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 (On-site).
We require 3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home.
As a Manager, Generative AI Engineer, you will report to the IT Director of Data Science and become an integral part of Alexion IT RDU organization. In this role, you will contribute to the development and implementation of Machine Learning solutions, with a special focus on Generative AI. Your work will support the scaling and deploying of production-ready AI models that address our business challenges.
Accountabilities:
- Leading the development and refinement of Generative AI systems and applications that leverage state-of-the-art models to solve complex business problems
- Contributing in the development and maintenance of MLOps infrastructure and tools for Machine Learning and Generative AI models
- Participating in the full lifecycle development of Generative AI agents, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring these agents can interact with users or environments in a meaningful way
- Supporting the integration of pre-trained Generative AI models into custom applications to enable new functionalities
- Collaborating with senior engineers to design interactive systems that use Generative AI to provide dynamic content or decision support
- Contributing to building and maintaining the infrastructure required for running Generative AI applications
- Aiding in the implementation of user interfaces or API endpoints that allow for the seamless interaction with Generative AI functionalities
- Assisting with the data pipelines and preprocessing steps necessary for feeding Generative AI models with the right data for generation tasks
- Helping to monitor the operational health of Generative AI applications in production, identifying areas for improvement or optimization
- Contributing to the development of assets, frameworks, and reusable components for Generative AI, Machine Learning and MLOps practices
- Engaging with stakeholders to gather feedback and iteratively improve upon the Generative AI applications' features and capabilities
- Supporting the integration of Generative AI models within the Machine Learning ecosystem, ensuring ethical use and business relevance
- Assisting with the monitoring and governance of Generative AI models to align with evolving business and regulatory requirements
- The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in Machine Learning, data science, or software development
- Familiarity with ML Engineering concepts and tools, including Docker/containerization, and basic model upkeep
- Exposure to CICD practices and familiarity with tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Bitbucket pipelines
- Experience with Python and familiarity with ML libraries such as Tensorflow, Keras, or PyTorch
- Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, Azure or GCP
- Understanding of software engineering principles and exposure to agile methodologies
- Good communication and collaboration skills, with enthusiasm for working in a cross-functional team environment
- Proactive and eager to learn with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related fields
- Master's degree in a related field or ongoing education towards an advanced degree
- Strong knowledge of AI techniques and tools, including NLP, optimization, and deep learning
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.
Joining Alexion means embracing an opportunity where work isn’t ordinary. We are a beacon in the global Biopharmaceutical landscape. Our closeness to patients brings us closer to our work and each other. Combined with our brave, pioneering spirit – we are truly unique in R&D and healthcare. At Alexion, grow and innovate in a business with a rapidly expanding portfolio. Enjoy the vibe, entrepreneurial spirit, and autonomy of a leading biotech. You’ll join an energizing culture where people build connections to explore new ideas and learn. As an important member of our team, you'll meet the needs of some of the most under-served patients in the world. You will be empowered with tailored development programs designed not just for skill enhancement but for fostering a deep understanding of our patient's journeys. You’re supported by exceptional leaders ready to lift you in marketing, compliance, and beyond.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
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 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.