.**Join AstraZeneca as a Lead Emerging Technology Engineer**, where you'll be at the epicentre of innovation in a role that's anything but routine. We're looking for someone who thrives in an ever-changing environment, eager to master the latest tech trends and drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.In this role, you'll bring emerging technologies to life, crafting captivating experiences and presentations to illuminate their potential for our strategic leaders in hands on immersive experiences. Your mission will be to not only identify and test the next big technologies within a 3-5 year horizon, but also to pave the way for their integration into AstraZeneca's future landscape.You'll be at the forefront of a 'show, don't just tell' philosophy, requiring a hands-on approach as you create Proof of Concept projects and collaborate with a diverse network of partners, from academic institutions to tech titans. You'll lean in as needed to deliver, using your own passion for learning as a driver. This role does not come with an instruction manual, you will be shaping and defining that for the rest of the organisation. This gives you a unique vantage point, accessing revolutionary technologies ahead of the curve.More than a creator of prototypes, you'll deliver thought leadership by translating intricate tech concepts into strategic insights, shaping the direction of our investments. When new technologies emerge, you'll be the architect of the capabilities needed to harness their power for our business.We're seeking a curious, tech-savvy professionals with the skills to build proofs of concepts and the boldness to tackle the unknown. If you're ready to dive into a world of exploration and have a direct impact on AstraZeneca's technological journey, step into a role that's as exciting as it is vital.What you will be doing**Thought Leadership**: Lead in the delivery of thought-provoking and informative guidance on new and emerging technologies through immersive demonstrations and workshops. Contribute towards the activates that will go into the milestone plan that will define what the team will output. Directly guide the research arm of the team with your technical expertise, contributing to the development of positioning statements and white papers.**Trailblaze New Technologies**: Innovate and construct bespoke Proof-of-Concept systems to illustrate the art of the possible, you will be defining what innovation is and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Influence senior strategic leaders with hands-on experiences that go beyond third-party narratives, demonstrating the value proposition of technologies from a foundation of first-hand knowledge. Embrace experimentation, understanding that learning from failed PoCs is an essential step towards success