AstraZeneca UK Limited
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Scientist Chemistry (Bachelor/Master) in Medicinal Chemistry and Oncology Drug Discovery AstraZeneca in United Kingdom
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Oncology
Funding
This is a full-time industry scientist position at AstraZeneca/Acerta Pharma with a competitive salary and secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance, 27 holidays on a full-time basis, bonus scheme, collective pension with personal contribution, share purchase plan with company contribution, and additional support for travel costs during the transition period. No relocation package is offered.
Deadline
Sep 24, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
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Acerta Pharma / AstraZeneca is recruiting a Scientist Chemistry (bachelor/master) for its oncology R&D hub in the Netherlands. This is a hands-on medicinal chemistry role focused on the synthesis and analysis of new small molecules in active drug discovery programs, especially in haematological oncology.
The position is based in Oss initially, with a planned move to the Amsterdam UMC campus in early 2027. The team works across modern medicinal chemistry modalities and mentions exposure to AI and structure-based drug design. The role is full-time and sits within a collaborative international environment connected to colleagues in the Netherlands, UK, US, Canada, and Spain.
Research and work focus: organic synthesis of bioactive chemical entities, implementation of new synthetic routes, scale-up from mg to g for in vivo testing, and presentation of chemistry results in project meetings. The role also involves maintaining a high-quality electronic notebook and working safely according to SHE guidelines.
Eligibility highlights: bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry with organic chemistry specialization or equivalent; at least 3 years of experience in organic and/or medicinal chemistry; practical experience with column chromatography, (HP)LC-MS, and NMR; strong English communication skills. A PhD is explicitly described as overqualified. Applicants should already be based in the Netherlands or within commuting distance because no relocation package is offered.
Funding and benefits: competitive salary, 8% holiday allowance, 27 holidays, bonus scheme, collective pension, share purchase plan with company contribution, and support for extra travel costs during the transition period.
Application: apply via the vacancy link provided by AstraZeneca. The post notes there is no fixed closing date, but the listed closing date is 2026-09-24, and applications are being reviewed immediately.
Funding details
This is a full-time industry scientist position at AstraZeneca/Acerta Pharma with a competitive salary and secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance, 27 holidays on a full-time basis, bonus scheme, collective pension with personal contribution, share purchase plan with company contribution, and additional support for travel costs during the transition period. No relocation package is offered.
What's required
Completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry with organic chemistry as a specialisation or equivalent; PhD is explicitly considered overqualified. At least 3 years of experience with organic and/or medicinal chemistry and synthesis of small organic molecules. Experience with standard analysis and purification techniques such as column chromatography, (HP)LC-MS, and NMR. Experience with medicinal chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry is an advantage. Fluent English and strong written and communication skills. Candidate should be a team player and be currently based in the Netherlands or within reasonable commuting distance, as no relocation package is offered.
How to apply
Apply through the AstraZeneca vacancy page using the provided application link. If you have questions, contact the recruitment team by email or phone. The vacancy remains open until the process is concluded, but the posted closing date is 2026-09-24.
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