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Senior Director, AI Enterprise Process & Innovation CenterAstraZeneca · US - Gaithersburg - MD
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Senior Director, AI Enterprise Process & Innovation Center

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-22 US - Gaithersburg - MD Full-time Hybrid ICT
💰 Salary 14,804 GBP–22,207 GBP/mo (177,653 GBP–266,479 GBP/yr) 📊 Market 16,666 GBP–29,166 GBP/mo

About the Company

Are you ready to turn an AI-first vision into enterprise-wide results that accelerate how medicines reach patients In this pivotal role, you will lead the reinvention of core processes and embed decision-centric, AI-enabled ways of working across the company. You will connect strategy to execution, converting emerging AI capabilities into scalable, compliant solutions that materially improve speed, quality, cost, and decision-making. You will work shoulder to shoulder with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to operationalize AI, automation, and advanced analytics where they drive the most value. Do you thrive at diagnosing structural bottlenecks and rewiring end-to-end journeys Do you want to shape how a global enterprise harnesses data and AI to make smarter, faster decisions that matter Accountabilities Enterprise Process Rewiring: Redesign critical end-to-end enterprise processes for AI-driven, decision-centric models that improve cycle time, quality, and cost. Intelligence in Workflows: Diagnose structural bottlenecks and embed intelligence into core workflows to improve decision speed and consistency. Cross-Functional Integration: Integrate across business, technology, data, and change functions to scale AI use cases from pilots to enterprise adoption. Executive Advisory and Value Tracking: Advise senior leaders on AI applicability and partner with Finance to quantify and track value realization. Scalable and Compliant Solutions: Ensure sca

Requirements

  • ● Master's degree in scientific or business field (or equivalent experience).
  • ● + years in enterprise transformation, process innovation, digital/AI strategy, or consulting in regulated sectors.
  • ● Proven experience delivering AI-enabled process transformation and value at scale.
  • ● Strong cross-functional leadership and senior partner management.
  • ● Deep understanding of AI, analytics, automation, and digital platforms with ability to translate capability into business outcomes.
  • ● Governance and compliance fluency, including GxP, validation, privacy, Responsible.
  • ● PhD or equivalent experience in a scientific or business field.
  • ● Knowledge of emerging regulatory expectations in AI for regulated industries.
  • ● Familiarity with GenAI/LLMs, NLP, CV, RAG, knowledge graphs, MLOps/LLMOps.
  • ● Risk, monitoring, bias/fairness, and incident response expertise for AI systems.
  • ● Awareness of the latest research in systems design, AI product management, decision-centric operating models.
  • ● 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 outstanding and ambitious world.
  • ● Why AstraZeneca: Here, purpose meets ground breaking technology with the investment to deliver at scale. You will lead with data and AI alongside colleagues who combine scientific rigor with modern engineering, building ecosystems with start-ups and academics to solve problems that have never been tackled before. We bring diverse minds together to move fast, challenge assumptions, and turn ideas into outcomes that directly impact patients. We value ambition and kindness in equal measure, expect openness and ownership, and support lifelong learning as you design bold solutions that help redefine how a global enterprise works.
  • ● The annual base pay for this position ranges from 177,652.80 - 266,479.20
  • ● USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
  • ● Date Posted 21-Sept-2026
  • ● Closing Date 04-Oct-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.