Director, AI & Machine Learning
Introduction to role
Are you ready to be part of the future of healthcare? Can you think big, be bold, and harness the power of data and AI to tackle longstanding life sciences challenges? Then Evinova, a new health tech business part of the AstraZeneca Group might be for you! The Human-centered AI team at Evinova aims to transform the patient experience and clinical trial process by embedding data science and AI in digital solutions serving clinical trials. We are looking for dedicated individuals to develop ideas into impactful product capabilities that make a difference to patients.
Accountabilities
Evinova delivers market-leading digital health solutions that are science-based, evidence-led, and human experience-driven. Thoughtful risks and quick decisions come together to accelerate innovation across the life sciences sector. Be part of a diverse team that pushes the boundaries of science by digitally empowering a deeper understanding of the patients we help. Launch pioneering digital solutions that improve the patients’ experience and deliver better health outcomes. Together, we have the opportunity to combine deep scientific expertise with digital and artificial intelligence to serve the wider healthcare community and create new standards across the sector.
The team is looking for a Director of Data Science to lead machine learning and genAI projects, and develop innovative cross-product AI capabilities. The role is a technical expert driving hands-on development from prototyping to supporting production systems. The role will focus on the design of complex AI agents, communication architectures for agents, and developing automated techniques for designing and evaluating agentic systems. The role will interact with product, design, engineering, MLops, and domain experts and partners.
Typical Responsibilities
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of sophisticated agentic AI applications tailored to life sciences/health tech challenges.
• Develop automated techniques for designing and evaluating agentic systems.
• Ideate, develop, and evaluate different tools for agents (e.g., search, memory, context compression, communication architectures for agents).
• Design specialized agent/LLM observability pipelines for prototypes and production systems.
• Mentor and develop the technical capabilities of the AI team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Lead a portfolio of high-impact AI projects. Drive technical and project-level architecture decisions, guiding multi-functional teams through stages of the AI lifecycle.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment to align AI initiatives with business objectives and drive digital transformation.
• Represent the company's AI expertise at conferences, publications, and industry events.
Essential Skills/Experience
• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in a relevant field (such as mathematics, computer science, data science).
• 6+ years of proven experience in applied machine learning, with a strong focus on deep learning, NLP, and generative AI.
• Proven track record of developing creative and novel AI solutions that have driven significant business impact.
• Extensive prior experience exploring and testing language model behavior, prompting and building products with language models.
• Expert knowledge of Python and advanced ML/LLM frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, LlamaIndex).
• Extensive experience with AWS services (e.g., SageMaker, Bedrock, MSK, EKS, OpenSearch).
• Deep understanding of agentic AI concepts and frameworks (e.g., agentic design patterns, multi-agent systems, reinforcement learning) and their applications in healthcare.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire multi-functional teams.
Desirable Skills/Experience
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience, including successful delivery of large-scale AI projects.
• Experience designing and implementing novel AI architectures or algorithms in real-world products.
• Experience with low-level languages used for implementing high-performance ML code (C/C++, Rust, CUDA, etc.).
• Contributions to open-source AI projects or development of proprietary AI frameworks.
• Expertise in areas such as few-shot learning, meta-learning, explainable AI.
• Experience with regulatory environments in healthcare and life sciences.
• Experience with AI ethics, responsible AI practices in the life sciences industry.
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.
AstraZeneca is where you can connect across the whole business to power each function to better influence patient outcomes and improve their lives. Here you will play an increasingly crucial role in driving exciting transformation on our journey to becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Work alongside leading experts using pioneering techniques to create novel solutions that have a large-scale impact on patients' lives.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
Date Posted
07-Apr-2025Closing Date
29-Apr-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.
Are you ready to shape the future of healthcare with Evinova, a pioneering health tech business under the AstraZeneca Group? As the Director of AI & Machine Learning, you will have the incredible opportunity to leverage data and AI to revolutionize the clinical trial process and enhance patient experiences. At Evinova, we believe in the power of human-centered AI to deliver innovative digital health solutions that are based on science and human experiences. In this role, you’ll lead the design and development of sophisticated AI applications tailored specifically for life sciences challenges. From prototyping cutting-edge AI agents to deploying functional systems, your technical expertise will be vital. You’ll mentor a talented team of AI professionals, steering complex projects with high business impact and collaborating with product, engineering, and domain experts to align AI initiatives with our strategic goals. If you're excited about driving innovation, participating in multidisciplinary environments, and sharing Evinova's AI successes with the industry, this is the role for you. Join us in crafting transformative solutions that not only bolster the healthcare sector but also truly improve the quality of life for patients everywhere. If you are passionate about making a real difference through technology, we encourage you to apply and be part of our ambitious mission!
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