Executive Director, Oncology Data Science & Ai, China

AstraZeneca

Beijing, China
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Data science & ai strategy
Build high-performing team
Ai for drug discovery
** AstraZeneca is seeking an Executive Director for Oncology Data Science & AI in Beijing, China, to lead the development and application of AI in Oncology R&D. The role involves building a high-performing team, managing a substantial budget, and fostering partnerships within China's digital-health and AI ecosystem. **

Job Summary

  • Spearhead the development and application of AI within Oncology R&D, establishing a world-class team and propelling our ambition to position China as a global AI innovation hub.
  • Drive the development and application of AI for de novo design, virtual screening, repurposing, and predictive modeling of biologics, with a focus on scaling China’s contribution to global discovery programs.
  • Build strong external partnerships with the sophisticated ecosystem in Beijing, engaging with academia, hospitals, technology innovators, startups, and government bodies to strengthen AstraZeneca’s Oncology leadership in China.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking an Executive Director for Oncology Data Science & AI in Beijing, China, to lead the development and application of AI in Oncology R&D. The role involves building a high-performing team, managing a substantial budget, and fostering partnerships within China's digital-health and AI ecosystem. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data Science & AI strategy
  • Build high-performing team
  • AI for drug discovery
  • Foundation model literacy
  • China data governance compliance
  • External partnerships

Nice-to-have

  • Multi-modal oncology data integration
  • Drug discovery silico design
  • Established China network
  • Emerging AI applications

Key Requirements

  • PhD or Master's degree
  • 5+ years leadership experience
  • Proven ability to build/scale organizations
  • Strong dry/wet lab understanding
  • PIPL/DSL/NMPA compliance track record
  • Experience leading large AI teams
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin

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