work together with experts from different functions and be part of project teams.

Responsibilities
• Independently design, plan and perform high quality in vivo experiments in preclinical models of renal disease
• Identify and implement new models/assays relevant for renal disease area
• Analyse fluids for biomarker quantification
• Perform conceptual interpretation and presentation of generated data
• Act as Bioscience representative in assigned projects
• Potentially act as new Target Champion, ie proactively identify and develop new target ideas into projects
• Deliver data, presentations, reports and regulatory documents
• Show scientific leadership in areas associated with the role – renal pathology and pathophysiology – by presenting data internally in key forums
• Ensure that own work and work with others is performed according with appropriate safety, health and environment (SHE), qualify and compliance standards, e.g. General Laboratory Standard (GLS)

Your profile
Essential for the role:

• PhD in biology, physiology, pathology or medicine or other relevant areas
• Extensive hands-on experience in running in vivo experiments in rodents with experience in renal models
• Educated and certified for in vivo experimentation
• Proven publication record
• Strong oral and written communication skills. English is essential, Swedish is appreciated but is not a requirement

Desirable for the role:

• Flexibility & independence
• Experience working with preclinical contract research organizations
• Expertise in renal physiology and/or pathology
• Experience from Pharmaceutical industry

About the organisation
This is a consultant assignement at AstraZeneca Göteborg for 1 year starting in May 2025. During this time you will be hired by QRIOS.

About Astra Zeneca:
AstraZeneca is a major international healthcare company engaged in the research, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription pharmaceuticals and the supply of healthcare services. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies - at AstraZeneca, we are proud to have a unique culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.