Director, Data Scientist
Director, Data Scientist
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Location: Barcelona Spain. 3 days/week working form the office.
Here youll have the chance to create a meaningful difference to patients lives. With science at its heart this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines for the worlds most sophisticated diseases.
At AstraZeneca were not afraid to do things differently. Were building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means were opening up new ways to work pioneering ground breaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together.
Data Scientists in the Clinical Data Science team work directly on Vaccines & Immune Therapies projects in collaboration with clinicians scientists and statisticians. We use machine learning predictive modelling and visualisation to support delivery of our clinical trial pipeline across early and late phases of development including:
Developing statistical and machine learning models to accelerate decision making both internally and externally
Building simulations to support innovative trial designs
Inventing and executing novel analytical techniques to analyse internal data
Developing and driving adoption of best practises in the analysis of clinical data
Consulting with subject matter experts to understand their analytical needs ensure analyses are fit for purpose and that the insights derived are clearly communicated.
We are looking for a Director Data Scientist to join our Clinical Data Science team.
As a Director Data Scientist within the team your key responsibilities will be:
Lead and deliver a portfolio of work in data science and machine learning to address specific clinically driven questions
Interfacing directly with internal customers to promote discussion and adapt analyses to enable new insights based on findings
Clearly and objectively communicate results as well as their associated uncertainties and limitations
Develop test implement and refine methods with a software engineering approach
Collaborate with a diverse range of partners enabling effective consensus conflict resolution and alignment to project goals
Essential requirements
PhD or equivalent experience in statistics mathematics computer science the physical sciences or related subject
Demonstrated knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry or relevant field
Track record of collaborating successfully with customers and delivery of impactful data science projects
Experienced in Python
Experience executing projects with generative AI
Why AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being an excellent Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your ambitious spirit. Theres no better place to make a difference to medicine patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration and always committed to lifelong learning growth and development. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
So whats next
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table Good because we cant wait to hear from you.
Date Posted
11-ago-2025Closing Date
30-ago-2025AstraZeneca 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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
