Lead Consultant - Data Ops Engineer

Job Title: Lead Consultant - Data Ops Engineer

Careel level: E

Introduction to the role

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming data and AI platforms within a global Operations IT team? At AstraZeneca, we are at the forefront of combining innovative science with digital technology to make a real impact on lives. Our team supports diverse areas such as Pharmaceutical Technology Development, Manufacturing, and Global Engineering. We are looking for a transformational leader who can drive innovation, strategic foresight, and platform maturity. If you're passionate about integrating AI and GenAI to optimize costs and ensure platform reliability and compliance, this is the opportunity for you!

Accountabilities

• Strategic Leadership: Evaluate current platforms and lead the design of future-ready solutions, embedding AI-driven efficiencies and proactive interventions.
• Innovation & Integration: Introduce and integrate AI technologies to enhance ways of working, driving cost-effectiveness and operational excellence.
• Platform Maturity & Management: Ensure platforms are scalable and compliant, with robust automation and optimized technology stacks.
• Lead Deliveries: Oversee and manage the delivery of projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic goals.
• Thought Leadership: Champion data mesh and product-oriented work methodologies to continuously evolve our data landscapes.
• Quality and Compliance: Implement quality assurance processes, emphasizing data accuracy and security.
• Collaborative Leadership: Foster an environment that supports cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Extensive experience with Snowflake, AI platforms, and cloud infrastructure.
• Proven track record in thought leadership, platform strategy, and cross-disciplinary innovation.
• Expertise in AI/GenAI integration with a focus on practical business applications.
• Strong experience in DataOps, DevOps, and cloud environments such as AWS.
• Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to lead diverse teams toward innovative solutions.
• Background in the pharmaceutical sector is a plus.

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.

AstraZeneca is where innovation meets large-scale impact. We connect across the entire business to power each function, influencing patient outcomes and improving lives. Our team plays a crucial role in driving disruptive transformation as we become a digital and data-led enterprise. Collaborate with leading experts in our specialist communities, using diverse experiences to expand knowledge and access game-changing data. Here, you can raise your personal profile by publishing work or showcasing your leading contributions.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dynamic team at AstraZeneca!

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.