Senior Scientist – Safety OMICs

Job Title: Senior Scientist – Safety OMICs

Location: Cambridge, UK

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Employee Benefits!

Applications Deadline: March 05

About the Role:

Are you passionate about leveraging AI to advance scientific discovery in the field of OMICs? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation is at the forefront? AstraZeneca is seeking a dynamic Senior Scientist to join our Safety OMICs team and help revolutionize drug development through cutting-edge omics technologies and artificial intelligence to accelerate drug discovery.

The position will be within the broader Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences department. This role will be based in Cambridge, UK, in our state-of-the-art Discovery Centre on the Biomedical campus, a highly collaborative environment that enables us to drive innovation across our disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the integration and analysis of multi-OMICs datasets using advanced AI techniques to uncover novel biological insights and support our drug discovery programs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement AI-driven methods for toxicity prediction, biomarker discovery and personalized medicine.

• Develop and validate predictive models to support drug discovery and development pipelines.

• Mentor and guide junior scientists, encouraging a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field with a focus on OMICs and AI.

• Extensive experience in machine learning, data mining, and statistical modelling techniques applied to biotechnological research.

• Proven track record of publications in high-impact scientific journals.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we stand at the forefront of scientific innovation, passionately merging cutting-edge technology with groundbreaking research to redefine the boundaries of drug discovery and personalized healthcare. We cultivate an environment where curiosity and courage propel us to tackle the biology of complex diseases without fear of failure, driving bold decisions and ambitious breakthroughs.

Our team thrives in an encouraging atmosphere, equipped with state-of-the-art resources that empower professionals to celebrate both their triumphs and setbacks. With us, you will not only impact the future of medicine but also enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and robust career development opportunities. Join us on this exciting journey to make a meaningful impact in the world.

Ready to make a significant impact? If you're ready to make a significant impact in the field of OMICs and AI with one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies, apply today!

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

• Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

• We encourage you to apply online before midnight on March 05.

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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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.