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
Senior Informatics Scientist, Scientific Tools and Solutions
Barcelona
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Introduction to role
As a Senior Informatics Scientist within Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DS&AI), based at our growing Barcelona site, you will be developing software for both one-time analysis and robust, widely used scientific tools and systems.
Applying strong skills in computer science and software development, you will work with colleagues in DS&AI, across R&D and beyond to transform patients’ lives by accelerating the discovery and development of new therapeutics and developingnew technologies.
Typical Accountabilities
Develop software for both one-time analysis and robust, widely used scientific tools.
Model data & processes and architect systems to ensure, by design, any systems built are fit for purpose, usable, maintainable and manageable.
Using computational skillstodeliver new insights on existing data.
Build effective relationships with an established range of stakeholders to ensure utilization and value of software and analyses. Clearly and objectively communicate results, as well as their associated uncertainties and limitations. Proactively gather feedback.
Mastering new technology and scientific thinking and applying it to deliver results.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent number of years of experience in computer science or software development.
Full stack software development skills, databases, Java server-side development, and web frontend development.
Demonstrable ability to create high quality software and solve real world problems.
Scientifically literate. Able to pick up new ideas and concepts quickly.
Ability to develop new algorithms/computational approaches as part of a wider project.
Thoroughness and tenacity in solving problems.
Desirable:
Experience integrating and tuning AI models in tools to enable human decisions is an advantage.
Experience working in the pharma/biotech industry is an advantage.
Experience communicating effectively with technical and scientific colleagues alike, in formal presentations and small group meetings.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca's Biopharmaceuticals R&D division, we are driven by our desire to understand and reveal new insights. We are free from fear of failure, free to ask the right questions, make bold decisions, and dig deep into the biology of complex disease.
We are committed to making an impact on patients' lives by improving patient access to healthcare globally.
We are harnessing digital, data science & AI to help us achieve the next wave of breakthroughs. We are always seeking quick solutions, responding to the rapid pace of change in healthcare.
If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be.
Are you ready to explore and innovate in our dynamic environment? Apply now to join us in pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines!
Why AstraZeneca?
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in our mission to create life-changing medicines!
Where can I find out more?
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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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