Lead AI Engineer

Introduction to role Are you ready to disrupt an industry and change lives? The Lead AI Engineer will not only develop and deploy key AI products, generating business and scientific insights through advanced data science techniques, but will also provide strong technical leadership to a growing team. We are looking for someone with a proven track record in leading and mentoring technical teams, guiding complex projects from ideation through execution, and inspiring excellence in others. In this role, you’ll build models using both foundational and cutting-edge methods, process structured and unstructured data, and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to solve complex problems in drug development, manufacturing, and supply chain. Key Projects AI Powered Drug Development - Develop and deploy AI models to optimize drug development processes. Autonomus Manufacturing - Implement AI-driven solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiencies. Self-healing Supply Chain - Apply AI techniques to improve supply chain management and logistics. About the Operations IT team Operations IT is a global capability supporting the Global Operations organization across Pharmaceutical Technology Development, Manufacturing & Global Engineering, Quality Control, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Global External Sourcing and Procurement. We operate from key hubs in the UK, Sweden, the US, China, and our Global Technology Centers in India and Mexico. Our work directly impacts patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines, combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. Accountabilities Drive the implementation of advanced modeling algorithms to generate actionable business insights. Provide hands-on technical leadership: Mentor and lead AI scientists, plan and oversee technical work, and set direction for the engineering approach. Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the team. Collaborate and influence stakeholders across disciplines to align AI solutions with business goals. Lead cross-functional teams in an agile environment, ensuring successful end-to-end delivery of AI projects. Continuously monitor and optimize AI models for accuracy and efficiency. Document processes, models, and key learnings while actively contributing to building internal AI and data science capabilities. Ensure that AI models adhere to ethical standards, privacy regulations, and fairness guidelines. Essential Skills/Experience Bachelor's in operations research, mathematics, computer science, or related quantitative field. Advanced expertise in Python and familiarity with database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Graph). Proven proficiency in at least 3 of the following domains: Generative AI: advanced expertise working with LLMs/transformer models, AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, LangChain Computer Vision: image classification and object detection MLOps: putting models into production in the AWS ecosystem Optimization: production scheduling, planning Traditional ML: time series analysis, unsupervised anomaly detection, analysis of high dimensional data Proficiency in ML libraries sklearn, pandas, TensorFlow/PyTorch Experience productionizing ML/Gen AI services and working with complex datasets. Strong understanding of software development, algorithms, optimization, and scaling. Excellent communication and business analysis skills. Desirable Skills/Experience Master’s or PhD in a relevant quantitative field Cloud engineering experience (AWS cloud services) Snowflake Software development experience (e.g., React JS, Node JS) When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. At AstraZeneca, our work has a direct impact on patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. With a passion for impacting lives through data, analytics, AI, machine learning, and more, we are at a crucial stage of our journey to become a digital and data-led enterprise. Here you can innovate, take ownership, and run with it—experimenting with leading-edge technology in a dynamic environment that offers countless opportunities to learn and grow. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now to join us on this exciting journey Date Posted 28-nov-2025 Closing Date 11-dic-2025 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. 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