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Associate Director, AI Image Analysis

Aitopics, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883


AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical business and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. Position:

Associate Director, AI Image Analysis - Pathology, CPSS Are you passionate about advanced pathology imaging and digital image analysis? Can you apply these skills to help us in drug discovery? Do you have expertise in applying computer vision and AI image analysis techniques to digital pathology data? We have an opening at our Pathology department at AstraZeneca! As an Associate Director, AI Image Analysis, you will apply groundbreaking technologies and advanced image processing and analysis to help derive biological insights from digital pathology imaging data to support drug development projects. You will work alongside our team of image analysis scientists, imaging scientists, pathologists, biologists, and data scientists within Clinical Pharmacology and Safety Sciences (CPSS). CPSS is changing the way imaging technologies are combined to offer outstanding insight and impact. Our global Imaging teams combine data from histology, digital pathology, multiplex immunofluorescent assays, and advanced molecular imaging techniques to understand the spatial biology of disease and drug discovery. This position offers the opportunity to be involved in the investigation of both the safety and efficacy of drugs within our projects in both a preclinical and clinical setting. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Drive the delivery of image analysis to support our digital pathology strategy and deliver impact to drug discovery projects across the AZ portfolio. Oversee the design and delivery of novel computer vision solutions to extract meaningful insights from digital pathology data. Find opportunities to optimize workflow, reduce costs, and enhance project efficiencies using advanced computational tools. Develop effective relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop analysis strategies & plans. Responsible for ensuring project deliverables are clearly defined and delivered on time, within scope and budget. Communicate project results, conclusions, and recommendations effectively to colleagues and stakeholders. Contribute to the publication of scientific abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts. Education & Experience Requirements: MSc/PhD (or equivalent) in mathematics, computer science, or a related quantitative field. Significant experience in the application of AI and data analysis in the digital pathology field. In-depth expertise in computational approaches, data science, software development tools, and proficiency in AI, machine learning, and deep learning. Familiarity with Python libraries used for image analysis tasks. Good knowledge of high-performance computing and cloud computing platforms. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. 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. Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca, we seize opportunities for change because any opportunity, no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a biopharmaceutical company can be. Salary:

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $63,616.80 to $95,425.20. Date Posted:

18-Oct-2024 Closing Date:

17-Nov-2024

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