Associate Director of Software Engineering - Scientific & AI Tools

Job Title: Associate Director of Software Engineering - Scientific & AI Tools

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to turn cutting-edge science into scalable software that speeds breakthroughs to patients? In this role, you will lead the engineering of scientific and AI tools that empower researchers to ask better questions, make faster decisions, and unlock insights from complex data. Your work will bridge advanced computation with real-world discovery, enabling our scientists to move promising assets forward with confidence.

You will guide a multi-disciplinary team to fuse modern software engineering, large language models, and robust data platforms into products that scientists love and trust. How will you translate messy, real-world scientific needs into elegant, reliable systems that raise the bar for productivity and rigor? If you thrive at the intersection of science, AI, and engineering craftsmanship, this is where your impact scales.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire 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.

Why AstraZeneca:
Here, curiosity meets courage and software meets science. You will work shoulder to shoulder with researchers, data scientists, and engineers, using cutting-edge technology and rich datasets to help transform complex biology into actionable insight. We bring unexpected teams into the same room to unleash bold thinking, and we value kindness alongside ambition so you can stretch yourself while being supported. Your contribution directly advances medicines for people with serious conditions, with room to learn, grow, and, when great science comes alive, see your work shared with the world.

Call to Action:
Step into a role where your engineering leadership shapes tools that accelerate discovery—send your CV and help build the systems that move science faster to patients!