Principal Scientist, Generative Ai

AstraZeneca

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Generative ai workflow implementation
Python programming with pytorch tensorflow
Agentic ai framework design
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Principal Scientist for their Predictive AI and Data team to leverage generative AI solutions in drug development. The role involves direct collaboration with scientists to implement AI technologies that enhance research efficiency and integrates data science and software development practices. **

Job Summary

  • This role functions as a forward deployed engineer to configure and implement generative AI solutions that accelerate scientific processes in drug development.
  • The position requires designing and deploying machine learning models for large-scale analysis of clinical transcriptomics, proteomics, and cell painting data.
  • Candidates will champion a production-first attitude while collaborating with global teams to define and implement the organization's generative AI strategy.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Principal Scientist for their Predictive AI and Data team to leverage generative AI solutions in drug development. The role involves direct collaboration with scientists to implement AI technologies that enhance research efficiency and integrates data science and software development practices. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Generative AI workflow implementation
  • Python programming with PyTorch TensorFlow
  • Agentic AI framework design
  • Clinical transcriptomics data analysis
  • Machine learning model deployment
  • RAG and LLM fine-tuning experience

Nice-to-have

  • Life sciences or pharmaceutical industry background
  • Experience with Geneformer or scGPT models
  • Publications in top AI conferences
  • Global team collaboration across timezones
  • DevOps and MLOps automation strategies

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Math, or related field
  • Proven experience in deep learning and NLP
  • Strong leadership and project management skills

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