Are you ready to lead bioanalytical strategy that accelerates safe, transformative medicines to patients worldwide? As Associate Director based in Gothenburg, Sweden, you will shape the design and implementation of end-to-end bioanalysis across diverse modalities, translating complex data into clear program decisions that guide dose selection and clinical advancement. You will work at the heart of a collaborative, matrixed environment—partnering closely with lab-based scientists and global project teams to build robust, compliant assays and deliver decisive PK/CK, PD, immunogenicity, and target engagement insights. Can you see yourself aligning innovative assays with program milestones to increase confidence and speed through development? You will also engage with leaders across discovery, safety, clinical pharmacology, translational science, toxicology, and regulatory, with opportunities to represent our science externally. This role is highly visible and ideal for a scientist who thrives on impact, rigor, and cross‑functional influence.
Essential Skills / Experience
BSc/MSc in relevant subject with extensive experience in Bioanalysis or PhD in relevant subject with strong experience in Bioanalysis required.
* Proven experience as a Subject matter Expert in regulated bioanalysis across a range of modalities PK/CK, PD and immunogenicity assessments (humoral and cellular).
* Experienced as a bioanalytical lead in diverse project teams, defining, leading and implementing robust bioanalytical strategy to advance the portfolio including Biomarker & Target Engagement strategy for dose decision endpoints.
* Skilled scientist able to discern the advantages and pitfalls of a range of analytical techniques such as molecular assays (ddPCR, qPCR, RT‑qPCR), flow cytometry, ELISpot, viral assays, cytokine assays, ligand binding assays and Mass Spectrometry.
* Deep understanding of small & large molecule Bioanalysis.
* Experienced in regulated bioanalysis for multiple drug modalities.
* Demonstrable experience in PD Biomarker & Target Engagement assays.
* Proven publication and presentation record.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable Skills / Experience
* Experience of working in a matrix environment.
* Knowledge of Immunology and/or metabolic diseases.
Why AstraZeneca
This is where curious minds are empowered to follow the science and push boundaries with courage and care. We bring unexpected combinations of experts together face to face several days a week to ignite bold ideas and move fast. By blending cutting‑edge biology with data, technology and AI, we pioneer new approaches that better predict clinical success and advance therapies across complex diseases. You will join a collaborative culture that values kindness alongside ambition, where your contribution directly shapes the future of healthcare and the speed at which life‑changing medicines reach patients.
Bring your bioanalytical leadership to a place where it will matter, submit your combined CV and cover letter by 17th May 2026 to help deliver decisive science that reaches patients faster!
Salary: Negotiable.
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