Principal Ai Engineer - Evinova

Astrazeneca - Anywhere

Job description: Skip to main content Overview What you'll do Success profile Responsibilities Reasons to join BenefitsSearch Jobs PRINCIPAL AI ENGINEER - EVINOVA Posted date Dec. 22, 2025 Contract type Full time Job ID R-240424 Apply now Save for later WHY CHOOSE ASTRAZENECA SPAIN? AstraZeneca Spain is a rising force in our global business. With headquarters in Madrid and our global hub in Barcelona, we’ve become an important international centre of excellence in the fight against critical disease. Boasting vibrant universities and business schools, the Barcelona ecosystem is a place where scientists can thrive. We attract a diverse workforce from across the globe, shining a beacon for innovation in a country that’s committed to clinical development. We invite you to bring your talents to Barcelona where our respiratory medicine R&D and Global Marketing centre offers opportunities in R&D, IT, Commercial and HR. Or join us in Madrid and shape our growth in our BUs (Respiratory, Oncology & CVRM ), and a range of Corporate functions. Additionally, you can find sales roles throughout the country. Together, we’re contributing to a world-leading pipeline of therapeutics and delivering life-changing medicines to patients. WHO DO WE LOOK FOR? Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca Spain, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Alongside technical expertise, colleagues have the resilience, energy and collaborative mindset to change lanes, work with different teams and start projects from scratch. Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Madrid or Barcelona, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day. SUCCESS PROFILE Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for. 0% DIVERSE COLLABORATORS This is a speak-up culture that values collaboration. You’ll proactively bring your unique perspectives, experiences and skills to the table and seek the same from others. With our international team composition and the need for fast-paced collaboration, you’ll always be building new connections with colleagues. 0% CUTTING-EDGE INNOVATORS When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that embraces digital technology and data to transform the way we work and the work we do. Every day, you’ll help make history, empowered to ignite your creativity and build something enduring. 0% RESILIENT TRAILBLAZERS Here, the answers aren’t always available. So, you’ll need to bring a fearless, self-starter mindset to navigate uncharted territories. You’ll harness your ceaseless energy to discover and make the necessary connections with colleagues to shape the future and achieve maximum impact. 0% AGILE MOVERS Seize ownership and excel with autonomy to enjoy the constant rush of ground-breaking discovery. Your ability to anticipate sudden shifts and adapt swiftly will prove critical as you make your mark in an environment that rewards initiative and resilience. RESPONSIBILITIES Job ID R-240424 Date posted 12/22/2025 Role Barcelona onsite - 3 days at office / 2 days at home It currently takes over10 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 is here to change the math. We use advanced algorithms and GenAI to 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 Principal AI Engineer who combines strong coding expertise with curiosity and business acumen. In this role, you will not only build advanced algorithms and agentic AI but also ensure your technical work directly supports company targets, working on both internal initiatives and client/ consulting-style engagements. You will bring a value-driven mindset, using critical analysis to ensure outcomes align with business goals. WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES AI DEVELOPMENT & ARCHITECTURE–You will build sophisticated GenAI, Machine Learning and Optimization solutions tailored to the life sciences, taking them from initial PoC through to full industrialization. ENGINEERING & DEPLOYMENT - Deliver high-quality and production-ready code, supporting deployment on the cloud (AWS). You will support the development of robust data pipelines, focusing on flexibility to ensure smooth integration with various client data ecosystems. BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT - You will present the progress of AI initiatives, gather feedback, and translate complex technical outcomes into clear business value for senior leadership and stakeholders. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL INNOVATION - Thrive in a dynamic ecosystem where AI, Product, Strategy, and UX intersect. You will act as a key translator, connecting cutting-edge AI capabilities with real-world Pharmaceutical requirements to deliver meaningful digital transformation. SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES NEEDED EXPERIENCE - 5+ yearsdesigningnovelalgorithmsandappliedAI/MLsolutions thatdrovemeasurable businessimpact. GENERATIVE AI EXPERTISE - Experience building GenAI solutions for real-world use cases, with a solid grasp of agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, Google GenAI SDK, LlamaIndex, etc.). MODERNTECH STACK - Expert knowledge of Python and standard data frameworks (pandas, scipy, etc.). Expertise in leveraging GenAI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate development cycles. ENGINEERING RIGOR - A proven track record of shipping production-level code using software engineering best practices. COMMUNICATION - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders with clarity. Desirable Skills/Experience INFRASTRUCTURE - Familiarity with AWS services, AWS CDK, Containerization, and CI/CD pipelines. CONSULTING - Experience interacting with high-level business stakeholders or working in a consultancy environment. PHARMA INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE: Previousexperience in Life Sciences is desirable, but not mandatory. Date Posted 22-dic-2025 Closing Date 30-ene-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-leadingskills. 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. Apply now Save for later EXPLORE THE LOCAL AREA Take a look at the map to see what’s nearby. REASONS TO JOIN THOMAS MATHISEN There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines. Sales Representative Oslo, Norway There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines. See Thomas's Story CHRISTINE RECCHIO Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before. Sales Representative California, United States Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before. See Larry's Story STEPHANIE LING There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work. Sales Representative Petaling Jaya, Malaysia There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work. See Stephanie's Story WHAT WE OFFER We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, inclusivity, balance and sustainability. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you. AN AWARD-WINNING COMPANY We're passionate about being a great place to work, and 84% of our employees would recommend us as an employer. We've been recognised as a Top Employer in Spain, an EFR Family Responsible Business, and we achieved third place in Forbes Spain's Top 50 Best Places to Work list. INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do, and our different views, experiences and strengths enrich our culture. There's no salary gap at AstraZeneca, and the number of female employees has increased by four per cent over the last three years. We've also made all positions fully accessible. WORK-LIFE BALANCE Your wellbeing means a lot to us, and we're here to support you through all of life's ups and downs. That's why we offer an unpaid leave policy, annual leave, reduced-hours timetables and a host of benefits, including a retirement plan, long service award, and health and travel insurance. SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES We're committed to harnessing the power of science to become a more sustainable business. We've reduced our carbon footprint by over 9,000 kg of CO2 over the last two years, and we lead the European GoGreen Project, which aims to introduce environmentally friendly options in our fleet of corporate vehicles. JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK Be the first to receive job updates and news from AstraZeneca Sign up Alt ABOUT US We are AstraZeneca, one of the world’s most forward-thinking and connected BioPharmaceutical companies. Explore our world. alt LIFE AT ASTRAZENECA At AstraZeneca, our purpose is to help patients all over the world by delivering life-changing medicines as one collaborative team. alt INCLUSION & DIVERSITY The success of AstraZeneca is founded on innovation, creativity and diversity. Discover what this means for you. Glassdoor logo Rated four stars on Glassdoor Great culture, great work assignments, supportive management. Rotation opportunity within the company. They value our people. see our latest Glassdoor reviews here