Thesis work, 15 credits - Optimising material flow by applying Lean Methodology

Are you passionate about pharmaceuticals and want to make an impactful contribution together with our internal Materia Management and Distribution team through applying lean methodology and data analysis? We offer an exciting thesis opportunity to help shape the future processes at Drug Product Delivery!

About AstraZeneca:
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centred biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovering, developing, and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than a global leading pharmaceutical company. At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work and empowering employees to push the boundaries of science and fuel their entrepreneurial spirit.

About the Opportunity:
As a Thesis Worker, you will find an environment that is full of unique opportunities and exciting challenges. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue your areas of interest whilst equally developing a broad skillset and knowledge base to get the best out of your experience. You’ll be working on meaningful projects to make an impact and deliver real value for our patients and our business. 

Thesis work description:
Drug Product Delivery within Pharmaceutical Technology & Development is the sole internal AstraZeneca department that packs, labels and distributes investigational medicinal products to clinical trial patients. We support launched, pre-launched and products under development within all our therapeutic areas. It is a fast-paced environment where flexibility and agility enable us to deliver high value to early phase clinical trials.

Join our curious and creative team to support the optimisation of our material flow at Drug Product Delivery. The thesis will be conducted as an agile project with opportunity to influence the end scope. You will be involved in data collection, process evaluation, and the development of new Key Performance Indicators together with the leadership of the team.

Your project will play a key role in our mission to significantly reduce our lead-times within the clinical supply chain, to ensure delivery of patient needs.

Key Objectives:
Through applying Lean Methodology:

• Collect and analyse data in an exploratory way to identify and describe material flow.
• Help to develop and implement data collection to monitor process performance.
• Design and suggest both quantitative and qualitative Key Performance Indicators for the flow of material.

Placement:
This is an on-site position at AstraZeneca Gothenburg. AstraZeneca does not support with accommodations for this role. 

Structure:
• Duration: Fall term 2026
• Credits: 15
Please note, this role is for 1 student only.

Essential Requirements:

• Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s program (e.g. logistics/chemistry/pharmacy/engineering, or sciences).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Excellent English communication skills, including speaking, presenting and scientific writing.
• Interest in Lean Methodology

So, what’s next?  
Apply today and take the chance to be part of making a difference, making connections, and gaining the tools and experience to open doors and fulfil your potential. We can´t wait to hear from you!  
We welcome your application as soon as possible, but ahead of the scheduled closing date 15th of April 2026. In the event that we identify suitable candidates ahead of the scheduled closing date, we reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy earlier than published.  

Date Posted

25-Mar-2026

Closing Date

15-Apr-2026

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