Associate Director, Digital Diagnostics & AI

Title: Associate Director, Digital Diagnostics & AI Location: Dublin, Ireland Competitive salary and benefits Introduction to role Are you eager to drive innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, diagnostic science, digital health, and patient-centric care? Join AstraZeneca’s Precision Medicine team in Ireland, where we focus on delivering the right medicine to the right patient at the right time through cutting-edge diagnostic solutions. We are seeking a highly motivated data leader with expertise in AI, machine learning, and data science to push the boundaries of digital diagnostic technologies. Play a leading role part in establishing our state-of-the-art digital diagnostics laboratory and help shape the future of AI-driven healthcare with real impact for patients! Accountabilities As one of the first hires for the team in Ireland, you will play a key role in building digital diagnostic capabilities while collaborating with colleagues across AstraZeneca and with external partners. You will join an agile team of data scientists and data engineers who combine scientific, technical, and machine learning expertise to: Develop the next generation of AI-driven digital diagnostic technologies to support AstraZeneca’s 2030 ambition and increase access to our medicines. Optimize the quality and depth of insight from clinical biomarker data, supporting faster data-driven decisions and empowering future strategy and planning for AZ’s assets. Unlock the full potential of both internal and real-world biomarker data sources by developing or leveraging existing tools and analytics for deep exploration. Essential Skills/Experience Advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field. At least 3-5 years proven industry experience delivering data science and ML/AI solutions in production at scale. Proficiency in statistics, machine learning, deep learning, with multi-modal data in a variety of applications. Fluent in AI tech full stack: Git, Python, Pytorch, Docker, experiment tracking (e.g., MLFlow, Amazon Sagemaker, etc.), and CI/CD-driven MLOps. Proven ownership of the full AI lifecycle- from data acquisition and labeling through model development, validation, deployment, post-deployment monitoring, and continual retraining. Hands-on with experimental design, statistical analysis, and rapid prototyping. Track record of close collaboration with software-engineering, DevOps, product, and domain-expert teams to translate AI research into reliable, maintainable production code. Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, and on-prem and on-the-edge. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, project management, and organizational skills. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Desirable Skills/Experience Leadership experience to motivate a team of data scientists to success. Experience in AI healthcare: digital pathology, medical imaging, genomics, or diagnostics. Working knowledge of SaMD/IVD regulations and quality standards (ISO 13485, IEC 62304, GCP, ICH). Peer-reviewed publications in leading AI / data-science conferences and journals (e.g., NeurIPS, CVPR, MICCAI, Nature Medicine) demonstrating methodological or clinical impact. Established professional networks in data science, software engineering, academic or diagnostics communities. Understanding of the potential business impacts of deploying AI-solutions in healthcare. AstraZeneca is a place where your work is truly meaningful. We are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients worldwide. Our commitment to improving patient outcomes drives us forward every day. Here you will find a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and experimentation. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences that contribute to our success. Join us as we shape the future of healthcare by making a real difference in patients' lives. If you are ready to make an impact, apply now to join our team! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Date Posted 15-Jul-2026 Closing Date 21-Jul-2026 Our 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. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.