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Working at the intersection of science, data, AI and engineering, the role drives the evolution of AstraZeneca’s digital ecosystem so that technology accelerates the discovery, development and delivery of medicines. The role provides strategic technology leadership across platforms, data, AI, cloud and digital products, while enabling autonomous teams to innovate safely and at scale. Rather than acting as a central control point, the role establishes clear technology principles, reusable platforms and lightweight guardrails that help teams move faster, reduce complexity and deliver measurable business and patient impact.\nKey Responsibilities\nThe role is accountable for shaping a modern, product- and platform-oriented technology architecture across AstraZeneca.\nTechnology Strategy and Guardrails\nDefine AstraZeneca’s enterprise technology strategy, technology principles and strategic investment priorities.\nEstablish lightweight architectural guardrails that enable teams to move quickly while maintaining enterprise coherence.\nSimplify decision-making, reduce organisational friction and remove unnecessary architecture bureaucracy.\nAdvise the CIO, Executive Leadership Team and senior business leaders on strategic technology choices.\nAI and Intelligent Platforms\nDefine AstraZeneca’s enterprise AI architecture and technology strategy, including generative AI, agents, machine learning and advanced analytics.\nEstablish reusable AI platforms, services and patterns that can be adopted safely across R&D, clinical, operations, commercial and corporate functions.\nPartner with scientific, clinical and commercial teams to unlock AI-driven value while ensuring security, compliance and measurable outcomes.\nPlatform Strategy and Engineering\nBuild and evolve enterprise platforms that accelerate delivery and reduce duplication.\nChampion platform engineering, API-first architecture, self-service capabilities and a strong internal developer experience.\nReduce cognitive load on product and engineering teams by creating reusable technology capabilities.\nDigital Product and Business Transformation\nShape multi-year transformation programmes around business outcomes, product delivery and value creation.\nEnsure technology platforms support AstraZeneca’s priorities across R&D, Clinical Development, Manufacturing, Commercial and Corporate Functions.\nDrive modernisation and rationalisation where it improves speed, resilience, cost or user experience.\nRisk, Compliance and Resilience\nEmbed security, privacy, resilience, GxP and regulatory compliance into technology design without slowing delivery unnecessarily.\nMake balanced risk decisions that support innovation in a regulated environment.\nLeadership and Culture\nBuild a world-class technology strategy and architecture community across AstraZeneca.\nAttract and develop exceptional architects, engineers and product-minded technology leaders.\nFoster a culture of curiosity, experimentation, simplicity, collaboration and speed-to-value.\nSuccess Measures\nIncreased reuse of enterprise platforms and shared capabilities.\nFaster technology decision-making and reduced delivery friction.\nGreater adoption of AI capabilities across the enterprise.\nImproved developer productivity and internal customer experience.\nReduced technology complexity, duplication and avoidable cost.\nClearer link between technology investment and business, scientific and patient outcomes.\nEducation, Qualifications, and Experience\nSignificant senior technology leadership experience in a global, complex organisation\nExperience shaping technology strategy across cloud, data, AI, platforms and digital products\nTrack record of enabling product and engineering teams through platforms, patterns and guardrails\nExperience operating successfully in regulated environments\nAbility to influence C-suite stakeholders and translate technology strategy into measurable business outcomes\nDesirable\nPharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare or regulated-industry experience\nExperience in a digital-native, product-led or platform-led technology organisation\nKnowledge of GxP, clinical systems, R&D, manufacturing or commercial technology landscapes\nMBA, advanced technical degree or equivalent experience\nSkills and Capabilities\nStrategic technology leadership\nProduct mindset and customer focus\nPlatform thinking and API-first architecture\nAI and digital fluency\nSystems thinking and ability to simplify complexity\nExecutive influence and storytelling\nCommercial acumen and outcome orientation\nOrganisational change leadership\nAbility to balance autonomy, speed, security and regulatory obligations\nTalent development and community leadership\nDesirable\nRecognised thought leader in AI, cloud, digital platforms or enterprise technology strategy\nExperience building platform engineering or internal developer experience capabilities\nExperience scaling data and AI ecosystems across a large enterprise\n External speaking, publishing or industry engagement\nWhy Join Us?\nAt AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.\nIf you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of a team dedicated to revolutionizing talent acquisition in the pharmaceutical industry, we want to hear from you! Join us at AstraZeneca and let's make a real difference in the lives of patients around the world.\nOffice Working Requirements\nWhen 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.\nIf you're interested.. Apply today!\nDate Posted\n09-Oct-2026Closing Date\n23-Oct-2026Our 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. 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