Job Title: Associate Director, Patient Safety Scientist
Career Level -E
Introduction to role:
Join our Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit as an Associate Director, Patient Safety Scientist, you will work collaboratively with the Global Safety Physician (GSP) and Senior patient safety Scientist, reviewing safety data and related documents for potential safety issues. You will have the ability to provide authoring and PV input to safety documents and regulatory reports, lead meetings, and present safety data and analyses.
Accountabilities:
Your main responsibilities will include leading proactive pharmacovigilance and risk management planning for designated products, representing PS on cross-functional project teams, presenting safety information at external meetings, and performing duties as a Safety Strategy and Management Team (SSaMT) leader. You will also be responsible for producing accurate evaluation documents with clear conclusions in response to internal or regulatory authority requests for safety data, collaborating with GSP and Clinical representatives, and authoring the Reference Safety Information (RSI) for assigned marketed products and/or development products.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Qualified to degree level in biosciences or an equivalent healthcare or pharmaceutical industry background
Proven competency in patient safety/clinical development
Comprehensive understanding of applicable Patient Safety regulatory obligations
Awareness of Patient Safety policies, processes and procedures
Awareness of medico-legal aspects of patient safety
9 to 11 years Patient Safety experience
Total of 12 to 14 years of experience
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Cultural sensitivity
Ability to network with other functions globally
Not Applicable
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.
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our ambition to break new ground. Our BioPharmaceuticals pipeline is growing, and we need someone like you to help us respond to the evolving needs of patients, healthcare professionals, and partners. We are rethinking the way things can be done and acting on it. We go above and beyond to find solutions that impact patients - harnessing science with technology and connecting the entire healthcare ecosystem. Join us as we redefine the future, working towards our vision to be the leader in Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism, Respiratory, and Immunology by 2025.
Ready to make your mark? Apply today and be a part of our global, winning team filled with the smartest minds. Let's shape patient care for the future together!
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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.