Literature Review Manager - Global Business Services

Job Title: Literature Review Manager - Global Business Services

Career Level - D

Introduction to role

Are you ready to lead a team that shapes the future of pharmaceutical safety? As a Literature Review Manager in Patient Safety, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the quality and accuracy of our literature reviews. Working closely with the local PS team, you'll provide technical and operational support to meet AstraZeneca's high standards. Your role will involve building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with both local and global requirements. You'll manage comprehensive literature reviews, guiding your team to deliver excellence in drug development, regulatory submissions, and clinical practice. Are you prepared to make a significant impact?

Accountabilities

• Literature Review Team Management
• Lead and develop the Patient Safety Literature Review Team, focusing on team growth and managing pharmaceutical literature reviews across therapeutic areas.
• Set clear objectives and timelines for the team, aligning with research, regulatory, and development goals.
• Ensure quality and comprehensiveness of literature searches using AstraZeneca databases.
• Conduct reconciliations to ensure pharmacovigilance data accuracy.
• Oversee identification, collection, and analysis of scientific publications, clinical studies, and regulatory reports.
• Find opportunities for operational efficiencies without compromising quality.
• Stay updated with industry developments, particularly in automation and technology.
• Collaboration & Cross Functional Support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide literature-based insights for drug development and regulatory strategies.
• Work with subject matter experts to develop scientifically sound literature materials, summaries, and reports.
• Partner with the Process Improvement team to implement process and technology changes.
• Regulatory & Compliance Adherence
• Contribute to maintaining Good Pharmacovigilance Practice and be audit-ready.
• Support external service providers in meeting regulatory PV requirements.
• Assist the local PS team during audits or regulatory inspections.
• Complete required patient safety trainings and maintain system access.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant regulations, procedural documents, product status, and safety commitments.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Pharmacovigilance knowledge excellence
• Good Pharmacovigilance Practice
• Knowledge of health authority’s regulations
• Cross functional collaborative approach
• Effective and lateral thinking
• Problem solving
• Vendor management
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Influencing and Conflict Resolution skills
• Medical knowledge in company Therapeutic Areas
• Project management
• Successful participation in above-market projects
• Audit & Inspection experience

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 a passion for science that fuels our mission to treat, prevent, and even cure some of the world's most complex diseases. Our inclusive environment fosters collaboration among the brightest minds, empowering us to push boundaries and achieve breakthroughs. By integrating data and technology with scientific innovation, we are shaping the future of healthcare and making a tangible impact on patients' lives globally.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now to join our team and make a difference!

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.