Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals Work Values

Daily Duties at Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals:

My primary responsibilities included managing a 6-8 member entirely Swedish research team within a matrix organization and to be a member of a due diligence team assigned to evaluate programs of external partners with promising dyslipidemia target compounds. As a manager, I prioritized the laboratory efforts of team members on different in-house programs within the dyslipidemia and metabolic disorders therapeutic areas. In addition, I led efforts in identifying new potential targets and establishing research programs to establish screening methods and mechanistic studies for these targets. Through the efforts of the due diligence team, we identified a U.S. based pharmaceutical company as having a promising program that was entering phase I clinical trials. In a 10 million dollar initial payment, we established a partnership with this company. Part of my team’s priority then became to thoroughly understand the mechanism of action of this compound using our established in our in vivo and in vitro assays and to report back to AstraZeneca senior management our findings.

What they like about Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals:

A hiring company that offers alternative approaches to pay, performance bonuses, and/or equity in the firm is very attractive to you. You're generally less interested in working for an organization offering only traditional, salary-based compensation, one with limited opportunity to acquire equity in the firm, or one that does not actively promote skill development. In addition, you are more likely to choose a company that offers a variety of internal career options, with defined career paths. You view the learning of new skills and development of your expertise as key to your career advancement. These aspects of an organization may become even more important to you as you progress in your field, and are especially critical if you change career or occupation.

Tags

team leader, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular, manager, diabetes, educator, liaison

Skills

in vivo models, team leadership, oral communication, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, written communication, education, seminar planning, preclinical project development, collaboration

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