Associate Director Senior Patient Safety Scientist

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $132,873.60 - $199,310.40 annually; bonus/eq...
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Patient safety and clinical drug development experience
Oncology therapeutic area expertise
Regulatory document authoring skills
** AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director, Senior Patient Safety Scientist in Gaithersburg, MD, to enhance their pharmacovigilance efforts within the oncology therapeutic area. The role entails collaboration with various teams to develop safety strategies and documentation, aiming to protect patient safety throughout the drug development lifecycle. **

Job Summary

  • This role offers a strategic opportunity to develop safety science for AstraZeneca's innovative oncology pipeline spanning the entire drug development lifecycle.
  • The successful candidate will aggregate and analyze safety data to support decision-making by prescribers, patients, and payers while protecting patient safety.
  • AstraZeneca provides a competitive total reward program including market-driven base salary, short-term incentives, equity awards, and comprehensive health benefits.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director, Senior Patient Safety Scientist in Gaithersburg, MD, to enhance their pharmacovigilance efforts within the oncology therapeutic area. The role entails collaboration with various teams to develop safety strategies and documentation, aiming to protect patient safety throughout the drug development lifecycle. **

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
  • Oncology therapeutic area expertise
  • Regulatory document authoring skills
  • Signal detection and evaluation capability
  • Risk Management Plan strategy delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced matrix structure collaboration
  • Epidemiology understanding
  • Cross-functional team interaction
  • Innovative medicine portfolio exposure

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in sciences/pharmacy/nursing or related field
  • Minimum 3+ years validated Patient Safety experience
  • Experience in at least 3 of: clinical development, post-marketing surveillance, MAA/BLA submissions, periodic reports, or risk management plans
  • Proficiency in written and verbal English
  • Right to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the country where role is advertised

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