Associate Director, Data Curation

Location – Macclesfield, UK

Flexible package and competitive salary

Introduction to role:

Sustainable, FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable & Reusable) data is the lifeblood of AstraZeneca as a science-led, pure-play pharmaceutical company and critical for the delivery of the AstraZeneca’s corporate strategy. Data, AI and Digital are foundational value drivers for Innovative Science and a potential corporate differentiator. In this role, under the supervision of the Data Curation Director, you will handle the interpretation and representation of complex biological and medical data, producing controlled vocabularies and following a structured data model in order to enable interoperable data and improve insight into the multiple data types used during the development of clinical products.

Accountabilities:

You will assess and analyze input from TA teams and functions to implement a data curation and harmonization strategy. You will evaluate and interpret clinical and scientific data in the context of ingestion and representation of multiple data asset types into the AZ data infrastructure. You will also be responsible for quality assessment and control of existing data assets. Remediation actions required to ensure full FAIR compliance of existing records will be part of your duties. You will generate high-value, enriched data assets through in-depth curation of selected data assets. You will evaluate and develop different representation standards, aiding compliance in AZ’s data management practice.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Relevant degree in Life Sciences, Information/Data Science, Computer Science, Informatics, IT, or other related subject area
• PhD-level experience in the pharma and/or the life sciences sector
• Proven experience in clinical data curation and management, ideally in the healthcare space OR experience with clinical data curation and familiarity with industry standards
• Operational understanding of common data models, data standards, vocabularies, ontologies etc. and their implementation within a centralized repository
• Extensive experience working with IT partners in the implementation of data standardization & curation projects
• Ability to learn new tools and technologies
• Experience in creating system and user documentation artifacts related to data standards implementation & curation
• Travel – willingness and ability to travel domestically & internationally.
• Resilience – ability to overcome and motivate others in the face of a changing environment

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience in implementing change management processes involving varied partners.
• Ability to work with high-throughput data ingestion pipelines through command line approaches, with knowledge of R, Python or equivalent coding language.
• Practical knowledge of ontology and metadata model creation and development

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 follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference and have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.

Join the team that follows the science unlike anywhere else. This is the place for curious minds. Dig deep into the biology of complex disease and uncover breakthroughs. Our belief powers us to push the boundaries. As we improve success rates, we keep moving forward. Celebrating both successes and failures along the way. We're investing to enhance our understanding of disease as we work towards creating the next generation of therapeutics and pioneering new approaches to better predict clinical success.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in our journey to push the boundaries of science and deliver life-changing medicines!

This role will close on the 21st January 2024.

Date Posted

16-Jan-2024

Closing Date

21-Jan-2024Our 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.