Associate Director, Safety Epidemiology

AstraZeneca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Base: $138,240.00 to $181,440.00 annually; bonus/e...
Hybrid
Phd in pharmacoepidemiology or related field
Advanced epidemiological methods application
Real-world data analysis experience
The role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of complex post-authorisation safety studies using real-world data to support regulatory decision-making

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of complex post-authorisation safety studies using real-world data to support regulatory decision-making.
  • Candidates will collaborate across Global Patient Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners to produce high-quality, decision-ready evidence for AstraZeneca products.
  • The position offers significant development opportunities including scientific leadership, portfolio breadth across nearly 100 products, and mentorship of external partners.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of complex post-authorisation safety studies using real-world data to support regulatory decision-making.

Salary

Base: $138,240.00 to $181,440.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Annual Variable Pay Bonus and equity-based long-term incentive program eligibility; Benefits: Flex Benefits, Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks paid vacation, annual Personal Days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in pharmacoepidemiology or related field
  • Advanced epidemiological methods application
  • Real-world data analysis experience
  • Regulatory science and health authority engagement
  • End-to-end study design and delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with AI/ML tools in workflows
  • Familiarity with diversity focused analyses
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Publication record in scientific journals
  • Knowledge of global safety regulations

Key Requirements

  • PhD in pharmacoepidemiology or health science
  • Substantial hands-on research experience
  • Proven ability to conduct systematic literature reviews
  • Independent scientific leadership capability
  • Methodological agility in RWD analysis

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