ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, R&D DATA AND AI POLICY

The R&D Data Office is embarking on a bold transformation to support AZ ambitions to double the productivity of the R&D drug development pipeline by ; empowered through effective use of data and AI to power scientific innovation and accelerate data driven decisions speeding the delivery of medicines for patients.
The Data and AI Policy and Governance team stands at the forefront of this change; unlocking data and AI use in a responsible way to enable the business while at the same time protecting patient data and meeting our regulatory obligations.
The Associate Director of Data and AI Policy will play a key role in this mission leading projects to shape, implement, and manage data policies balanc ing business benefit and r isk enabling responsible use of data and AI.
The Associate Director of Data and AI Policy will oversee our data and AI risk framework; workin g closely with data customers, data office, data privacy, clinical ICF and HBS process owners, legal, information security, IT, and corporate risk and compliance offices; to evaluate business needs and establish responsible ways of working through risk balance and mitigation.
Th ey will be required to employ a range of skills including policy expertise, project management, stakeholder management, and knowledge of global regulations, including Clinical Trials Regulation, human biosamples regulations, data privacy regulations and AI regulations.
The Associate Director of Data and AI Policy will be accountable for the strategy and execution of data and AI risk framework, leading it in a way that builds strong relations with and effective business processes for internal and external partners and stakeholders, based on excellent insight of customer needs, ethical, l egal, and security considerations, and driving toward the establishment of best practice for data and AI policy.
Typical Accountabilities     Accountable for overseeing the data and AI risk framework, establishing regular reporting of major & critical data risks   Lead the successful implementation of the d ata r isk b enefit p ackage in line with the established R&D data risk appe tite   O versee the day-to-day management of the data risk registers in the Veeva Quality Vault (VQV)   Oversee the day-to-day management of compliance monitoring and t rack, trace and audit activities   Lead business enablement data and AI risk evaluation and mitigation projects, driving compliance colleagues towards a n effective understanding of the business need and collaborative assessment and design of best practice and policy   P rovide expert risk and compliance consultancy services, helping both Data Office and business stakeholders to understand and apply current policies and best practices and/or evaluate new situations     Partner with R&D process and/or technology transformation programs to provide oversight ensuring compliance checklist is achieved and Compliance by Design monitoring is embedded with in the program   Manage the shaping, development, and documentation of policy ways of working position statements and standard operating procedures, incorporating internal requirements and applying external influences     Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and close awareness of corporate initiatives, industry standards, and regulations   Develop a culture of data and AI compliance, collaborating with other members of the Data Office and Data Science and AI community to support data risk management and ensure compliant use of data and A I   Actively contribute to the Data and AI Policy and Governance team strategy, goals, and roadmap   Act as a trusted business partner; using creativity to solve for challenges; using influence to remove barriers; and using voice to escalate risks and issues   Actively contribute to the R&D Data Office’s fun and innovative culture, bring your authentic self, take time for community, celebrate the diversity of thought and identity, take risks, and accept failures   Contribute to the evangelism of R&D Data Office’s prowess and accomplishments through targeted communications, celebration of achievements, conferences, and/or external communications   Represent AstraZeneca externally, promoting AstraZeneca’s position and value proposition in responsible data and AI use, and b e the exemplary thought leader within AstraZeneca in this space.
Lead / mentor junior staff as required   Essential Requirements.
Demonstrated 8+ years of experience working cross functionally in leading data strat egy and/or compliance implementation projects in the life sciences or pharma industry   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant scientific, legal, compliance, technical, and/or business field   Solid experience in risk management processes and hands-on implementation processes   Operational understanding of legal & ethical compliance frameworks, data repositories, data management principles, and analytic tools   Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships.
Ability to liaise with people at all levels.
Requires the energy, experience, and motivation to work across global & functional boundaries   Strong project or programme management skills   Excellent organisational skills, and ability to juggle different projects/priorities and deliver high quality outcomes under pressure     Travel – willingness and ability to travel domestically & internationally.
Resilience – ability to overcome and motivate others in the face of a changing environment   Desirable Requirements Highly collaborative with demonstrated experience influencing and communicating with cross-functional leaders   Energized by developing a culture of compliance and continuous learning environment       Proven ability to tackle the unknown with confidence   Energized by working with talented and diverse teams toward a common goal, often translating through communication gaps   Experience of achieving tangible and acknowledged value in a similar position and scale of challenge and opportunity   Experience working with IT partners in the implementation of data related projects   Ability to learn new tools and technologies     Change Management track record Location.
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