Introduction
Are you keen to apply scientific skills to real-world environmental challenges? The Environmental Risk Assessment Scientist role sits at the heart of how AstraZeneca develops and supplies medicines while managing environmental impact.
Joining the Global SHE and Sustainability function on an initial 6‑month fixed‑term contract, the role supports the development and delivery of Environmental Risk Assessments (ERAs) and the generation of environmental toxicity and fate data. It offers an excellent entry point for an early‑career scientist to gain hands‑on experience in regulatory science, environmental data interpretation, and cross‑functional collaboration, all while contributing to our Sustainability strategy and the safe delivery of medicines to patients.
Working alongside experienced environmental risk assessors and study managers, the post holder will gain exposure to real regulatory deliverables, outsourced study management, and sustainability initiatives, with full training and mentoring provided.
Location and Contract
Macclesfield, UK. 6‑month fixed‑term contract.
Accountabilities
* Prepare and maintain Environmental Risk Assessments, compiling regulatory ERA summaries and justification documents that underpin safe use of our products.
* Support monitoring of outsourced environmental studies, tracking progress and deliverables, reviewing study protocols and draft reports to build understanding of regulatory science delivery through Contract Research Organisation (CRO) partnerships.
* Prepare and manage technical documents that interpret environmental risk data, contribute to emissions compliance and transparency programmes, and engage with partners across the business on environmental sustainability initiatives.
* Help maintain procedures, guidance, and ways‑of‑working documentation, and aid in the development of data handling and artificial intelligence tools to maximise productivity.
Essential Skills & Experience
* BSc, MSc or PhD in a relevant scientific field, such as ecotoxicology, environmental chemistry, environmental risk assessment or related environmental/life sciences field.
* Strong interest in environmental risk assessment, sustainability or pharmaceuticals in the environment.
* Ability to review and interpret scientific data and literature with good attention to detail.
* Clear written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a team, managing multiple tasks to agreed timescales.
* Curiosity, willingness to learn, and motivation to develop a career in an industrial scientific setting.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Academic or practical experience in environmental fate (biodegradation, adsorption, persistence), aquatic or terrestrial ecotoxicology, environmental exposure assessment.
* Awareness of regulatory science or environmental risk assessment frameworks; GLP principles familiarity (desirable but not required).
* Experience handling, analysing or summarising scientific datasets.
* Experience with AI tools and handling of large data.
Benefits
Competitive salary, private healthcare, generous holiday allowance, training and development opportunities.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best.
Date posted: 12‑May‑2026. Closing date: 23‑May‑2026.
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