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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AI & Data Science Lead

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLa Défense, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher-education Bac+5 qualification in data science, artificial intelligence, computer science, or a related field.
  • Confirmed experience leading Data or AI projects or initiatives.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken French and English.
  • A good understanding of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence uses and issues.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data, including data from data science models, to derive useful insights for decision-making and performance evaluation.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and facilitate decision-making.
  • Sensitivity to AI-related governance, compliance, risk management, and ethical issues.

Responsibilities

  • Structure, prioritize, and arbitrate the portfolio of AI initiatives in line with AstraZeneca France's strategic and operational priorities.
  • Coordinate with global teams to consolidate a local France roadmap.
  • Prepare the roadmap for arbitration by IBEX management and the executive committee.
  • Work closely with business teams to identify, assess, and prioritize AI use cases.
  • Lead AI initiatives from ideation through delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and business experts.
  • Methodologically challenge proposals from local suppliers and solutions developed by global teams, assessing the relevance of performance metrics, validation robustness, risks of bias or overfitting, and fit of the approach to the business use case.
  • Keep sponsors and stakeholders informed about initiative progress, successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
  • Monitor external advances in artificial intelligence, including generative AI, agentic AI, and emerging fields.
  • Share relevant information with internal stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in an international, matrixed, or regulated environment.
  • Knowledge of the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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