Associate Principal AI Data Scientist

Python Software Foundation; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Macclesfield is seeking an Associate Principal AI Data Scientist to revolutionize drug development. This role involves providing data science expertise in global pharmaceutical projects and shaping AI strategies. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and strong skills in Python and R, along with experience in multi-agent systems and AI frameworks. Join us to innovate in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in computer science, data science, AI, machine learning, or related fields.
• Strong coding skills in Python and R.
• Experience designing multi-agent systems, digital twins, agentic AI, reinforcement learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide data science expertise in global pharmaceutical development projects.
• Shape AI strategy and co-develop advanced HITL multi-agent systems.

Skills

Python programming

R programming

Multi-agent systems

Reinforcement learning

Deep learning

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Education

Advanced degree in computer science, data science, AI, or related fields

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

LangGraph

CrewAI

OpenAI Gym

Ray RLlib

Stable Baselines

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Associate Principal AI Data Scientist, Macclesfield

Client: Python Software Foundation

Location: Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

We are seeking Associate Principal AI Data Scientists eager to apply their expertise in agentic AI and multi-agent systems to revolutionize drug development. In the PT&D department, you will be instrumental in transforming molecules into innovative medical treatments. PT&D leads in developing synthetic routes, drug formulations, and delivery technologies to ensure effective, safe, and high-quality products.

Your role involves providing data science expertise in global pharmaceutical development projects, supporting new ways to deliver medicines. You will shape our AI strategy and co-develop advanced HITL multi-agent systems.

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Restrictions

• No telecommuting
• No Agencies Please

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree in computer science, data science, AI, machine learning, or related fields.
• Strong coding skills in Python, R.
• Experience designing multi-agent systems, digital twins, agentic AI, reinforcement learning.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Experience with GenAI frameworks such as LangGraph, CrewAI.
• Experience with reinforcement learning libraries like OpenAI Gym, Ray RLlib, Stable Baselines.
• Experience in deep learning, NLP, GenAI.

About the Company

Pharmaceutical Technology and Development (PT&D) at AstraZeneca transforms science into medicines. We design active ingredients, formulations, and devices, providing technical support to ensure medicines reach patients.