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Head of Clinical AI Research, AI for Clinical Development

AstraZeneca · Cambridge, United States of America

About this role

Lead AstraZeneca's clinical AI research agenda to develop AI/ML methods (including multimodal foundation models, world models, LLMs, and agentic systems) to make trial design and delivery AI-native. Translate research into methods that withstand regulatory scrutiny, engage with regulators and external consortia, and build and mentor a high-performing research team.

Skills for this role

Machine LearningAI/ML ResearchMultimodal Foundation ModelsWorld ModelsAgentic SystemsLarge Language Models (LLMs)Clinical NLPPredictive ModelingCausal Effects ModelingSynthetic Control ArmsDigital EndpointsClinical Decision SupportTrial SimulationPatient SelectionPatient StratificationEvaluation of AI/ML SystemsModel EvaluationPost-training MethodsBiostatisticsTranslational ScienceClinical Development LifecycleRegulatory EngagementResearch LeadershipBuilding Research InfrastructureModel RegistriesBenchmarksEvaluation HarnessesScientific PublishingMentoring and Team Leadership