Director Strategic Advice Quality Science & Strategy

Do you want to shape how artificial intelligence is adopted responsibly in a global science-led biopharmaceutical company Come join us at AstraZeneca in the role as a Director Strategic Advice - Quality Science & Strategy.

This is a rare opportunity to define from the ground up how a regulated organization adopts and governs artificial intelligence responsibly. You will set the guardrails build the framework and act as the trusted bridge between the technical realities of AI and the regulatory quality and business considerations that shape our industry. If you enjoy translating complex technology into clear workable strategy and influencing senior leaders to make sound decisions in a fast-evolving field this role gives you the scope and impact to do exactly that.

What youll do

• Provide proactive and strategic quality leadership in AI and data integrity: Lead the development of quality strategy and oversight approaches for AI-enabled data-driven and digitally supported activities across R&D with a particular focus on trustworthy reliable and transparent use of data and algorithms.

• Establish guardrails requirements policies and standards for how AI is deployed in a regulated setting including how data must be handled governed and used.

• Influence and build alignment with senior leaders guiding strategic decision-making on AI adoption.

• Shape governance for AI- and data-related risk by providing clear insight reporting and recommendations to relevant decision-making forums.

• Maintain an external focus on AI digital regulation and data governance: Drawing on expert communities and networks to stay current with evolving AI regulations standards and industry practices and translating these into practical guidance for the organization.

• Collaborate with and influences external stakeholders and regulatory bodies representing AstraZenecas quality position and helping to shape expectations in evolving areas of science and technology.

• Provide expert input into quality and compliance risk management including identification assessment mitigation planning and monitoring.

• Lead or support due diligence activities inspections audits and critical quality issue management ensuring timely resolution and organizational learning.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Significant experience in a regulated industry pharmaceutical is preferred but we welcome candidates from medtech IVD diagnostics digital health or other highly regulated sectors with transferable governance experience.

• Expertise in regulatory requirements relevant for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry

• Strong knowledge of AI machine learning advanced analytics digital systems and data lifecycle management

• Strong understanding of data integrity principles data governance and risks associated with computerized and AI-enabled systems

• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and provide strategic advice in complex rapidly evolving scientific and technological environments

• A collaborative working style comfortable partnering across functions and disciplines

• High ethical standards trustworthy operating with absolute discretion

Location: Gothenburg Sweden

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global science-led patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. AstraZeneca Sweden plays a pivotal role in our shared global purpose - to better patients lives. Thats why every one of us is motivated to make a difference. With a heritage that stretches back more than a century we are extremely proud of our local reputation in Sweden. This is a place where the history and future of medicine come together.

So whats next

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team Good because we cant wait to hear from you. We will go through the applications continuously so please apply as soon as possible but no later than August 20th 2026. Welcome with your application!

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