It currently takes over 10 years and $1.3Bto develop a drug. More than 70% of that investment goes into clinical trials, yet only ~10% of candidates make it from Phase I to approval.
Evinova a new health-tech business is here to change the math. We use advanced algorithmsand GenAIto aim high: boosting clinical trial success by 20%, cutting development time by 3 years, and halving study costs.
We are looking for a highly skilled AI Associate Principalwho combines strongbusiness acumen with solid techexpertiseIn this role, you will not onlysupportbuildingadvancedalgorithmsand agentic AIsolutionsbut alsoensurethat these impactcompanies. You willwork on both internal developmentinitiativesand clientconsulting-styleengagementsYou will bring a value-driven mindset,using critical analysis to ensure outcomes align withbusinessgoals.
WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT-You will present the progress of AI initiatives, gather feedback, and translate complex technical outcomes into clear business value for seniorleadershipand stakeholders.
AI DEVELOPMENT–YouwillbuildsophisticatedGenAI, Machine Learning and Optimization solutions tailored to the life sciences
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL INNOVATION-Thrive in a dynamic ecosystem where AI, Product, Strategy, and UX intersect. You will act as a key translator, connectingcutting-edgeAI capabilities with real-worldpharmaceutical requirements to deliver meaningful digital transformation.
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES NEEDED
EXPERIENCE-5+ years designing novel algorithms and applied AIMLsolutions thatdrovemeasurable businessimpact.
GENERATIVE AI EXPERTISE-ExperiencebuildingGenAIsolutions forreal-worlduse cases,withasolidgraspof agentic AIframeworks(LangChain, Google GenAI SDK,LlamaIndex, etc.).Expertisein leveraging GenAI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate development cycles.
DATA SCIENCETECH STACK-Expert knowledge of Python, standard packages(pandas,sklearn,etc.)and data cleaning/processing methodologies
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT -Expertisein interacting and managing business stakeholders.
COMMUNICATION-Excellent verbal and written communication skills,with experience presentingtechnical conceptstonon-technicalstakeholderswith clarity
Nice to Have
CONSULTING-Experience working in a consultancy company
PHARMA INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGEPreviousexperience in Life Sciences is desirable, but not mandatory.
WhyEvinova ?
Evinova draws on AstraZeneca’s deep experience developing novel therapeutics, informed by insights from thousands of patients and clinical researchers. Together, we can accelerate the delivery of life-changing medicines, improve the design and delivery of clinical trials for better patient experiences and outcomes, and think more holistically about patient care before, during, and after treatment. We know that regulators, healthcare professionals, and care teams at clinical trial sites do not want a fragmented approach. They do not want a future where every pharmaceutical company provides its own, different digital solutions. They want solutions that work across the sector, simplify their workload, and benefit patients broadly. By bringing our solutions to the wider healthcare community, we can help build more unified approaches to how we all develop and deploy digital technologies, better serving our teams, physicians, andultimately patients Evinovarepresentsa unique opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes with digital and AI to serve the wider healthcare community and create new standards for the sector. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of health tech business to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This meanswe’reopening new ways to work, pioneeringcutting-edgemethods, and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.
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.
Date Posted
11-ago-2026
Closing Date
25-ago-2026
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.

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