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Do you have expertise in, and passion for developing and deploying lab automation to accelerate drug development in the pharmaceutical industry? Join AstraZeneca and use your expertise to implement transformative automated methodologies closely integrated with data driven & AI approaches and help deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. This isn't just a role, it's your opportunity to transform the future of medicine and improve millions of lives. What we do AstraZeneca is a global, science-driven BioPharmaceutical business and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. Ultimately, our aim is to work towards a cure for some of the world's most complex diseases. Whether that's by shaping the patient ecosystem and focusing on outcomes, or by progressing potential medicines and accelerating their launch. Pharmaceutical Sciences at AstraZeneca delivers the therapies of the future through scientific leadership in drug delivery, design of synthetic routes, and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and drug products. In essence, we are working "from molecule to medicine" to develop medicines for our patients today and tomorrow. The Predictive Science, Digital, and Automation (PSDA) department leads the digital transformation of Pharmaceutical Sciences to drive innovation, optimize drug development, and enable data- and predict-first driven decisions. We develop and apply computational chemistry, machine learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies - coupled with user centric informatics for seamless data capture, integration, insight, and prediction. This is coupled with strong leadership and expertise to advance lab and process automation all to accelerate projects. The role We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated Automation Project Leader and Business Analyst to join our Automation Team within Predictive Science, Digital and Automation (PSDA) in Gothenburg, Sweden. You will work across Pharmaceutical Sciences, join a newly formed, highly collaborative team, and lead business analysis and project management to deliver automation solutions that drive efficiency and speed in drug development projects. Our work spans the early phases of drug development, from pre-clinical into clinical. To succeed in this role, you need a solid understanding of the drug development process and strong technical knowledge of lab automation, preferably in a life science environment. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate across boundaries, a positive problem-solving attitude, and a strong delivery focus. This is a business analysis/project management role where you will work collaboratively with many colleagues, leading and driving the implementation of automated workflows. You know how to lead and motivate others to deliver results. You will get the opportunity to influence and contribute to the progression of automation and drive the efficiency and scientific development within the field of pharmaceutical science at AstraZeneca. Required qualifications, Skills and Experience: * University degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline, preferable with industry experience * Solid knowledge of laboratory automation in life science * Documented experience of business analysis and/or project management * Good knowledge of the drug development process * Readiness to champion and drive automation * Strong ambition to develop yourself and others If you also have experience in one or more of the following areas - great! * Experience of pharmaceutical development * Knowledge and experience of end-to-end automated integrated workflows * Skilled in programming of lab automation software * Track record of driving scientific projects, publications * Knowledge and experience of working according to GxP AstraZeneca is one of the world's most exciting bio-pharmaceutical companies. From scientists to sales, lab techs to legal, we're on a mission to turn ideas into life-changing medicines that improve patients' lives and benefit society. We need great people who share our passion for science and have the drive and determination to meet the unmet needs of patients around the world. So, what's next? If you are interested, apply now! We encourage you to send your application (CV and cover letter) as soon as possible, since interviews will be held continuously, but no later than 15 February, 2026.