Executive Director, Ai For Discovery Sciences

AstraZeneca

Base: $258 157,60 - $387 236,40; bonus/equity: sho...
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Ai/ml in life sciences
Multimodal data integration
Mechanistic modeling
AstraZeneca is seeking an Executive Director for AI in Discovery Sciences to lead their strategy in applying advanced AI and machine learning to enhance drug discovery across Oncology and BioPharmaceuticals. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in discovery science, computational biology, and AI/ML applications, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and strategic leadership

Job Summary

  • We're building a connected, end-to-end Enterprise AI engine uniting data foundations, AI technology, process reinvention, and business-facing AI to accelerate results across the whole value chain.
  • As Executive Director, AI for Discovery Sciences within the AI for Science Innovation Unit, you will lead AstraZeneca’s strategy for applying advanced AI and machine learning to accelerate discovery across Oncology and BioPharmaceuticals R&D.
  • Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

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AstraZeneca is seeking an Executive Director for AI in Discovery Sciences to lead their strategy in applying advanced AI and machine learning to enhance drug discovery across Oncology and BioPharmaceuticals. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in discovery science, computational biology, and AI/ML applications, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and strategic leadership.

Salary

Base: $258 157,60 - $387 236,40; Bonus/Equity: short-term incentive bonus opportunity, equity-based long-term incentive program; Benefits: 401(k) plan, paid vacation and holidays, paid leaves, health benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI/ML in life sciences
  • multimodal data integration
  • mechanistic modeling
  • early discovery analytics
  • AI-driven biology
  • foundation models

Nice-to-have

  • high-collaboration environments
  • scaling impact
  • reuse of capabilities
  • cross-functional problems

Key Requirements

  • PhD, MD, or equivalent
  • 10-12+ years experience
  • Track record applying AI to discovery
  • Experience deploying AI/ML solutions
  • Strong literacy across models

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