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
Lead Engineer in Enterprise Knowledge Graph Team
Introduction to role
Join us at AstraZeneca, a science-led, pure-play pharmaceutical company, where Sustainable, FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable & Reusable) data is the lifeblood of our operations. We are seeking a Lead Engineer in our Enterprise Knowledge Graph Team. This role is critical for the delivery of the AstraZeneca corporate strategy, where Data, AI and Digital are foundational value drivers for Innovative Science. In the Enterprise Knowledge Graph Team, you will be involved with delivering Knowledge Graph and AI capabilities across the whole of AstraZeneca, from R&D through to Commercial. In addition to project delivery, you will also be involved in developing tooling capabilities that supports common patterns of standard methodology.
Accountabilities
- Lead and participate in the design, development, and deployment of knowledge graph solutions.
- Set and enforce high standards for code quality, testing, and documentation.
- Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure alignment to standard methodologies and maintain codebase integrity.
- Collaborate with project managers to gather technical requirements, define project scope, and create detailed technical specifications.
- Provide technical support to project managers to ensure the timely delivery of projects and alignment with business objectives.
- Assist in managing and mitigating technical risks, ensuring proactive communication and problem-solving.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their professional growth and technical skills.
- Develop and implement training programs, code labs, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Lead the evaluation and integration of new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance the team’s capabilities.
- Act as a liaison between the engineering team and other partners, ensuring clear communication of technical concepts and project status.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Implement and maintain robust development processes, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and performance monitoring.
- Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of knowledge graph solutions.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
- Proven track record in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems.
- Experience with large-scale data workflows.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of data structures and algorithms.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical partners.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Experience with Labelled Property Graphs (e.g., Neo4j, Amazon Neptune) and/or semantic web standards (RDF, OWL, SPARQL).
- Experience with machine learning, natural language processing, or analytics.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Contributions to open-source projects or publications in relevant fields.
- Understanding of data integration and ETL processes.
- Experience with Microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
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.
At AstraZeneca, we connect across the whole business to power each function to better influence patient outcomes and improve their lives. Here you will play an increasingly crucial role in driving pioneering transformation on our journey to becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Work in harmony with leading experts in our specialist communities using ground breaking techniques. We thrive on being exposed to multiple disciplines and are dedicated to combining science with our knowledge to deliver greater value for patients every day.
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.
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