Associate Medical Director, Senior Patient Safety Physician

Job Title: Associate Medical Director, Senior Patient Safety Physician

Global GCL: E

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to make a significant impact in patient safety? As an Associate Medical Director, Senior Patient Safety Physician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of marketed products. You will independently or collaboratively with senior physicians evaluate adverse events and other safety information to manage and predict the safety profile of our products. Your expertise will drive proactive risk management initiatives and ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements. Additionally, you may lead designated products as SSaMT leader, contributing to the maintenance of our pharmacovigilance system and processes.

Accountabilities:

What you'll do:
- Engage in signal detection, evaluation, risk management activities, and labeling for complex established products.
- Provide medical input into data evaluation and collaborate with external providers in routine signal management activities.
- Discuss data evaluation results with key stakeholders and deliver accurate safety evaluation documents.
- Offer strategic input into regulatory requests and support documentation for labeling updates.
- Contribute expertise to risk minimization activities and cross-functional teams addressing urgent safety issues.
- Author safety content for Health Hazard evaluation reports and review protocols.
- Provide medical input and review of periodic reports submitted to regulatory agencies.
- Participate in external meetings with regulatory authorities and licensing partners.
- Maintain readiness for internal audits or regulatory inspections and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate effectively in cross-functional and cross-cultural project teams.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Medical degree (e.g., MD, MBBS)
- At least 2 years of clinical experience post-registration
- High level of medical competence with industry standards
- Minimum 6 years of Patient Safety experience (Pharmacovigilance)
- Total of 11 to 14 years of experience or more

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Ability to work across TAs and Functions
- Experience supervising Patient Safety colleagues
- Understanding of epidemiological data

Office Policy Statement:

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.

AstraZeneca is a place where science thrives! Here, you'll be part of a dynamic environment that encourages creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. With a diverse pipeline and industry-leading opportunities in drug development, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients' lives globally. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, resilience, and continuous learning.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and become part of our journey to redefine the future of medicine!

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.