Urgent Search: Senior Consultant

Job Title Senior Consultant - AI Engineer Introduction to role Are you ready to redefine an industry and change lives As a Senior Consultant - AI Engineer you ll develop and deploy key AI products that generate business and scientific insights through advanced data science techniques Dive into building models using both foundational and innovative methods processing structured and unstructured data and collaborating closely with internal partners to solve complex problems in drug development manufacturing and supply chain This is your chance to make a direct impact on patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines About the Operations IT team Operations IT is a global capability supporting the Global Operations organization across Pharmaceutical Technology Development Manufacturing Global Engineering Quality Control Sustainability Supply Chain Logistics and Global External Sourcing and Procurement We operate from key hubs in the UK Sweden the US China and our Global Technology Centers in India and Mexico Our work directly impacts patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines combining pioneering science with leading digital technology platforms and data Accountabilities Drive the implementation of advanced modelling algorithms e g classification regression clustering NLP image analysis graph theory generative AI to generate actionable business insights Mentor AI scientists plan and supervise technical work and collaborate with stakeholders Work within an agile framework and in multi-functional teams to align AI solutions with business goals Engage internal stakeholders and external partners for the successful delivery of AI solutions Continuously monitor and optimize AI models to improve accuracy and efficiency scalable reliable and well-maintained Document processes models and key learnings contribute to building internal AI capabilities Ensure AI models adhere to ethical standards privacy regulations and fairness guidelines Essential Skills Experience Bachelor s in operations research mathematics computer science or related quantitative field Advanced expertise in Python and familiarity with database systems e g SQL NoSQL Graph Proven proficiency in at least 3 of the following domains Generative AI advanced expertise working with LLMs transformer models AWS Bedrock SageMaker LangChain Computer Vision image classification and object detection MLOps putting models into production in the AWS ecosystem Optimization production scheduling planning Traditional ML time series analysis unsupervised anomaly detection analysis of high dimensional data Proficiency in ML libraries sklearn pandas TensorFlow PyTorch Experience productionizing ML Gen AI services and working with complex datasets Strong understanding of software development algorithms optimization and scaling Excellent communication and business analysis skills Desirable Skills Experience Master s or PhD in a relevant quantitative field Cloud engineering experience AWS cloud services Snowflake Software development experience e g React JS Node JS 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 we leverage technology to impact patients and ultimately save lives Our global organization is purpose-led ensuring that we can fulfill our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover life-changing medicines We take pride in working close to the cause opening the locks to save lives ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world Here you ll find a dynamic environment where innovation thrives and diverse minds work inclusively together Ready to make a meaningful impact Apply now and be part of our journey to revolutionize healthcare Date Posted 27-Jun-2025 Closing Date 09-Jul-2025 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment and recruitment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements