Senior Scientist, In Vivo Cardiovascular Biology, AstraZeneca

Job description
Senior Scientist, In Vivo Cardiovascular Biology

This is a lab based role where you will explore novel drug targets and support existing projects with key in vivo and ex vivo data. Collaboration is critical for successful delivery of drug projects and you will work closely with scientists/teams from a wide range of different functions within AstraZeneca as well as with external partners and collaborators. Your in vivo work will include experimental work in small animals to broaden the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic understanding of our new drug candidates as well as cardiovascular disease. You will have the opportunity to explore novel techniques and ideas required for progressing existing portfolio and novel science. Some in vitro work can also be part of the role description.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Independently design, develop, and run experiments as well as analyse results, interpret data and report in vivo studies and ex vivo assays for projects from pre-target identification to clinical stage
Communicate data and scientific findings at internal and external meetings and through publications in scientific journals
Proactively contribute to a vibrant and innovative working environment where improvements and new ideas are adopted and freely shared


Qualifications
Essential for the role:
Master or PhD in biology, pharmacology, cardiovascular biology or similar
Hands-on experience and expertise in handling mice and rats and performing in vivo experiments accordingly
Entrepreneurial, collaborative and flexible ways of working
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent English, both spoken and in writing

Desirable for the role:
Scientific background in any of the following fields: cardiovascular disease, heart failure, cardiac regenerative medicine, cardiac metabolism, genetic cardiomyopathies
Experience with performing open chest surgeries , such as myocardial infarction and intramyocardial injections
Knowledge and experience in ultrasound imaging and/or MRI imaging
Background in drug discovery and development in the pharmaceutical industry


Application
Deadline: 2022-06-02, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.

For more information:
Please contact Jimmy Wadie jimmy.wadie@randstad.se or Veronika Knudsen veronika.knudsen@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 activities.

Randstad Life Sciences specializes in the field of science and 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!