Digital Innovation Specialist

In this role, you will use pioneering digital solutions, including AI and generative AI, to build impactful value across our organization. Working closely with IT and cross-functional teams, you will develop high-impact use cases, optimize processes, and introduce innovative tools and methods. If you have a blend of machine learning, automation/AI expertise, pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience, and a humble, team-oriented approach, we want you to deliver measurable business outcomes with us!

Accountabilities:
- Develop and prioritize automation, AI, and generative AI use cases to improve biologics operations.
- Partner with IT to align on enterprise-wide digital tools and methodologies, ensuring superlative integration with existing systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and deliver data and AI-driven solutions that enhance value.
- Follow AI trends and advancements in pharmaceuticals and manufacturing to apprise strategic initiatives.
- Contribute AI expertise to digital twins, computational modeling, and data analytics projects.
- Advocate for business priorities by promoting and defending use cases that align with organizational goals.
- Support strategic digital projects, ensuring alignment with departmental and company objectives.
- Share knowledge, tools, and efficient approach to foster collaboration across teams.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., data science, computer science, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related).
- 3-5 years of experience in developing business cases and prioritizing initiatives, with a focus on ML, AI, generative AI, or digital solutions.
- Consistent record of delivering successful digital tools or platforms that have ushered impact in pharmaceuticals or manufacturing.
- Highly aware of AI applications and emerging trends, with the ability to apply them to biologic operations.
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, to integrate and implement digital solutions.
- Excellent communication to articulate intricate ideas and champion business-driven use cases.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience in biologics manufacturing is highly desirable.

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to getting more medicines to patients quickly, affordably, and sustainably. Technology is a key lever in enhancing our ways of working. Join us in crafting smart factories that improve efficiency and make a positive impact on all parts of the business. Embrace change with us as we trial solutions that keep patients and business needs at the forefront. Our diverse workforce is united by curiosity, sharing learnings and scaling fast. Be part of our ardent journey to deliver life-changing medicines through digital enablement.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our digital transformation journey!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from  $116,670- $175,006.

Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

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.