5 years clinical safety and risk management experience
Proven track record of strategic influence on clinical studies
The Global Safety Program Lead is accountable for the overall safety strategy, delivery, and oversight of assigned assets while managing a team of safety physicians and scientists
Job Summary
The Global Safety Program Lead is accountable for the overall safety strategy, delivery, and oversight of assigned assets while managing a team of safety physicians and scientists.
This role requires deep expertise in implementing Safety & Strategy Management Teams and ensuring compliance with global regulations, GxP practices, and AZ procedures.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to collaborate across matrixed environments and present complex safety topics to senior leaders for alignment and endorsement.
Matching Summary
The Global Safety Program Lead is accountable for the overall safety strategy, delivery, and oversight of assigned assets while managing a team of safety physicians and scientists.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Medical degree or equivalent in biomedicine
5 years clinical safety and risk management experience
Proven track record of strategic influence on clinical studies
Thorough knowledge of global pharmacovigilance standards
Experience with global regulatory submissions
Nice-to-have
PhD in scientific discipline
Industry conference speaking experience
Demonstrated clinical safety expertise in specific disease area
Excellent independent judgment based on leading-edge knowledge
Key Requirements
Medical degree or equivalent
5+ years relevant clinical safety experience
Leadership experience managing safety medical directors/scientists