Director, Operations IT - AI Engineering
Core
Set technical direction and guide delivery excellence for AstraZeneca's Generative AI, AI Agent, and Digital Twin initiatives.
Role type
Director-level AI Engineer (Individual Contributor)
Builds
Production-grade GenAI, AI Agent, and Digital Twin solutions
Domain
BioPharmaceuticals + Generative AI / AI Agents / Digital Twins
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Generative AI, AI Agents, Python, Database systems, Software development, Algorithms, Optimization, Scaling, Technical architecture, Stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
AWS cloud services, Agent orchestration frameworks (LangGraph), Digital Twin platforms, Technical governance structures
Responsibilities
Define reference architectures and delivery playbooks for GenAI/AI Agents/Digital Twins, Act as technical authority for AI engineering practice, Embed in critical programmes to unblock technical challenges, Conduct design and code reviews, Mentor and upskill engineers across teams
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC
