Associate Director, Data Services & AI - Evinova

Associate Director, Data Services & AI - Evinova

Location: St Pancras London

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

About Evinova

Evinova, a fully owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca, is a pioneering health tech business with a mission to transform billions of patients’ lives through technology, data, and innovative delivery practices. We deliver globally-scaled digital health solutions that are science-based, evidence-led, and human experience-driven—serving clinical trial sponsors, research organizations, care teams, and patients across 40+ countries.

Our platform accelerates clinical development, elevates patient experiences, and enables better health outcomes. By joining Evinova, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that pushes the boundaries of science by digitally empowering a deeper understanding of the patients we serve. We believe that when unexpected teams come together, bold thinking is unleashed, inspiring life-changing medicines and digital solutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Associate Director, Data Services + AI to lead, grow, and evolve our Data Services function. This is a player-coach leadership role: you will guide and develop a high-performing team of Clinical Data Analysts while also remaining hands-on with customer data delivery, complex problem-solving, and strategic initiatives.

You will own the end-to-end data service lifecycle across active studies - from setup and ingestion through maintenance, troubleshooting, and study close-out (database lock, final data delivery, archiving, and compliance readiness).

A core responsibility for this role is driving the evolution of AI tools that enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality across the data delivery lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Clinical teams, and Customers to shape automation opportunities and embed scalable, intelligent workflows into our operational foundation. You’ll help define how AI is applied across our data ecosystem, ensuring that new capabilities are purposeful, intuitive, and aligned with real operational needs. You will also play a key role in refining these solutions as they mature, helping the organization adopt and benefit from them effectively.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Clinical Data Analysts and Data Delivery specialists; cultivate a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the escalation point for complex data delivery issues, providing hands-on guidance and strategic direction.
• Shape resource planning, role definitions, onboarding, and capability building as the Data Services function grows.

Data Delivery Ownership

• Oversee and contribute to the development, review, and approval of Data Management Plans, Data Transfer Agreements, and study-specific documentation.
• Ensure smooth configuration and validation of data pipelines, mapping specifications, and test datasets.
• Drive consistency and quality across data transformation processes, clinical data standards, and digital measurement endpoints (e.g., eCOA, sensors, wearables).
• Manage issue resolution and cross-functional problem-solving during study execution, minimizing operational impact.
• Lead and manage the full study close‑out process, including database lock, audit‑readiness activities, and coordination of all regulatory‑required steps.
• Oversee the preparation, validation, and archiving of final study data, along with associated logs, configurations, and decision history to ensure compliance and traceability.

AI & Automation – Tools + Process Innovation

• Identify and prioritize opportunities to automate data delivery workflows using AI/ML, rule engines, and procedural automation.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to design, prototype, and launch internal tools that reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and scale operations.
• Establish a roadmap for automation across data ingestion, validation, quality checks, reporting, and close-out.
• Promote a culture of automation-first thinking within the Data Services team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Represent the Data Services function in customer meetings, internal governance forums, and cross-functional delivery discussions.
• Partner with Product & Engineering to influence platform enhancements based on real-world data delivery needs.

• Drive process standardization, documentation, and operational maturity across the end-to-end data delivery lifecycle.
• Champion metrics, KPIs, and feedback loops to improve efficiency, quality, and predictability.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Clinical Data Management, Computer Science, Data Engineering).
• Demonstrated success in leading data teams in a “player-coach” capacity.
• Strong understanding of clinical data standards, transformation pipelines, digital measurement endpoints, and regulatory frameworks (GxP, ICH GCP, GDPR, FDA 21 CFR).
• Experience with JSON/TypeScript data mapping, GitHub workflows, scripting, and data validation frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS S3), workflow tools (JIRA), and coding environments (VSCode).
• Experience with SAS Universal Viewer (SAS7BDAT) or similar clinical data tools.
• Prior involvement in database lock, data reconciliation, or study close-out activities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and clinical teams.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience building or deploying AI/ML-based tools, automation workflows, or data quality engines.
• Exposure to clinical technology products or digital health platforms at scale.
• Ability to translate operational pain points into structured requirements for Product & Engineering.

Why Join Evinova?

At Evinova, you’ll help deliver digital health solutions that accelerate clinical development, reduce patient burden, and improve outcomes for sponsors, sites, and patients. You’ll be part of a team that values:

• Science-led innovation: We follow the science and push boundaries with evidence-led solutions.
• Patient-first mindset: Every decision is made with the patient in mind.
• Collaboration and empowerment: We believe in the power of diverse teams and encourage bold thinking.
• Integrity and transparency: We act with accountability and prioritize doing the right thing.
• Entrepreneurial spirit: We drive sustainable change and take smart risks.

We balance the expectation of in-person collaboration (minimum three days per week in the office / 60% overall) with individual flexibility, respecting the need for work-life balance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join Evinova and AstraZeneca in our mission to transform clinical research and deliver life-changing medicines. Be part of a unique and ambitious world - where courage, curiosity, and collaboration drive breakthroughs for patients everywhere.

Apply now and help us shape the future of digital health!

Where can I find out more?

Learn more about Evinova: www.evinova.com

Follow Evinova on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evinova/

Date Posted

09-Mar-2026

Closing Date

13-Mar-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.