Overview Job Title: Senior Director – Head of Digital Diagnostics, Ireland Introduction to role: Are you ready to lead at the forefront of digital diagnostics and AI-driven healthcare innovation? AstraZeneca is seeking a visionary R&D leader to establish and lead our Digital Diagnostics organization in Ireland, a new, innovation-focused capability central to our precision medicine ambition to deliver the right medicine to the right patient at the right time. As the Head of Digital Diagnostics, Ireland, and part of the Precision Diagnostics Development R&D team, you will develop and implement the strategy for a leading digital laboratory environment. This environment uses AI, machine learning, and diagnostic science to change how digital diagnostics are developed, validated, and introduced. You will operate at the cutting edge of diagnostic science, collaborating with global R&D leaders, technology partners, and academic institutions to bring next-generation digital diagnostics to patients worldwide. This is a rare opportunity to build a new capability from the ground up, including the creation of a high-performing digital diagnostics team and the establishment of a pioneering digital laboratory infrastructure. The role demands a unique combination of technical depth, scientific vision, and leadership excellence to accelerate AstraZeneca’s transformation in precision medicine. Accountabilities Build and lead an elite team of data scientists, AI engineers, and digital diagnostic experts focused on developing technologies that directly impact patient care. In collaboration with the VP, Head of Diagnostic Innovation Ireland, and the Ireland Transformation Lead, define and implement the strategic roadmap for AstraZeneca’s digital diagnostics capability, from foundational infrastructure to the delivery of robust, prototype-grade digital diagnostic technologies. Establish a state-of-the-art digital lab environment, integrating multimodal data, foundational models, and sophisticated image analytics to accelerate data-driven discovery and validation. Drive scientific and technical perfection, ensuring the highest standards of quality, rigor, and compliance across all AI-enabled diagnostic development. Forge external collaborations with global academic institutions, technology partners, and health systems to co-develop breakthrough technologies and expand AstraZeneca’s digital innovation network. Serve as a thought leader and champion of innovation, crafting AstraZeneca’s strategic direction in digital diagnostics while inspiring internal and external collaborators. Foster a culture of agility, inclusion, and scientific curiosity, enabling your team to thrive and deliver ground-breaking impact. Essential Skills/Experience Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related technical or scientific field. 10+ years’ experience leading high-performing technical teams in digital diagnostics, AI/ML, or computational biology within pharma, diagnostics, Medtech, or technology sectors. Consistent record of developing and deploying digital diagnostic technologies such as clinical decision support tools, software as a medical device applications or AI-driven biomarker solutions. Deep technical understanding of AI/ML models, data science workflows, and digital infrastructure used in regulated diagnostic development. Demonstrated ability to bridge scientific innovation and strategic execution, translating new technologies into impactful, scalable clinical applications. Exceptional leadership, collaborator engagement, and communication skills, able to influence senior executives, scientific leaders, and external collaborators. Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (SaMD, IVD etc.) and ethical considerations in AI-driven healthcare. Desirable Skills/Experience Recognized as a leader with vision or innovator in AI-driven diagnostics, with publications or conference contributions in leading scientific forums. Experience establishing or growing digital diagnostic capabilities within a global organization. Deep external networks across academia, biotech, and technology ecosystems. Passion for external innovation and scientific collaboration, with a strong desire to engage academic partners and startups to drive next-generation diagnostic solutions. Working arrangement 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. About AstraZeneca AstraZeneca offers an environment where diverse minds unite with a shared passion for learning and discovery. Our scientific community seamlessly fuses academia with industry expertise to drive breakthroughs in oncology research. With multiple indications and high-quality molecules in our pipeline, we are committed to eliminating cancer as a cause of death. Empowered by investment and collaboration with leading medical centers worldwide, we push boundaries to improve patient outcomes. Join us in making bold decisions that shape the future of cancer treatment. Ready to apply? Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join AstraZeneca\'s pioneering team! Dates Date Posted 29-Jan-2026 Closing Date 05-Feb-2026 Our 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading global biopharmaceutical company is looking for a Senior Director – Head of Digital Diagnostics in Ireland. This role involves leading a new digital diagnostics organization focused on utilizing AI and machine learning to enhance patient care. The Director will be responsible for assembling and leading a specialized team, establishing digital laboratory infrastructure and ensuring excellence in AI-enabled diagnostics development. This position offers the opportunity to drive significant innovations in precision medicine. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading pharmaceutical company in Dublin is seeking a qualified Group Insights Director to enhance decision-making through insightful financial analysis within their Rare Disease sector. Ideal candidates will possess significant finance qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/MBA), strong analytical and communication skills, and experience in commercial finance. The role requires building influential relationships and presenting to senior stakeholders, while driving performance through solid strategic planning. This position offers a chance to impact the organization significantly, with a deadline for applications on February 1, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Are you a qualified finance professional with experience of enterprise planning and reporting? Do you have a track record of delivering change? As best in class finance support becomes ever more important, this role offers you the chance to work as part of the Group Planning and Business Performance team based in Cambridge. About AstraZeneca At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person. What you’ll do As the Group Insights Director you will play a key a key role in Group reporting and planning processes, driving central understanding and insight on our Rare Disease business to inform decision making and target setting on this critical area of the business. This role offers the chance to add real business value through enhanced commercial insight, and the opportunity to build strong and wide-ranging networks within Group and Commercial Finance functions. We are looking for a candidate with relevant expertise and experience, but more importantly a problem solver, simplifier, integrator, connector and communicator. A change agent who challenges, is curious, works with an agile, positive mindset, and has the ability to think differently and make it happen. Responsibilities The role reports to the Head of Group Insights Finance Director and will primarily be responsible for: Providing insight, expertise and analysis to help drive and shape the commercial performance of AstraZeneca Being the authority for the Rare Disease business within the Group Finance team, acting as the link between the commercial unit and the Group function across all planning and reporting cycles Proactively identifying, collating and analysing a range of financial and non-financial data to develop a deep understanding of the drivers of performance and key emerging trends impacting our Rare Disease business Ensuring that key planning assumptions and drivers of performance are understood, bringing constructive challenge to forecasts, planning assumptions and resource allocation based on credible insights, intelligence & analysis Preparing stretched but attainable targets that align to the Enterprise’s strategic and financial objectives Developing an understanding of the 10 year Rare Disease Long Term Plan, including a view on pipeline assets and potential Handling a range of other ad-hoc requests in support of the CEO and SET/Board reporting Identifying and acting on continuous improvement and digitization opportunities in GFP&A processes, performance and reporting Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Essential for the role Experienced and analytical Finance professional with the ability to deliver succinct, high impact briefing material suitable for SET / Board level audiences Finance/Business qualification e.g. Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/MBA Excellent academic record Curious, proactive and delivery focused, comfortable working in a dynamic, challenging environment Energetic, resilient and tenacious Excellent influencing and communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and ability to drive bigger picture thinking Good networking and relationship building skills Desirable for the role Experience of Commercial Finance and/or Group FP&A, preferably within a large pharmaceutical business Strong systems skills; advanced Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint, knowledge of Hyperion Planning would also be advantageous Date Posted 05-Jan-2026 Closing Date 01-Feb-2026 Our 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
