Why choose AstraZeneca Spain?
AstraZeneca Spain is a rising force in our global business. With headquarters in Madrid and our global hub in Barcelona, we’ve become an important international centre of excellence in the fight against critical disease. Boasting vibrant universities and business schools, the Barcelona ecosystem is a place where scientists can thrive. We attract a diverse workforce from across the globe, shining a beacon for innovation in a country that’s committed to clinical development.
We invite you to bring your talents to Barcelona where our respiratory medicine R&D and Global Marketing centre offers opportunities in R&D, IT, Commercial and HR. Or join us in Madrid and shape our growth in our BUs (Respiratory, Oncology & CVRM ), and a range of Corporate functions. Additionally, you can find sales roles throughout the country. Together, we’re contributing to a world-leading pipeline of therapeutics and delivering life-changing medicines to patients.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca Spain, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Alongside technical expertise, colleagues have the resilience, energy and collaborative mindset to change lanes, work with different teams and start projects from scratch.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Madrid or Barcelona, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Diverse collaborators
This is a speak-up culture that values collaboration. You’ll proactively bring your unique perspectives, experiences and skills to the table and seek the same from others. With our international team composition and the need for fast-paced collaboration, you’ll always be building new connections with colleagues.
Cutting-edge innovators
When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that embraces digital technology and data to transform the way we work and the work we do. Every day, you’ll help make history, empowered to ignite your creativity and build something enduring.
Resilient trailblazers
Here, the answers aren’t always available. So, you’ll need to bring a fearless, self-starter mindset to navigate uncharted territories. You’ll harness your ceaseless energy to discover and make the necessary connections with colleagues to shape the future and achieve maximum impact.
Agile movers
Seize ownership and excel with autonomy to enjoy the constant rush of ground-breaking discovery. Your ability to anticipate sudden shifts and adapt swiftly will prove critical as you make your mark in an environment that rewards initiative and resilience.
Responsibilities
Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home)
Introduction to the role
Cell Therapy Clinical Operations (CTCO) drives thedelivery of cell therapy trials across Oncology, BioPharma, and Rare Diseases,partnering across R&D, Medical, and Commercial to bring breakthrough therapies to patients faster and more equitably.
AsDirector,AIand Process Automationyou will accelerate trial start-up and execution, and improve quality and compliance by integrating advanced analytics, ML, and intelligent process automation withGxP-ready standards.
TheDirector of AI and Process Automationworksclosely with R&D IT (Information Technology),Global Clinical Solutions, Business Process Management Office (BPMO), internal and externalcustomersand stakeholders to ensure customer needs are met and to enableoptimalend-to-end delivery of clinical studies.TheDirector of AI and Process Automationis responsible forthe identification,definitionand delivery of improvements in end-to-end clinical study deliveryin compliance withICH-GxPand other regulationsand aligns with industry direction, standards, and best practices.
TheDirector of AI and Process Automationrepresentsthe business interests in strategy discussions andworks withappropriateGovernanceteamstosecurelong-term business success of their assignedsolutions. Reviews and approves identified risks and mitigations, controls and prioritizes business requests, such as those for feature enhancements, ensuring prioritization so resources are spent on value-add activities. Accountable for communication to key stakeholders and the businessregardingthe system (major incidents, new releases, etc.).TheDirector of AI and Process Automationwill contribute to functional, regional and or global initiatives.
Typical Accountabilities
Defines vision,roadmap, prioritize effective to drivegrowth opportunitiesfor AI automation (VCV Platform,AIefficiencies supporting protocol & document review, feasibility, etc)
Design and implement AI/ML and workflow automation forclinical ops
Build and leadcross functional solutions; run pilots to scaled adoption; drive vendor selection and governance; measure ROI and operational impact.
Researchand analyses business context, users, and roadmap forassigned solutions
Ensure customer requirements are understood, critically evaluated,prioritisedand addressed within the given area.
Accountable for lifecycle management of all procedural or system documents within theallocatedarea, and for ensuring compliance with applicable industry regulations and AstraZeneca Global and Local Policies.
Partner withR&D IT (Information Technology), Global Clinical Solutions, Business Process Management Office (BPMO),to govern and productize clinicaloperations workflows andenablereal-time decisioning and predictive analytics.
Understands the processes,technologyand services the study team relies on, their needs and pain points. Uses this knowledge to supply advice and guidance, removes barriers, suppliessolutionsand finds opportunities for improvement.
Foster an innovative culture that values experimentation and lead training for broader team on use cases and AIprocess automation
Incubate and scale pilots into production ready solutions (e.g. Gen Ai usecases, agents), drive modernization of internal workflows across CTCO functionsand track performance via KPIs, adoption metrics and ROI models.
Education, Qualifications,Skillsand Experience
Essential
Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Pharmacy, or related) or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical research, with at least 2 years in study managementor /and digital /AI transformation within biopharma
Comprehensive knowledge of the clinical and pharmaceutical drug development process.
Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP principles
Experience and strength in working and leading matrix teams
Track recordof building product- oriented teams (product managers, data scientists, engineers) in an agile environment
Experience working with AI models and solutions
Proven ability in solution focused problem solving and issue management.
Desirable
Higher degree e.g. MSc, PhD
Experience building AI solutions
Experience working with Artificial Intelligenceimplementation
Date Posted
12-feb-2026Closing Date
06-mar-2026AstraZeneca 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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, inclusivity, balance and sustainability. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
An award-winning company
We're passionate about being a great place to work, and 84% of our employees would recommend us as an employer. We've been recognised as a Top Employer in Spain, an EFR Family Responsible Business, and we achieved third place in Forbes Spain's Top 50 Best Places to Work list.
Inclusive environment
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do, and our different views, experiences and strengths enrich our culture. There's no salary gap at AstraZeneca, and the number of female employees has increased by four per cent over the last three years. We've also made all positions fully accessible.
Work-life balance
Your wellbeing means a lot to us, and we're here to support you through all of life's ups and downs. That's why we offer an unpaid leave policy, annual leave, reduced-hours timetables and a host of benefits, including a retirement plan, long service award, and health and travel insurance.
Sustainability initiatives
We're committed to harnessing the power of science to become a more sustainable business. We've reduced our carbon footprint by over 9,000 kg of CO2 over the last two years, and we lead the European GoGreen Project, which aims to introduce environmentally friendly options in our fleet of corporate vehicles.
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