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Summary of Position
Reporting to the Canadian Information Management & Portfolio leadership, the Data & AI Solution Architect will drive the evolution of AstraZeneca’s data landscape and AI integration initiatives. This highly visible role bridges advanced data engineering with modern AI solution architecture, serving as the technical leader designing and implementing enterprise-grade data solutions—including the adoption and integration of AI technologies. You will collaborate with data scientists, engineers, business analysts, and global partners to deliver robust end-to-end data platforms while enabling cutting-edge AI use cases. Using your expertise, you will optimize data flows, architect seamless AI-model integrations, and develop standard methodologies for data scalability, security, and compliance.

What You will do:

• Shape the vision: Lead the roadmap for data platforms and AI solutions that power AstraZeneca Canada’s innovation.
• Build end-to-end platforms: Architect scalable pipelines and cloud data solutions (AWS), from ingestion to model serving.
• Integrate modern AI: Design solutions using generative AI, agentic systems, and RAG; oversee technical reviews and validations.
• Drive outcomes with partners: Collaborate across IT, Data Science, Commercial, Legal, and external vendors to deliver measurable value.
• Set the standard: Champion standard methodologies in governance, security, observability, automation, and compliance.
• Show impact: Communicate progress, enable knowledge transfer, and help establish our Data & AI Center of Excellence.
• Stay ahead: Track emerging tech to keep us leading in AI-enabled healthcare.
• Empower the business: Help teams leverage data and AI responsibly, with strong privacy and security.

What you’ll bring

• Data & AI expertise: Hands-on architecture across cloud data platforms, ETL/ELT, data modeling/integration; experience with LLMs and multimodal AI. Bachelor’s in a relevant field; Master’s a plus.
• Engineering depth: Strong Python and SQL; AWS services (e.g., Redshift, S3, Glue, Athena, dbt, Airflow); APIs; model serving; relational/NoSQL; familiarity with DevOps/MLOps and automated testing.
• Business insight: Translate operations into technical requirements and identify high-value AI opportunities.
• End-to-end delivery: Lead sophisticated initiatives from discovery to adoption, including stakeholder management and change enablement.
• Influence & communication: Build relationships and explain technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Compliance outlook: Solid understanding of privacy, security, and data governance frameworks.
• Impact orientation: Analytical, adaptable, and focused on outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Nice to have

• Project delivery: Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban.
• Domain context: Regulated, healthcare, or global environments.

Annual base salary for this position ranges from $112,288 to $147,379 AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs.  In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role).  Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 10 years
• Top 100 Employers Award
• Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
• Learn more about working with us in Canada
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This is the place to make a meaningful impact – on patients’ lives and your personal growth. It’s both exciting and inspiring, and it’s what keeps us motivated every day.Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

AI Disclosure :

We are using AI as part of the recruitment process

Vacancy:

This advertisement relates to a current vacancy.

Date Posted

02-Jan-2026

Closing Date

22-Jan-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.