Chief Frontier AI & Enterprise Innovation Lead

AstraZeneca plc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a Frontier AI Research Principal to define the roadmap for advanced AI across the organization. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, transform complex scientific questions into scalable AI solutions, and deliver impact from discovery to clinical development.

Based in the United Kingdom, you will drive end-to-end AI/ML deployments on cloud/HPC, shape governance, and collaborate with senior leaders to accelerate patient outcomes with cutting-edge AI techniques.

Qualifications

• Strong track record leading cross-functional AI or data science programs.
• Publications in AI or related fields welcomed.
• Deep understanding of AI engineering, model optimization and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic AI roadmap with measurable scientific and business outcomes.
• Lead and mentor AI engineers and scientists; ensure high-quality execution.

Skills

AI leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Large-scale data handling

Python

PyTorch / JAX

ML tooling (MLflow, OpenTelemetry)

Education

Master’s degree in a quantitative field

PhD in a quantitative discipline (desirable)

Tools

Python

PyTorch

JAX

Hugging Face

MLflow

Docker

Kubernetes

LangGraph / OpenAI Agents SDK

Job description

AstraZeneca plc is seeking a Frontier AI Research Principal to define the roadmap for advanced AI across the organization. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, transform complex scientific questions into scalable AI solutions, and deliver impact from discovery to clinical development.

Based in the United Kingdom, you will drive end-to-end AI/ML deployments on cloud/HPC, shape governance, and collaborate with senior leaders to accelerate patient outcomes with cutting-edge AI techniques.