Director – Digital Dx & AI Lead

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to build and lead a digital diagnostics capability that changes how patients receive the right treatment at the right time? How would you architect a state-of-the-art digital lab that turns multimodal data into validated clinical tools? Based in Dublin, this role accelerates a new, innovation-focused capability at the heart of our precision medicine ambition, translating science and data into solutions that matter for patients.

As the Digital Dx & AI Lead, you will set and deliver the strategy for a world-class digital laboratory ecosystem that leverages AI, machine learning and diagnostic science. You will collaborate with senior R&D leaders, technology partners and academic institutions to move next-generation digital diagnostics from concept to clinical impact across our global portfolio.

This is a rare opportunity to build from the ground up: assemble a high-performing team, establish modern infrastructure and operating models, and create pathways that move rapidly yet rigorously from discovery to validation-ready technologies. Your leadership will convert emerging science into scalable, compliant clinical applications that inform decisions and improve patient outcomes.

Accountabilities:

- Team Leadership and Talent: Build and lead a world-class team of data scientists, AI engineers and digital diagnostic experts focused on technologies that directly impact patient care.

- Strategy and Roadmap: Define and execute the strategic roadmap for digital diagnostics development—from foundational infrastructure to delivery of robust, validation-ready digital diagnostic technologies that enable clinical decision-making.

- Digital Lab Ecosystem: Establish a state-of-the-art digital laboratory, integrating multimodal data, foundational models and advanced image analytics to accelerate discovery, validation and deployment.

- Scientific and Regulatory Excellence: Drive scientific and technical rigor, ensuring quality, traceability and compliance across AI-enabled diagnostic development in regulated environments.

- External Partnerships and Ecosystem: Forge collaborations with academic leaders, technology partners and health systems to co-develop breakthrough technologies and expand our innovation network.

- Thought Leadership and Influence: Serve as a visible champion for digital diagnostics and AI, shaping strategic direction and inspiring internal and external stakeholders.

- Culture and Ways of Working: Foster a culture of agility, inclusion and scientific curiosity that enables rapid learning, responsible innovation, and meaningful impact.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related technical or scientific field.

- 10+ years’ experience leading high-performing technical teams in digital diagnostics, AI/ML, or computational biology within pharma, diagnostics, Medtech, or technology sectors.

- Proven record of developing and deploying digital diagnostic technologies such as clinical decision support tools, software as a medical device applications or AI-driven biomarker solutions.

- Deep technical understanding of AI/ML models, data science workflows, and digital infrastructure used in regulated diagnostic development.

- Demonstrated ability to bridge scientific innovation and strategic execution, translating emerging technologies into impactful, scalable clinical applications.

- Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, able to influence senior executives, scientific leaders, and external collaborators.

- Strong knowledge of regulatory standards as they relate to diagnostics (SaMD, IVD etc.) and ethical considerations in AI-driven healthcare.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Recognized as a thought leader or innovator in AI-driven diagnostics, with publications or conference contributions in leading scientific forums.

- Experience establishing or expanding digital diagnostic capabilities within a global organization.

- Deep external networks across academia, biotech, and technology ecosystems.

- Passion for external innovation and scientific collaboration, with a strong desire to engage academic partners and startups to drive next-generation diagnostic solutions.

Why AstraZeneca:

Join a community where curious minds and diverse expertise meet to solve some of the toughest challenges in medicine. Here, data, AI and cutting-edge science are fused to unlock breakthroughs, with scientists, engineers and clinicians working shoulder-to-shoulder and alongside academia and biotech partners. You will be trusted to think boldly, supported with the tools, data and partnerships of a global leader, and welcomed into an inclusive environment where doors are open, voices are heard and we value kindness alongside ambition. Your work will help shape the future of diagnosis and treatment for people with serious diseases worldwide.

Call to Action:

Lead the build of our digital diagnostics capability in Dublin and transform multimodal data into real clinical impact—step forward and make your next chapter count.

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