Associate Principal Scientist – Metabolism Bioscience Research, CVRM
On-siteGöteborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Job Summary
Apply skeletal muscle physiology expertise to drive scientific innovation for obesity and weight management therapies. Lead multidisciplinary project teams across Gothenburg, Cambridge, and Gaithersburg to deliver experimental data and advance drug projects from discovery through early clinical development. Play a lead role in target selection and validation, serving as bioscience lead on discovery initiatives while championing novel approaches to healthy body weight maintenance. Raise the scientific profile of CVRM through high-impact publications and external presentations. This role reports directly to the Head of Metabolism Bioscience Division within AstraZeneca's Global R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Required Qualifications
- PhD and postdoctoral experience in life sciences or equivalent relevant industry experience
- 3-5 years' drug discovery experience in academia, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry following postdoctoral research
- Deep expertise in skeletal muscle biology and physiology, including in vitro and in vivo assay development
- Strong scientific knowledge of metabolic diseases and mechanisms of body weight regulation
- Strong track record of leading laboratory-based research
- Experience in new model development, laboratory techniques, and enthusiasm for performing hands-on science
- Demonstrated scientific leadership reflected by a robust publication record, external presentations, and collaborations
- Proven ability to manage multifaceted projects and establish research collaborations, leveraging a broad professional network
- Placement at AstraZeneca's Global R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden
- Placement at Gaithersburg, US site will be considered
Desired Qualifications
- Significant experience with in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo technologies to assess multiple target classes
- Track record as a Project leader or Bioscience lead, conducting, planning, and guiding complex scientific projects within multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrable ability to manage multiple concurrent projects or tasks
- Extensive network and collaboration experience within the metabolism research field
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