Director, Operations IT - Data, Analytics & AI, Digital Transformation

Join our Data Analytics and AI (DA&AI) team within Operations IT to drive innovation in a leading pharmaceutical company. As a director of data analytics and AI solutions you'll help develop strategic data and AI products that align with business goals. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-powered solutions, such as AI based predictive maintenance, Smart factory, factory flow visualisation and GenAI solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic consultancy for Data, Analytics and AI products to business and IT stakeholders aligned to Manufacturing, Digital transformation and Sustainability portfolios.
• Lead the development of technical products aligned with business goals.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of Data and AI solutions.
• Break down feature epics into technical tasks and manage dependencies.
• Ensure high-quality, scalable, and sustainable product delivery.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Conduct research to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Optimize resource allocation through data-driven decisions.
• Maintain high standards for in-house products and tools.

Essential Skills:

• Exposure of Pharma manufacturing domain or sustainability
• Experience of delivering Digital products using Data, Analytics and AI technologies.
• Expertise in Data Analytics and AI technologies.
• Experience leading complex data and AI projects.
• Proficiency in the full software development lifecycle.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Agile teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field.

Desired:

• Master’s, M.B.A., or PhD in a relevant field
• Product/Project Management experience in Data, Analytics & AI solutions
• Previous involvement in a large multinational company, Pharmaceutical or similar environment

Why Join Us: Be part of a team where your work directly impacts the development of life-changing medicines. We offer a dynamic environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.

About AstraZeneca: AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical leader dedicated to improving lives through innovative science and digital technology. Join us and be empowered to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society.

Important Notice for Applicants

We are excited to announce that our job advertisement will remain open throughout the Christmas holiday season. 

Please note that due to the holiday schedule, we will begin reviewing applications in January. You can expect to receive feedback on your application and information about the next steps at that time.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and wish you a joyful holiday season!

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. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.