Technical Principal Product Lead – Data Analytics and AI

Join our dynamic Data Analytics and AI (DA&AI) team within Operations IT at AstraZeneca. As a Technical Principal Product Lead, you'll be at the forefront of driving innovation in a leading pharmaceutical company. You'll have the opportunity to develop strategic data and AI products that align with our business goals. This role offers the chance to work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-powered solutions, such as AI-Powered such as Autonomous manufacturing , Generative AI, and Digital Twins. You will lead the development of technical products aligned with business goals and oversee the end-to-end delivery of Data and AI solutions. Your role will involve breaking down feature epics into technical tasks, managing dependencies, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and sustainable product delivery. You will collaborate with IT and business teams to deliver innovative solutions, conduct research to drive continuous improvement and innovation, optimize resource allocation through data-driven decisions, and maintain high standards for in-house products and tools.

Accountabilities:
As a Technical Principal Product Lead, you will provide strategic consultancy for Data, Analytics and AI products to business and IT stakeholders aligned to Manufacturing, Digital transformation and Sustainability operations.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Exposure of Pharma manufacturing domain or sustainability

• Experience of delivering Digital products using Data, Analytics and AI technologies.

• Expertise in Data Analytics and AI technologies.

• Experience leading complex data and AI projects.

• Proficiency in the full software development lifecycle.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working in Agile teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field.

Desirable

• Master’s, M.B.A., or PhD in a relevant field

• Product/Project Management experience in Data, Analytics & AI solutions

• Previous involvement in a large multinational company, Pharmaceutical or similar environment

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth and to make people's lives better. We thrive in our often intense and ambiguous environment, seeking out new challenges and working towards new solutions. We are part of an inclusive and giving community, supporting each other on our journeys. We are intellectually stimulated by constant learning. There's potential for multiple, global careers and great rewards, for those who embrace the diverse opportunities. We are truly changing the business.

Are you ready to make an impact on society through our sustainability goals? Join us in pioneering AstraZeneca's sustainability strategy. Have the opportunity to be a key contributor to Zero Carbon by 2025 and carbon negative across the entire value chain by 2030. Everyone can contribute towards our collective legacy of doing good for people, the environment and society.

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AstraZeneca 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.