Do you have a passion for influencing global strategies with deep insights extracted from a strategic understanding of the competitive environment? AstraZeneca invites you to join a leading force in biopharmaceutical innovation, where your ideas will contribute to life-changing medicines.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry, driven by one imperative: to transform ideas into life-changing medicines. Our commitment to "following the science" is not just a slogan but a comprehensive strategy that propels us toward breakthroughs in therapy and patient care. We boast a diverse and potent pipeline designed to tackle some of the world’s most pressing health challenges through innovative new assets and modalities that redefine treatment paradigms.
Beyond traditional therapeutics, AstraZeneca is passionately investing in the advancements of data and AI to reshape both the scientific landscape and our operational methodologies. These pioneering technologies allow us to develop smarter, faster approaches to drug discovery and development—enhancing our ability to make informed decisions and accelerate delivery of high-quality medicines.
By joining AstraZeneca, you will be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team that values curiosity and creativity, encouraging ground breaking work that significantly impacts science and medicine globally
We are seeking an experienced Competitive Intelligence Director – New AI and Data Technology (early R&D) who is passionate about to join AstraZeneca’s R&D Strategy group. AstraZeneca has grown to be a leader in innovation by building a world-class R&D unit with strong foundations across multiple scientific and technologic platforms. We aim to expand our leadership by identifying and leveraging cutting edge data and AI solutions that will support our capacity to pioneer the race to scientific innovation that will impact patient’s’ lives.
What You Will Do
Identify the new transforming computational technologies that will support the discovery of future leading MoA, assets, and revolutionize the discovery process for the next decade, leading to leapfrog innovations
Identify the future cutting edge engineering technologies that will support new targets identification, target delivery and assets manufacturing
Play an important role in strategic-decision making by providing early insights/ opportunities for early R&D technology innovation
Point of reference for active scouting emerging/ breakthrough data and AI technology trends in early R&D, through a deep and continuous monitoring and understanding of the cutting edge digital innovation
Co-ordinates, prioritizes and conducts secondary research, analyses data and derive actionable insights
Leverages his or her strong written and oral communication skills to develop and share CI insights and recommendations that drive strategic decisions
TA agnostic, focuses on discovery and early development
Leverages executive VC/investor/industry network to gather CI and inform strategy
Establishes strong working relationships with R&D leadership across Discovery Science, Biological sciences, Cell therapy and R&D Data and Science divisions to define the range of problems and translate these complex business problems into intelligence hypotheses
Develop a solid network of scientific and AI experts internally and externally, allowing to bridge internal scientific priorities and challenges with the latest trends of data and AI innovation
Prioritizes and designs research and analytical plans aligning with the CI information lead on knowledge capture
Conducts research, analyses data and derives actionable insights and recommendations that are shared with R&D scientific and data & AI divisions leadership, strategy and BD&L teams to drive high quality, evidence-driven strategic decisions
Responsible for proactively flagging key trigger events in the competitive landscape and driving work on potential implications for AZ
Communicates efficiently synthetic outcomes of complex/comprehensive CI reports
Responsible for the management of specific elements of CI budget and TA vendor relationships
Who You Are
Advanced degree in Life Sciences/ Medicine, Computational biology, Informatics, Business analytics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science or related field. PhD or MBA level.
At least 3 years of experience working with data, analysis and fact-based decision-making
A critical, innovative thinker with a background in clinical / research or investment analysis
Specific strategy experience
In-depth understanding of clinical data, clinical trial design or regulatory frameworks
Highly intellectual with excellent analytical skills and learning agility
Experienced in leading cross-functional teams with ability to influence without authority
A clear communicator with the ability to communicate complex issues simply
Resourceful, motivated, decisive and proactive; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-growing organization
Why Join AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we recognize the importance of identifying and capturing the best assets and trends emerging from this key market. As part of our Global Strategy Team, you'll play a crucial role in redefining pharmaceutical competition by leveraging deep cultural and scientific insights to drive global success. Embrace the opportunity to innovate, pioneer new methods, and join diverse teams in shaping the future.
Date Posted
12-Jun-2025Closing Date
11-Jun-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.