AstraZeneca

Director, AI Product Development

AstraZeneca$150K — $180K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 7+ years experience in building AI products in a commercial environment; 3+ years with Gen AI tools.
  • Proven experience managing AI products through the entire lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, and agentic frameworks.
  • Proficient in Python and ML/AI tools with experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Strong ability to identify user needs, write requirements, and manage product backlogs.
  • 3+ years in Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences with knowledge of commercial data and field workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Own the complete AI product lifecycle, from problem definition to adoption and measurement.
  • Lead the development of GenAI products, defining requirements and specifications.
  • Translate business challenges into actionable product requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Partner with technical teams to ensure timely execution and high quality deliverables.
  • Define success criteria pre-launch and track usage and impact post-launch.
  • Navigate enterprise governance and compliance in product deployment.
  • Stay updated on GenAI and pharmaceutical AI trends to identify and pilot new capabilities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology in a commercial setting.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams enhancing collaborative skills.
  • In-person work structure supports networking and teamwork.
  • Flexibility in office attendance respecting individual work-life balance.
Full Job Description

Office Locations: This is an on-site, office-based role. Please consider the following AZ US HUB locations – Wilmington, DE

This is a product leadership role: you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI-powered applications that go into the hands of field and headquarters teams, driving decisions that affect patients and brands at scale. 

The Role:

The Director, AI Product Developmentis part of the AI for Commercial (AIC) team within the newly founded Enterprise AI organization. You will lead the design, build, launch, and adoption of GenAI and ML-powered products that serve Global and US functions including commercial, medical, market access, and patient programs. You define the roadmap, drive cross-functional execution, and are accountable for measured business impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the full AI product lifecycle: from problem definition andcustomerresearch through AIdevelopment, UX design, deployment, adoption, and measurement. This means shipping products, not delivering reports.

  • Lead GenAI and agentic AI product development. Define product requirements and functional specifications for AI-powered applications, agentic workflows, and ML-driven tools serving medical, commercial, and field teams. 

  • Translate business questions into product requirements. Partner with Marketing, Medical Affairs,GIBEX, Field Operations, and IT to align product capabilities with brandobjectives, field workflows, and launch timelines.

  • Partner with technicaldeliveryleads, engineering, and data science teams to translate requirements into scalable and governed solutions, ensure high-quality, timely execution. Establish clear RACI, maintainalignment on priorities, and drive accountability across a cross-functional delivery model. 

  • Drive adoption andimpactmeasurement. Define success criteria before launch; track usage, output quality, and downstream business impact post-launch. Communicate results to leadership with clarity.

  • Operate within enterprise AI governance. Navigate compliance requirements, data access controls, vendor management, and IT approval processes. Ensure all products are deployed responsibly and withappropriate documentation.

  • Stay current with GenAI, agentic AI, and pharma AI trends.Identifyemerging capabilities with strategic fit, pilot solutions with speed and rigor, and champion a platform-centric approach that enables reuse, scalability, and accelerated deployment across functions and markets. 

MinimumRequirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, or equivalent); advanced degree preferred

  • 7+ years of experience building and shipping data science or AI products in a commercial setting; 3+ years of experiencein building Gen AI tools and platforms.

  • Demonstrated experience owning an AI product end-to-end: requirements, development, deployment, and post-launch measurement

  • Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, and/or agentic frameworks (e.g.,LangChain,LlamaIndex, or similar)

  • Fluency in Python and ML/AI tooling; experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

  • Strong product thinking: ability to define user needs, write clear requirements, prioritize a backlog, and communicate tradeoffs to customers

  • 3+ years in Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences; familiarity with commercial data and field-facing workflows

Desirable Requirements 

  • Experience building GenAI products under enterprise governance requirements 

  • Background spanning multiple functions: Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, or Insights & Analytics 

  • Demonstrated ability to drive user adoption: training, change management, and usage analytics 

  • Experience managing external suppliers and consultants against defined deliverables and timelines 

  • Strong executive communication skills; comfortable presenting product roadmaps and cases to senior leadership in a matrixed organization 

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to encourage 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.

Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Fantastic! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours. Apply today.

Date Posted

20-Aug-2026

Closing Date

02-Sep-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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