AstraZeneca is looking to advance the "art of the possible" by collaborating with expert functions and transformation teams to deliver high-impact, value-driven solutions that transform ways of working in a coordinated and scalable manner within Manufacturing Sciences through AI, predictive science, and robotics initiatives.
Requirements
- Substantial exposure to AI technologies and their application in scientific or operational contexts.
- Advanced Experience with Biopharmaceutical Drug Substance, Analytical or Drug product Development, or Clinical Manufacturing.
- Experience in leading other engineers/scientists in the creation, modification, and troubleshooting of laboratory robotics & automation scripts.
- Ability to translate scientific needs into practical, scalable digital solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop, drive, and iteratively refine a functional specific AI and predictive science strategy aligned with business objectives and emerging trends.
- Develop, drive, and iteratively refine a functional specific Robotics strategy aligned with business objectives, emerging trends and Manufacturing of the Future.
- Define and maintain the functional roadmaps, ensuring prioritization and alignment with departmental transformation goals.
- Collaborate with expert functions (e.g. DSM) to manage end-to-end delivery of AI and predictive science projects, ensuring stakeholder engagement from requirements definition through PoC, pilot, and full production deployment.
- Lead and serve as a key contributor to functional matrix teams, fostering close collaboration with expert functions to deliver functional projects.
- Accelerate adoption by creating training programs, communication plans, and KPIs to measure impact and success.
- Partner with leadership to assess and adapt functional capabilities (talent, technology, capacity) to accelerate and scale delivery of the multi-year roadmap.
Other
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, with a proven ability to drive organizational change.
- Deep understanding of Biopharmaceutical Development scientific processes and associated challenges.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects and leading cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Masters degree in a related field with 12 years of experience or PhD with 8 years of experience
