Scientist, Early Stage Formulation
AstraZeneca

Scientist, Early Stage Formulation Sciences

Do you have a passion for Science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person.

About AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, MD:

Our Gaithersburg, Maryland facility creates life-changing medicines for people around the world. This campus employs more than 3,500 experts in our field and is only a short drive from Washington, DC. This modern and vibrant scientific campus is the home of R&D and Oncology in the US. Here, we play host to some of the most cutting-edge technology and lab spaces, all designed to inspire collaboration and cross-functional science. We believe employees benefit from being challenged and inspired at work. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

The Gaithersburg site offers a variety of amenities to help boost productivity and help keep our employees happy and healthy. This includes a fitness center, employee healthcare clinic, electric vehicle charging stations, dry cleaning, full-service cafeteria and copy center. This is where you'll find newly-designed, activity-based work spaces to suit a variety of working styles while increasing collaboration between teams.

Summary of the group:

The Biopharmaceutical Development (BPD) group is a multi-disciplinary scientific function providing expertise in Process/Analytical/Formulation/Device Development and Characterization with integrated Bioprocess Engineering, Clinical Manufacturing, and Supply Chain and Logistics operations. The group is also responsible for transferring the processes to different clinical and commercial sites in and outside the AstraZeneca organization. BPD group is present in multiple sites in US and UK.

This position is in Early Stage Formulation Sciences within BPD, responsible for designing and developing formulation and Drug Product presentations from pre-clinical through Phase 3 clinical trials and in support of commercialization.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform research in state-of-the-art laboratories that are focused on formulation and process development of biologics
  
• Evaluate protein formulation development, characterization, and stability testing
  
• Contribute to advancing AstraZeneca's pipeline of diverse antibody modalities
  
• Drive innovation across a variety of scientific domains
  
• Make in-depth experimental observations, analyze and interpret experimental results, and present scientific data
  
• Act as Functional representative on CMC teams
  
• Author CMC sections for regulatory filings
  

Education & Experience Requirements:

• M.S. in Chemical/biochemical engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience.
  

Required Skills:

• Experience with formulation development, biophysical characterization, and stability testing of proteins
  
• Science oriented, highly motivated self-starter with drive to succeed
  
• Meticulous in execution of laboratory experiments and reporting
  
• Good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary fast paced environment
  

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of stability and rheological properties of high concentration biologics formulations
  
• Knowledge of antibody formulation liabilities, formulation interactions, and desired properties like binding, stability, and developability
  
• Familiarity with antibody structure, different antibody modalities including multi-specifics and antibody-conjugates, and degradation mechanisms
  
• Familiarity with different routes of administration (intravenous, subcutaneous), delivery devices, and combination products
  
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments and statistical principles
  
• Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and as a team member within a matrix environment.
  

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

So, what's next!

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it's yours.

Where can I find out more?

Check out our landing page for more information on our BPD group https://careers.astrazeneca.com/bpd

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The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $ 81,127.20 to $121,690. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans

Date Posted
03-Feb-2026

Closing Date
16-Feb-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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