Associate Director Senior Patient Safety Scientist

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, United States
Base: $132,873.60 - $199,310.40 annually; bonus/eq...
**
Patient safety and clinical drug development experience
Post-marketing surveillance and signal detection
Maa/bla submissions and safety documentation authoring
** AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director Senior Patient Safety Scientist in Gaithersburg, MD, to contribute to the safety strategy of its oncology drug development programs. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in pharmacovigilance, clinical drug development, and data analysis, with a strong commitment to patient safety and collaboration across teams. **

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to further develop pharmacovigilance experience in safety programs spanning the entire life cycle of drug development within AstraZeneca's oncology pipeline.
  • The successful candidate will aggregate, review, analyze, and interpret safety-related data to support decision-making by prescribers, patients, and payers while authoring critical regulatory documents.
  • AstraZeneca provides a competitive total reward program including market-driven base salary, bonus, long-term incentives, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision coverage.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director Senior Patient Safety Scientist in Gaithersburg, MD, to contribute to the safety strategy of its oncology drug development programs. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in pharmacovigilance, clinical drug development, and data analysis, with a strong commitment to patient safety and collaboration across teams. **

Salary

Base: $132,873.60 - $199,310.40 annually; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards; Benefits: Qualified retirement programs, paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient Safety and Clinical Drug Development experience
  • Post-Marketing Surveillance and signal detection
  • MAA/BLA submissions and safety documentation authoring
  • Periodic Safety Reports and Risk Management Plans
  • Governance board interactions and cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of epidemiology principles
  • MSc/PhD/PharmD in scientific field
  • Experience with novel combinations and modalities
  • Ability to work in advanced matrix structure
  • Proficient written and verbal English skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in sciences/pharmacy/nursing or related field
  • Minimum 3+ years validated Patient Safety or Clinical Drug Development experience
  • Right to work in the country where the role is advertised

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the US

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter