Senior Specialist, Global Patient Safety, Southern Africa Cluster

AstraZeneca

Southern Africa Cluster
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Local pharmacovigilance system compliance
Individual case safety reports processing
Health authority regulatory interactions
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Specialist in Global Patient Safety for the Southern Africa Cluster, focusing on ensuring compliance with pharmacovigilance requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacy or related sciences, along with experience in pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, or clinical studies. **

Job Summary

  • The role ensures AstraZeneca maintains an effective local pharmacovigilance system that complies with Southern Africa cluster regulatory requirements.
  • Candidates will manage Individual Case Safety Reports, support risk management plans, and facilitate interactions with local health authorities.
  • AstraZeneca offers a Great Place to Work environment with TopEmployer certification for South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Specialist in Global Patient Safety for the Southern Africa Cluster, focusing on ensuring compliance with pharmacovigilance requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacy or related sciences, along with experience in pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, or clinical studies. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Local pharmacovigilance system compliance
  • Individual Case Safety Reports processing
  • Health authority regulatory interactions
  • Good Pharmacovigilance Practice implementation
  • Patient safety audit and inspection support

Nice-to-have

  • Vendor management experience
  • French language skills
  • Project management capabilities
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Mentoring newly appointed staff

Key Requirements

  • Completed Pharmacy Degree or equivalent science qualification
  • 3+ years work experience in pharmaceutical industry
  • Pharmacovigilance knowledge desirable

Work Rights

Not specified

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