Global Safety Program Lead Cell Therapy Oncology & Onco-Hematology
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Job Summary
Opportunity: Global Safety Program Lead - Cell Therapy Oncology & Onco-Hematology
Location:Gaithersburg US (on-site) 3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home.
Do you haveexpertisein and passion for Patient Safety in Oncologyand Onco-Hematology Would you like to apply yourexpertiseto provide medico-scientific and clinical strategic leadership in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into innovative life changing medicines Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
AstraZeneca is a global science-led patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. Within Global Patient Safety you will shape the safety strategy of high-impact assets and lead cross-functional teams tooptimizebenefitrisk andmaintaincompetitive advantage across development andpostmarketing.Working with one of the broadest cell therapy pipelines in the industry offers the possibility to advance the most novel Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) technologies at all development stages across multiple indications.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work atpaceand challenge perceptions.Thatswhy we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But thatdoesntmeanwerenot flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
As aGlobal Safety Program Lead - Cell Therapy Oncology & Onco-Hematology you will report to theGlobal Safety Head (GSH) of the Cell therapy Patient Safety Unit (CTPSU). You will be a senior leader within the CTPSU and play a key role bringing deep clinical understanding and judgement in benefit risk assessments for AstraZeneca cell therapies in oncologyspecifically but not limited to the AZD0120 DURGA program in Multiple Myeloma. You will also have a role in shaping the culture of the department and will act as a coach and mentor to more junior Patient Safety staff. You will ensure processes adhere to Good Clinical and Pharmacovigilance Practice and regulatory requirements as well as AZ processes.
Accountabilities
In this role you are accountable to the Global Safety Head Cell Therapyfor theendtoendsafety strategy delivery and oversight ofAZD0120 Multiple Myelomaprogram and potentially otherassetsacrosspreclinical clinical andpostmarketing. You will:
Lead the Safety Strategy & Management Team (SSaMT) and Safety Surveillance Team for assigned asset(s) setting safety goals aligned to therapeutic area and product strategy and ensuringhighquality compliant delivery of safety activities.
Own the scientific and clinical safety content for the asset(s) including safety TPP safety Go/NoGocriteria toxicity management guidelines and safety messaging integrating inputs from clinical epidemiologypreclinical and literature.
Represent Global Patient Safety at key governance and external forums (e.g. DRCeCRC SARB FSIRB DSMB/DMC MARC CPT GPT Advisory Boards) in partnership with the Global Safety Head; lead responses to complex technical safety issues.
Ensure the quality compliance andtimelydelivery of safety documents (e.g. RMPs PSURs/PSRs) and safety contributions to study design protocol concepts regulatory submissions HA/EC queries and labeling for global markets.
Provide strategic safety leadership to safety medical directors and scientists guiding study and program execution data monitoring and interpretation signal management andpostmarketingsurveillance to inform labeling and risk minimization.
Build andmaintainstrong internal and external networks including alliance partners to drive proactivecrossfunctionalsolutionorientedsafety actions; may support due diligence andinlicensingassessments.
Ensuring expert input to safety-relevant elements of study design and interpretation including efficient use of digital/ artificial intelligence (AI) tools andmethodology(e.g.adverse eventvisualisationand disproportionality analysis).
Linemanageanddevelopa team of safety physicians and/or scientists;embednew processes systems and ways of working; prioritize risk mitigation and effective issue resolution;operateto the highest ethical qualityGxP and AZ standards.
Essential for the role
Medical degree or equivalent degree in biomedicine or science with extensive clinical safety/pharmacovigilance experience.
Strong relevant experience in clinical safety and risk management across pharma/biotech/CRO/academia/Health Authorities spanning preandpostlaunch.
Proventrack recordof leading asset safety strategy and delivery withdemonstratedstrategic influence on clinical studies/programs and benefitrisk decisions.
Deep knowledge of global PV regulations standards and safety deliverables (e.g. RMPs PSURs/PSRs) and experience contributing to global regulatory submissions and interactions with major agencies.
Strong matrix leadership and influencing skills withcrossfunctionalleaders (e.g. Clinical Development Medical Affairs Regulatory Affairs) including representation at senior governance.
Demonstratedpeopleleadership: ability to lead coach and mentor safety physicians/scientists; excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex topics to senior leaders.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
Desirable for the role
PhD or other advanceddegreein a relevant scientific discipline.
Research experience in the GCT field.
Medical specialty or documented training in oncology and/or haemato-oncology.
Basic and/or Translational Research background including authoring peer reviewed publications.
Goodknowledge of PV regulationsin China Australia Japan rest of Asia.
Recognizedsubjectmatterexpertiseand sound independent judgment in clinical safety; disease area safety leadership experience.
Experience speaking at industry conferences and shaping external safety messaging.
Experience supportinginlicensing/due diligence from a safety perspective.
Proven ability to embed new processes/systems and drive continuous improvement in safety ways of working.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $288059.20 - $432088.80USD. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and addition our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term 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 at-will 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.
Date Posted
09-Jul-2026Closing Date
30-Jul-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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