AstraZeneca is seeking a visionary R&D leader to establish and lead our Digital Diagnostics organization in Ireland, central to our precision medicine ambition
Job Summary
AstraZeneca is seeking a visionary R&D leader to establish and lead our Digital Diagnostics organization in Ireland, central to our precision medicine ambition.
The role offers a rare opportunity to build a new capability from the ground up, including creating a high-performing team and pioneering digital laboratory infrastructure.
We balance the expectation of being in the office with respecting individual flexibility, working on average a minimum of three days per week from the office.
Matching Summary
AstraZeneca is seeking a visionary R&D leader to establish and lead our Digital Diagnostics organization in Ireland, central to our precision medicine ambition.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
AI/ML models and data science workflows
Digital diagnostic technology development
Leadership of high-performing technical teams
Regulated diagnostic development compliance
Strategic roadmap implementation
Collaboration with global R&D leaders
Nice-to-have
Visionary leadership in AI-driven diagnostics
External innovation and scientific collaboration
Building digital diagnostic capabilities
Strong academic and biotech networks
Culture of agility and inclusion
Key Requirements
PhD or equivalent in relevant technical/scientific field
10+ years leading technical teams in digital diagnostics or AI/ML
Experience with clinical decision support tools and AI-driven biomarker solutions
Knowledge of regulatory standards (SaMD, IVD)
Ability to translate innovation into scalable clinical applications