Consultant assignment via WeQuel | Client: AstraZeneca (Gothenburg)

On behalf of one of our clients, AstraZeneca, WeQuel is now looking for a Senior Scientist within Process Analytical Technology (PAT) for a consultant assignment in Gothenburg.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation, life-changing medicines while working at the intersection of science, technology, and innovation.

About the assignment

You will join AstraZeneca’s Operations organization within Pharmaceutical Technology & Development (PT&D), Global Product Development (GPD). The team focuses on Oral Controlled Release and Immediate Release drug products and works across the full value chain – from early development to commercial manufacturing.

In this role, you will strengthen the Product and Process Control group by driving the development and implementation of enhanced control strategies using state-of-the-art PAT technologies for late-phase pharmaceutical products.

Your responsibilities

As a Senior Scientist in PAT, you will:

• Design, develop and deliver enhanced control methods using PAT, chemometrics and advanced process monitoring

• Perform hands-on laboratory work as a core part of the role

• Develop, validate and technically transfer PAT methods and tools

• Apply multivariate data analysis (MVDA) to support robust product and process control strategies

• Collaborate in cross-functional project teams and contribute to regulatory documentation

• Support digital initiatives within continuous manufacturing, including data science, predictive modelling, simulation and AI-driven approaches

• Promote a future-oriented, innovative mindset within process control and analytics

Required background

• BSc, MSc or equivalent in chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or similar

• Experience with PAT within pharmaceutical or chemical industry, or postgraduate academic experience with strong industrial PAT focus

• Solid understanding of PAT techniques such as NIR, Raman and microwave spectroscopy

• Experience in PAT method development and implementation

• Strong competence in chemometrics and MVDA (PCA, PLS) using tools such as SIMCA, Python, MATLAB or PLS Toolbox

• Ability to document and present work clearly and concisely

• Strong collaboration, communication and leadership skills

• Understanding of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) principles

Meritorious experience

• GMP, GAMP, data integrity, change control and process safety

• Development of control strategies for commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing

• Basic scripting skills (Python, MATLAB, R)

• Experience with digital control and monitoring systems (DCS, PAT management systems, APC, multivariate monitoring platforms)

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical process equipment and continuous manufacturing technologies

About WeQuel

WeQuel is a people-first consulting company built on the belief that “we are equal.” We work closely with leading companies within Life Science, offering experienced consultants, long-term partnerships and a modern, transparent way of working. As a consultant via WeQuel, you are supported throughout the entire assignment – professionally, personally and commercially.