Global Safety Program Lead

AstraZeneca

Medical degree or equivalent in biomedicine
5 years clinical safety and risk management experience
Global regulatory submission experience
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 thorough knowledge of global pharmacovigilance standards, including pre and post-launch experience, to ensure compliance with GxP practices and local regulations.
  • The successful candidate will provide strategic safety knowledge to product teams, lead responses to complex technical issues, and represent the company at major governance forums.

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
  • Global regulatory submission experience
  • Leadership of safety physicians and scientists
  • Knowledge of pharmacovigilance standards

Nice-to-have

  • PhD in scientific discipline
  • Industry conference speaking experience
  • Experience with in-licensing opportunities
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Independent judgment on complex safety issues

Key Requirements

  • Medical degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years pharmaceutical safety experience
  • Proven track record in clinical safety delivery
  • Experience leading medical directors/scientists
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally

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