Are you an expert in the skeletal muscle biology? Would you like to apply your research expertise to accelerating innovative science and turn ideas into life changing medicines? Join us to discover future treatments of Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic (CVRM) diseases! We are seeking a passionate and accomplished Associate Principal Scientist with expertise in skeletal muscle physiology, metabolism and drug discovery to join our vibrant research community Metabolism Bioscience division within Research and Early Development CVRM. The position is primarily based at AstraZeneca's Global R&D site in Gothenburg, Sweden. For exceptional candidates, placement at our Gaithersburg, US site will be considered.CVRM is one of the three main therapeutic research areas within BioPharmaceuticals AstraZeneca which deliver candidate drugs into clinical development. The CVRM Bioscience department has a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. We are a team of professionals who are passionate about advancing science to discover and develop novel therapeutics that will benefit patients suffering from obesity, diabetes and their co-morbidities. AccountabilitiesThis scientific leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to set strategic direction and shape the future of obesity and weight management, with a focus on mechanisms underlying healthy body weight loss and maintenance. You will:Apply your expertise in skeletal muscle physiology and metabolic diseases to drive scientific and technical innovation, advancing new therapeutic interventions.Lead multidisciplinary project teams across Gothenburg (Sweden), Cambridge (UK), and Gaithersburg (US), as well as external collaborators, to deliver key experimental data and progress the drug project portfolio.Champion…MolekylärbiologCell- och molekylärbiologer m.fl.