Associate Director, AI Applications

Senior Engineer Agentic AI, Oncology Data Science & AI

Locations: Barcelona, Spain

This is an in-office role based in Barcelona, ES, with a requirement to work a minimum of three days per week on-site. Remote or travel flexibility is not available.

AstraZeneca is a global, science-driven biopharmaceutical company. We are dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative, meaningful medicines and healthcare solutions that enrich the lives of patients. In AstraZeneca Oncology, our goal is to be at the forefront of developing the next generation of cancer therapies.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

There is an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Engineer to join the group as a Senior Engineer for Agentic AI. In this role, you will:

• Build Agentic AI driven solutions that tackle scientific research problems.
• Develop, test, and support Agentic tools for Genomics, Computational Pathology, Clinical Trials, etc.
• Automate complex data analysis processes.
• Introduce leading AI technologies applied to cancer research.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant graduate degree: Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or related quantitative field.
• Extensive applied experience in data science, machine learning, AI engineering, or relevant field.
• Hands-on experience building Agentic AI systems.
• Programming skills: Solid Python/R programming skills
• Strong experience in Unix/Linux and SQL databases; experience in Cloud computing (AWS, Azure).
• Strong experience in data science best practices and production ML deployment (model development, rigorous evaluation, and deployment to production pipelines, e.g. Databricks).
• Strong domain knowledge in clinical oncology: experience collaborating with clinical and scientific SMEs, and familiarity with clinical trial design and clinical vocabularies.

Desirable:

• AI frameworks, such as Pydantic-AI, LangChain, etc.
• Experience in RAG, vector databases.
• An understanding of LLMs / Foundation models technologies.
• Experience in at least one compiled programming language (e.g. any of C, Java, Go, Rust, etc.).

Next Steps – Apply today!

Please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

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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.

About Us

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We

focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some

of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading

pharmaceutical companies.

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered

to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial

spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet

global healthcare and sustainability challenges.

There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive

culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities.

Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all.

Championing Inclusion and Diversity

Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking.

Life at AstraZeneca

We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions.

As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential.

Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.