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Director, AI Research

AstraZeneca · Cambridge, England, GB

Introduction to the Role This position focuses on guiding AI research that converts complex, multimodal data into decisions to accelerate drug development an...

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Introduction to the Role This position focuses on guiding AI research that converts complex, multimodal data into decisions to accelerate drug development and improve patient outcomes. It is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in an environment where bold ideas evolve into deployed models and peer-reviewed science, working alongside leading scientists, engineers, and product leaders! As the Director of EAI, AI Research, the objective is to lead a high-calibre, interdisciplinary team advancing machine learning across multiple therapeutic areas. The role entails setting the research agenda, inventing new methods, and transforming prototypes into robust, governed solutions that support imaging, diagnostics, and clinical validation pipelines. This offers a unique chance to build strategy from the ground up while staying hands-on with cutting-edge methodologies. Accountabilities: - Research Strategy : Lead the roadmap for priority problem spaces, supporting teams to develop high-value AI capabilities using modern engineering standards. - Multimodal ML Innovation : Invent and apply methods in deep, representation, reinforcement, and active learning, tailoring metrics to domain-specific cha...