Process Control Engineer (Senior Scientist)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on people's lives with life-changing medicines? Join our Operations team in Gothenburg as a Process Control Engineer and be part of a team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people we impact.



At AstraZeneca, we are committed to delivering more medicines to patients, quicker and more affordably. In our Operations division, we work across the entire value chain, designing and delivering active ingredients, formulations, and devices required to support new medicines. Our Oral Product Development (OPD) team in Gothenburg focuses on Oral Drug products. We are currently looking for a process control engineer joining the Product and Process Control team to strengthen our capabilities in the development and implementation of enhanced control strategies for our late-phase portfolio.



What you'll do

As a Process Control Engineer, you will work independently to support the process and product control units for oral solid dose manufacturing processes ensuring high quality products and optimal yield. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable smooth implementation of fit-for-purpose monitoring and control tools considering qualification and regulatory requirements, provide hands-on support for digital platforms, and increase your expertise in modelling, AI, and control algorithms. You will also act as an advocate and trainer within AstraZeneca to increase general awareness and understanding of these innovative tools.



Essential for the role:

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A solid scientific background (MSc or PhD in process control engineering or related discipline or BSc with industrial experience)
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Skilled in empirical models, machine learning, and AI for product/process control
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Ability to document and present your work concisely and comprehensibly
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Strong collaboration, communication, and teaching skills
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Experience of integration between information and operation technology
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Experience of use of digital tools applied to problem solving



Desirable for the role:

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Automation and programming skills
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Knowledge of process technology for continuous processes
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Knowledge of operational requirements (GMP, GAMP, Process Safety, Data Integrity, Change control)
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Experience with digital tools supporting process monitoring and control (e.g., DCS, PAT management system, APC, multivariate monitoring platform)





Why AstraZeneca?

Our Gothenburg site is one of AstraZeneca's three strategic R&D centers. With more than 2,400 employees from over than 70 countries, our vibrant Gothenburg site is a truly inspiring place to work. Here, the history and future of scientific breakthrough come together. We believe that the diversity of our people is crucial to bringing new discoveries to life.

You will be offered a competitive salary and excellent benefits, such as extra paid Holiday, Private Medical Benefits, On-site exercise and much, much more.



So, what's next?

Don't miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people's lives - apply no later than October 29th, 2023!