Senior Director, DS&AI – Enterprise AI & Agentic Systems

AstraZeneca; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading healthcare firm in Barcelona is seeking a Senior Director of DS&AI to drive AI transformation initiatives. Your role will involve designing intelligent systems for customer engagement and orchestrating AI agents across various functions. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in AI leadership within healthcare and a PhD or MS in relevant fields. Join us in a dynamic environment that values innovation and flexibility.

Formación

• 8+ years of experience leading AI initiatives in enterprise settings.
• Deep knowledge of multi-agent systems and AI platform engineering.
• Proven track record of translating AI innovation into scalable solutions.

Responsabilidades

• Design and lead development of AI agents for field deployment.
• Partner with external AI providers for foundational models.
• Lead team mentorship and capability building.

Conocimientos

AI leadership

Multi-agent systems knowledge

Simulation expertise

AI platform engineering

Educación

PhD or MS in AI, Systems Engineering, or Computational Sciences

Herramientas

Veeva

Salesforce

CRM

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Senior Director, DS&AI – Enterprise AI & Agentic Systems

Introduction to role: Are you ready to lead the AI transformation of EUCAN? As the Senior Director of DS&AI, you will architect and scale intelligent systems that revolutionize field planning, content workflows, and customer engagement. This role is not just about deploying Digital Twins; it's about driving the development of an agentic AI ecosystem that powers next-generation personalization, real-time orchestration, and enterprise automation. Join us in crafting the future of AI across all major use cases in the Customer 2030 roadmap!

Accountabilities

• Design and lead the development of AI agents and orchestration systems for field deployment, content generation, and omnichannel personalization.
• Partner with external AI providers to co-develop foundational models and embed them into enterprise platforms such as Veeva, Salesforce, and CRM.
• Build modular frameworks for agent reusability across functions like marketing, medical affairs, and market access.
• Lead team mentorship, capability building, and knowledge transfer across brands and markets.

Essential Skills/Experience

• PhD or MS in AI, Systems Engineering, or Computational Sciences.
• 8+ years of experience leading AI initiatives in enterprise settings, ideally in healthcare or life sciences.
• Deep knowledge of multi-agent systems, simulation, and AI platform engineering.
• Proven track record to translate AI innovation into scalable, high-impact business solutions.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to encourage 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 connect across the entire business to drive impactful transformations that improve patient outcomes. Our work is crucial in turning complex data into practical insights through cutting-edge technology and machine learning. Collaborate with leading experts and diverse teams to innovate and expand your knowledge while making a significant impact on healthcare. Here, your contributions are recognized and valued as we strive to become a digital and data-led enterprise.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge?

Apply now to be part of our transformative journey!

Job Details

Date Posted 11-Sept-2025

Closing Date 01-Oct-2025

Equity, Inclusion & Compliance

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.