MolecularAI - Associate Director - Molecular Design

We are looking for an Associate Director/Team Leader to join our MolecularAI (MAI) department. MAI drives the science, build the platforms and impact projects in applying ML/AI to drug design. The department also supports chemistry automation (iLab), oligonucleotide therapies and Open Innovation. The role will be based at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden and in this role you will be part of the Discovery Sciences organization, working within a first-class scientific environment to support drug discovery across each of AstraZeneca’s therapeutic Areas.
At AstraZeneca, we’re not afraid to do things differently. We’re building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening up new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together.
What you’ll do:
As an Associate Director Molecular Design in the MAI department, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of data scientists and ML/AI experts delivering ML/AI tools related to molecular de novo design to AstraZeneca drug projects, maximizing individual talents and developing a high-performing team by role modelling and leading by example. You will have a passion for scientific delivery and innovation, developing science and technology strategy and shaping the future of the MAI capability, and building trusted relationships with senior scientific colleagues. You will develop and maintain a high level of science and technology knowledge, building specialist expertise in molecular de novo to lead your team effectively, providing guidance, training and development. As well as make an active contribution to the development of the MAI department through leadership of multi-disciplinary initiatives that deliver value and impact to drug discovery projects.
Essential in the role:
· Extensive experience in method development related to molecular de novo design.
· Demonstrable great experience in applying molecular de novo design to drug discovery projects.
· PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
· Experience in key stakeholder management.
· Experience of project management, team working, influencing and networking in a matrix organisation.
Desirable in the role:
· Experience of developing people to maximise talent and ensure high performing teams.
· Ambition to drive the science forward in applying molecular de novo design to drug design.
· Relevant publication record and experience of presenting scientific data.
If this sounds like your next challenge – apply now!