Head of AI Data Partnerships & Evaluation

AstraZeneca; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is building an Enterprise AI engine and seeks a Data Partnerships Lead to scout, evaluate, and govern external data collaborations across oncology and biopharmaceuticals evidence needs. You will lead technical assessments, drive partnership governance, and ensure data sources meet regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on evaluation, cross-functional teamwork, and scaling external data integrations to power AI-enabled decision making and trial simulations across TA areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a quantitative field with strong analytics.
• Experience conducting data assessments and evaluating external datasets.
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations for real-world evidence.

Responsibilities

• Originate and Qualify Strategic Partnerships.
• Lead fit-for-purpose evaluations across data sources.
• Design and execute pilot analyses for data quality and feasibility.
• Assess multimodal data integration potential for analytics.
• Provide recommendations for external data use in trials and emulation.

Skills

RWE experience

Data science

Cross-functional

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in epidemiology/biostatistics/health informatics/data science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ICD

SNOMED

FHIR

OMOP

Job description

AstraZeneca is building an Enterprise AI engine and seeks a Data Partnerships Lead to scout, evaluate, and govern external data collaborations across oncology and biopharmaceuticals evidence needs. You will lead technical assessments, drive partnership governance, and ensure data sources meet regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on evaluation, cross-functional teamwork, and scaling external data integrations to power AI-enabled decision making and trial simulations across TA areas.