Head of Scientific Tools and Solutions, Senior Director Barcelona Competitive Salary + Benefits Introduction to role Are you ready to lead the charge in revolutionizing the way we use data in biopharmaceuticals? We are seeking a dynamic and influential global leader to join our Data Science team as Head of Scientific Tools and Solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of drug discovery and development by optimizing R&D scientific tools and solutions. You will be at the forefront of creating new capabilities, setting standards, and driving efficiencies across the organization. Are you up for the challenge? Accountabilities As the Head of Scientific Tools and Solutions, you will develop a multi-year strategy for our project portfolio, ensuring its successful implementation. You will be recognized as a technical strategic expert, defining the vision for scientific tools in collaboration with peers across the organization. Your role will involve coordinating the development and optimization of scalable tools demonstrating machine learning, rule-based models, informatics solutions, and data workflow automation pipelines. You will also lead a global scientific informatics and software team, influencing and driving projects and teams. Your excellent communication skills will be crucial in demonstrating the strategic value of applying AI/automation to senior executives. Essential Skills/Experience: • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related quantitative field • Ability to influence in a complex matrix environment • Prior experience in therapeutic drug research or development • Demonstrated experience with data analytical approaches and tools • Excellent software development skills, including Python and Java • Expertise in data modelling and SQL and NoSQL databases • Experience with automation strategies (CI/CD etc), multi-cloud cloud platform (AWS or similar) and containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker) • Excellent written and verbal communication, business analysis, and consultancy skills • Experience with GxP software development and testing Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca's Biopharmaceuticals R&D division, we are driven by our desire to understand and reveal new insights. We are free from fear of failure, free to ask the right questions, make bold decisions, and dig deep into the biology of complex disease. We are committed to making an impact on patients' lives by improving patient access to healthcare globally. We are harnessing digital, data science & AI to help us achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. We are always seeking quick solutions, responding to the rapid pace of change in healthcare. If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be. Are you ready to explore and innovate in our dynamic environment? Apply now to join us in pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines! Are you ready to play an increasingly crucial role in driving innovative transformation on our journey to becoming a digital and data-led enterprise? If so, apply today!.
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