Medical Director Patient Safety Physician
Medical Director Patient Safety Physician
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$ 241614 - 362420
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Job Description
The Medical Director Patient Safety Physician is responsible for the Clinical Safety strategy for assigned AstraZenecaMedImmune drug projects and products throughout all stages of development and/or when on the market. This includes the implementation and communication of the strategy at the project team/governance level. You will ensure the continued safety assessment evaluation and risk management of AZ products or product groups in various stages of clinical development and/or the postmarketing setting. Your role will involve continuous efficient evaluation of adverse events and all other safety information to predict and manage the safety profile of compounds in clinical development and marketed products. You will also provide consistent communication of safety topics across all regulatory safety documents and proactively evaluate the clinical implications of safety data from various sources to establish the safety profile of compounds in clinical development.
Safety Governance and Risk Management activities
- Working with the Safety Team be responsible for the Clinical Safety strategy for assigned AstraZenecaMedImmune drug projects and products throughout all stages of development and/or when on the market including implementation and communication of the strategy at the project team/governance level.
- Reviews and endorses the core Patient Risk Management Plan (PRMP)/Core Patient Risk Log (CPRL).
- Provides expertise to the medical content of the safety specification pharmacovigilance plan and risk minimization activities.
- Represents PS on crossfunctional Clinical Teams and/or Project Teams for developmental and/or marketed products.
- Provides medical input to ensuring that riskminimization strategies are implemented appropriately in relevant documents such as product reference safety information.
- Provides strategic clinical safety input into Clinical Development planning activities in accordance with PS Operating Model and Science Unit Service Level agreements.
- Provides strategic and medical input to project specific safety requirements (PSSR). Reviews and provides technical input and approval for investigator brochures protocols informed consents final study reports and external data monitoring committees as appropriate.
Signal Detection Evaluation and Labelling
- Involved in all safety surveillance activities may include medical review of individual safety cases (providing medical expertise and judgement) signal detection evaluation and SERM activities (or Medimmune equivalent) for all products in area or responsibility.
- Provides medical input to regulatory supporting documentation for labelling updates.
- Provides medical input into Identification and utilization of appropriate sources of information and database searches to retrieve relevant data for evaluation of signals.
- Collaborates with external provider representatives in routine signal management activities.
- Discusses the results of data evaluation with the Surveillance Team and/or appropriate key stakeholders eg Patient Safety VP TA QPPV/Deputy QPPV.
- Provides medical input to deliver accurate and fit for purpose safety evaluation documents with clear conclusions in response to internal or regulatory authority requests for safety data.
- Provides strategic input into responses to regulatory requests for local label deviations from the company core safety documentation.
- In consultation with the PS scientist and Clinical representatives prepares the Developmental Core Safety Information (DCSI) for assigned development products.
Regulatory Reports and Submissions
- Provides medical input and review of periodic reports (eg PBRERs PSURs DSURs) and renewal documentation submitted to regulatory agencies.
- Provides the patient safety contribution to global regulatory submissions (NDA BLA MAA etc) for new products formulations or indications.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Medical degree (MD MBBS)Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
- High level of medical expertise with an ability to balance this with industry standards to achieve business goals.
- At least 2 years of Drug Development/Patient Safety experience (the majority of which should be in industry in Patient Safety) with clear evidence of delivery.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- MSc/PhD in scientific discipline.
- Able to work across Therapy Areas and Functions.
- Experience supervising Patient Safety colleagues.A demonstrated ability to understand epidemiological data.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire lifechanging medicines. Inperson working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $241614 $362420USD Annual.Hourly and salaried nonexempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. In addition our positions offer a shortterm incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equitybased longterm incentive program (salaried roles)to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles) and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program 401(k) plan; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an atwill position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay(as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
At AstraZeneca we are changemakers on the world stage at an exciting frontier of medicine. We are committed to transforming healthcare by building pandemic preparedness to protect against future health crises. Our collaborative spirit drives us to make essential breakthroughs that benefit millions globally. We prioritize people in every decision we make challenging norms to find innovative solutions. Our diverse community empowers us to push boundaries combining talents with cuttingedge technology to inspire fresh thinking. Together we make a meaningful difference by enhancing lives through our groundbreaking work.
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Date Posted
24Apr2025Closing Date
Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations please complete the section in the application form.Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
