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 the integration of advanced AI and machine learning in Oncology and BioPharmaceuticals R&D. The role requires strong strategic leadership, scientific partnership, and operational management skills, with a focus on leveraging AI to enhance biological understanding and discovery strategies. **

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 the integration of advanced AI and machine learning in Oncology and BioPharmaceuticals R&D. The role requires strong strategic leadership, scientific partnership, and operational management skills, with a focus on leveraging AI to enhance biological understanding and discovery strategies. **

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 over isolation
  • cross-functional problem solving
  • reuse of existing capabilities

Key Requirements

  • PhD, MD, or equivalent degree
  • 10-12+ years experience
  • Track record applying AI to discovery
  • Experience deploying AI/ML solutions
  • Executive presence

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