Analytical Chemist – Early Product Development & Manufacturing at WeQuel

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography, Detection Techniques, Drug Product Development, Regulatory Support, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Continuous Improvement, Advanced Analytical Techniques, Automation, AI, Digitalization, Scientific Documentation, Clinical Development, GMP-Regulated Environments, Communication Skills

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

About the assignment A WeQuel client within the pharmaceutical industry – AstraZeneca – is looking for an experienced Analytical Chemist (Scientist / Senior Scientist) to strengthen their analytical characterization team within Early Product Development and Manufacturing (EPDM). This is a lab-based role where you will contribute to early drug product development projects, supporting the portfolio up to Phase II, and play a key role in delivering high-quality analytical data for clinical development. Your role As an Analytical Chemist, you will work in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment and contribute with strong analytical expertise to drug product development projects. The role combines hands-on laboratory work with scientific documentation and regulatory support. Key responsibilities include: Perform and document analytical experiments to support early drug product development Contribute analytical science to projects from early development up to Phase II Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams Support regulatory clinical trial applications (CTA) Drive scientific development within analytical science and contribute to continuous improvement Your background MSc or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline Strong experience in analytical science for pharmaceutical development Hands-on expertise in chromatography and relevant detection techniques for small molecules Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong delivery focus Meriting experience: Drug product development (e.g. oral solid dosage forms) CMC regulatory submissions and GMP-regulated environments Advanced analytical techniques such as MS, NMR, dissolution Interest or experience in automation, AI and digitalization within analytical science Why this assignment? You will be part of an environment where science, innovation and patient impact are at the center. The assignment offers the opportunity to work close to early-stage drug development, contribute to getting new medicines to patients, and influence the future of analytical science within a global pharmaceutical organization. About WeQuel WeQuel is a people-first consultancy built on the belief that “we are equal.” We work closely with leading companies in Life Science, matching top-tier consultants with impactful assignments. At WeQuel, you’re supported throughout the entire journey – from assignment matching and onboarding to ongoing dialogue and next-step planning.

Responsibilities

As an Analytical Chemist, you will perform and document analytical experiments to support early drug product development and contribute analytical science to projects from early development up to Phase II. You will also support regulatory clinical trial applications and drive scientific development within analytical science.