R&D Data Transformation Director for AI Readiness

AstraZeneca; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 140.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AstraZeneca in Barcelona is seeking a Director, R&D Data Transformation to lead a strategic programme advancing data readiness, interoperability and reuse across the R&D data estate. You will partner with AI for Science Innovation, Enterprise AI Technology and IT to ensure data flows support the AI30 ambition and Ambition 2030.

You will own transformation priorities, develop executive-level business cases, and drive end-to-end delivery with cross-functional teams.

Formación

• Degree in life sciences, informatics, data science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive experience leading data transformation or data strategy programmes within complex, global organisations; ideally within pharmaceutical R&D or a highly regulated scientific environment.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale, multi-year transformation portfolios with measurable improvements in data quality, interoperability or reuse.
• Strong knowledge of data management principles, FAIR standards, metadata management and ontology frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence at senior levels across technical and scientific functions; skilled in translating complex data concepts into compelling business narratives.
• Experience leading and developing diverse teams across multiple seniority levels, with a track record of building high-performing, collaborative cultures.

Responsabilidades

• Own and translate transformation priorities into executable roadmaps with governance and stage gates.
• Define and apply a consistent transformation methodology (maturity models, delivery playbooks) for repeatable outcomes.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of transformation initiatives from assessment to adoption and sustainment.
• Partner with data domain owners and R&D functions to identify high-value opportunities addressing readiness, interoperability and reuse gaps.
• Recruit, develop and retain a diverse, high-performing team and manage workload, timelines and resources.

Conocimientos

Data transformation leadership

Portfolio leadership

Data management principles

FAIR standards

Influence at senior levels

Team leadership

Educación

Degree in life sciences / informatics / data science

Herramientas

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS / Azure cloud services

Descripción del empleo

AstraZeneca in Barcelona is seeking a Director, R&D Data Transformation to lead a strategic programme advancing data readiness, interoperability and reuse across the R&D data estate. You will partner with AI for Science Innovation, Enterprise AI Technology and IT to ensure data flows support the AI30 ambition and Ambition 2030.

You will own transformation priorities, develop executive-level business cases, and drive end-to-end delivery with cross-functional teams.