Director, Rdu It

Job Title Director RDU IT - AI Introduction to role Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming digital landscapes with Generative AI As a Director RDU IT - AI you ll spearhead the technical delivery and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions Reporting to the Director RDU IT - Data Science you ll manage and mentor engineering teams while actively contributing to the development deployment and scaling of GenAI capabilities Your mission To integrate these advanced tools into real-world business and scientific applications ensuring technical excellence operational reliability and ethical alignment Are you up for the challenge Accountabilities - Lead the development deployment and continuous improvement of Generative AI models and systems addressing business and scientific challenges - Manage regional teams of engineers and technical contributors working on GenAI initiatives - Oversee the architecture automation and scalability of infrastructure supporting Generative AI models and services - Drive the integration of GenAI capabilities into existing enterprise platforms tools and applications - Ensure smooth operation and governance of GenAI models in production including monitoring versioning and performance optimization - Contribute to the design of APIs UIs and workflows that enable seamless interaction with GenAI systems - Build and maintain shared assets templates and frameworks to accelerate GenAI solution delivery across the region - Support collaboration across functions with data scientists engineers and interested parties to align on delivery goals and priorities - Promote responsible use of AI technologies and contribute to compliance with evolving governance and regulatory requirements Essential Skills Experience - Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or a related technical field - 10 years of experience in machine learning data science or software engineering with a strong track record of delivering AI solutions in production - Demonstrated expertise in Generative AI including experience with large language models LLMs prompt engineering fine-tuning or building GenAI-powered applications - Proven leadership experience managing technical teams with the ability to coach mentor and guide engineers toward high-performance delivery - Proficient in translating technical concepts into actionable plans effectively communicating with collaborators and aligning engineering efforts with organizational objectives - Experience working across regions or distributed teams with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style - Hands-on experience with MLOps practices for GenAI including model deployment automation monitoring and lifecycle management - Proficiency in Python and experience with libraries such as Hugging Face Transformers LangChain TensorFlow or PyTorch - Solid knowledge of cloud services relevant to GenAI especially AWS based e g SageMaker Bedrock Lambda ECS - Familiarity with CI CD pipelines and version control tools such as GitHub Actions Jenkins or Bitbucket Pipelines Desirable Skills Experience - Hands-on experience designing and deploying LLM-based systems in enterprise settings including use cases such as content generation summarization document parsing or chat-based interfaces - Deep understanding of the unique challenges in managing GenAI models including context window limitations hallucination risks and performance tuning - Experience applying GenAI techniques within the pharmaceutical biotechnology or healthcare domains - Familiarity with emerging best practices for responsible GenAI usage including model explainability prompt safety and ethical risk mitigation - Contribution to GenAI-focused communities open-source projects or thought leadership e g publications hackathons blog posts 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 At AstraZeneca s Alexion division you ll find yourself at the forefront of biomedical science Our commitment to transparency and ethics drives us to push boundaries and translate complex biology into transformative medicines With resources and global reach at our disposal we are uniquely positioned to shape the future of rare disease treatment Here you ll grow in a rapidly expanding portfolio while enjoying an entrepreneurial spirit that fosters innovation You ll be part of a culture that values diversity and connection to patients lived experiences Every day is an opportunity to make a difference where it truly counts Ready to make an impact Apply now to join our team Date Posted 03-Oct-2025 Closing Date 16-Oct-2025 Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness The Company will not make decisions about employment training compensation promotion and other terms and conditions of employment based on race color religion creed or lack thereof sex sexual orientation age ancestry national origin ethnicity citizenship status marital status pregnancy including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions parental status including adoption or surrogacy military status protected veteran status disability medical condition gender identity or expression genetic information mental illness or other characteristics protected by law Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation please contact Alexion participates in E-Verify