Associate Director, Senior Patient Safety Scientist Oncology
Associate Director, Senior Patient Safety Scientist Oncology
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At AstraZenecawe work togetherto deliver innovative medicines to patientsacross global boundaries. Wemake an impact and findsolutionsto challenges.We do this with integrity even in the most difficult situationsbecause we are committed to doing the right thing.
This isanopportunity tofurther develop yourpharmacovigilance (PV)experienceinsafety programmesspanningthe entire life cycle of drugdevelopmentandperi/postsubmission.Our Scientists and Physiciansplay astrategicrolein developing our medicinesand thesafetyscienceof theprogramme.AstraZenecas oncology pipelinewhich includesnovel combinations and modalitiesprovides anintellectual challenge to the safety teams requiringabroad portfolioand scientificmanagement approach to projects.Ourteamsexperience develops as our portfoliodoes.
We are looking for an experiencedAssociate Director Senior Patient Safety (PS) Scientistto join our Patient Safety department workingin the Oncology Therapeutic Area.In this exciting and challenging role you will work collaboratively with the Global Safety Physician (GSP) and other PV Scientistsand physiciansincluding coaching junior colleagues. You will playa leading role in delivering the safetystrategy andrequirements for your assigned drug project(s). Yourability to work collaborativelywill facilitatecrossfunctional interactionswith colleagues from across AstraZeneca and externally including counterparts within Clinical Project Teams Global Regulatory Affairs and Global Commercial teams.
Asan Associate Director Senior PS Scientistyou willprovide leadership inaggregatingreviewinganalysingandinterpretingsafetyrelateddatatogenerateinformationtosupportsafety decisionmaking by prescribers patients and payers with theultimate goalof protectingpatients.You will apply your strongPV oncologyand scientificexperience knowledge and skillsto leadinall aspects ofsafetydocumentationincludingauthoring and / or providingstrategic safety inputtoregulatorydocumentse.g.regulatory reportshealth authorityresponsesandthesafety content ofmarketing authorisation applications.
Patient Safety sits within the Chief Medical Office where we have a crucial role to play.This is an exciting period for us as well as for those poised to join us.Our strategy and ability to transform ourmedicinesportfolio means we have adrugdevelopmentpipeline that presents incredible opportunities to push the boundaries of science to deliver lifechanging medicines.Faced with complex disease challengeswe focuson exceptional performance to drive the best and most transformative drugdevelopmentprogrammes ever.
Essential Requirements
A Bachelors in sciences/pharmacy/nursing degreeor related fieldwith relevant experience or an advance degree with relevant experience
Patient Safety and/or Clinical/Drug Developmentexperience working in or leading safety &/or scientific activities in at least 3 of the following areas:
Clinical drug development (Early and/or Late Phase: develop programme level safety strategy including proactive risk identification & mitigation planning)
PostMarketing Surveillance(including signal detection & evaluation)
MAA/BLA submissions(setting strategy; preparation and authoring of the safety related aspects of the Common Technical Document)
PeriodicSafetyReports(establish and lead strategy preparation and authoring)
Risk Management Plans (establish and lead strategy preparation and authoring)
Governance board interactionsand communicationacross a range of activities
Goodknowledge of PV regulations
Demonstrated ability to handle more than one project simultaneously prioritizing well and recognizing key issues
Abilitytowork effectively in an advanced matrix structure
Fluent in written and verbal English
Preferred Requirements
MSc/PhD/PharmD in scientific discipline
Advanced understanding of epidemiology
Location: Barcelona
Salary: Competitive Excellent Benefits
Why AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres no better place to make a difference to medicine patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration and always committed to lifelong learning growth and development. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
So whats next
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team Good because we cant wait to hear from you.
Where can I find out more
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30may2025AstraZeneca 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 industryleading 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 nondiscrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
