AstraZeneca is seeking a Principal Scientist in Generative AI to develop and implement AI solutions that enhance drug development processes. The role involves collaborating with scientists to build generative AI prototypes, focusing on machine learning models and workflows to drive business impact while ensuring production readiness
Job Summary
This role focuses on configuring and implementing generative AI solutions to accelerate the drug development process across pre-clinical and clinical stages.
The successful candidate will design and deploy machine learning models for large-scale analysis of clinical transcriptomics, proteomics, and cell painting data.
You will champion a production-first attitude while collaborating with global teams in China, India, Europe, and the US to scale exploratory research.
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AstraZeneca is seeking a Principal Scientist in Generative AI to develop and implement AI solutions that enhance drug development processes. The role involves collaborating with scientists to build generative AI prototypes, focusing on machine learning models and workflows to drive business impact while ensuring production readiness.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Python programming and AI libraries
Generative AI and LLM implementation
Agentic AI workflow design
Clinical transcriptomics data analysis
MLOps and cloud deployment (AWS)
Kubernetes and containerization
Nice-to-have
Life sciences or pharmaceutical experience
Experience with LangChain or AutoGen
Publications in top AI conferences
Global team collaboration skills
Knowledge of Geneformer or scGPT models
Key Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Math, or related field
Advanced Python skills and deep learning frameworks
Proven experience in NLP, computer vision, and reinforcement learning