Typical Accountabilities:
• Supports the delivery of high quality drug metabolism studies by managing an aspect of the project within own specialist area
• Has a significant impact on the quality of the project by providing specialised technical knowledge, interpreting experimental data and solving problems with innovative solutions
• Delivers high quality work within own specialised area by independently directing and performing research experiments in line with broader projects. This may include performing studies on animals or organisms
• Provides input and technical expertise to support the design of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) studies as part of assisting in the development of improved analytical techniques to meet departmental demands
• Collaborates and communicates with the team to ensure efficient communication of data
• Keeps up-to-date on scientific discoveries and advances and shares relevant information with the rest of the team
• Contributes to determining the viability of projects as a valued team member and provides technical expertise on specific issues
• Has significant input into project resourcing decisions and the allocation of work
• Provides advice and training to less experienced peers and has significant input into project resourcing decisions
• Ensures own work, and work of peers, is compliant with Good Laboratory Practice, Safety, Health and Environment standards and all other relevant internal AstraZeneca standards and external regulation
Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - 0
• Matrix Manager – (projects/dotted line)
What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
• Own country
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline; Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and the drug development process; A well developed understanding of the drug metabolism processes and pharmacokinetcs
• Desirable: Advanced degree within a related field
Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team): Members of all functions on project team; Members from development
• External (to AZ): External service providers; Regulatory bodies
Compensation Pay Range:
109,912.80 - 164,869.20 USD Annual
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position is outlined above. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
06-Jan-2026
Closing Date
30-Jan-2026
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