Senior Specialist, Global Patient Safety, Southern Africa Cluster
AstraZeneca
Southern Africa
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Completed pharmacy degree or equivalent science qualification
3+ years work experience in pharmaceutical industry
Knowledge of local health authority regulations
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AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Specialist in Global Patient Safety for the Southern Africa Cluster, focusing on pharmacovigilance within Oncology, Biopharma, and Rare Diseases. The role requires a Pharmacy degree or equivalent, with at least three years of relevant experience, emphasizing compliance, risk management, and collaboration with stakeholders.
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Job Summary
The role involves ensuring AstraZeneca maintains an effective pharmacovigilance system that complies with local PV requirements across the Southern Africa Cluster.
Candidates will be responsible for managing Individual Case Safety Reports, supporting regulatory submissions, and maintaining up-to-date procedural documents.
AstraZeneca offers a Great Place to Work environment with TopEmployer certification and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and lifelong learning.
Matching Summary
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AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Specialist in Global Patient Safety for the Southern Africa Cluster, focusing on pharmacovigilance within Oncology, Biopharma, and Rare Diseases. The role requires a Pharmacy degree or equivalent, with at least three years of relevant experience, emphasizing compliance, risk management, and collaboration with stakeholders.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Completed Pharmacy Degree or equivalent science qualification
3+ years work experience in pharmaceutical industry
Knowledge of local health authority regulations
Experience with pharmacovigilance systems like Argus
Ability to manage Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice-to-have
French language skills written and verbal
Vendor management experience
Audit and inspection experience
Project management skills
Knowledge of Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP)
Key Requirements
Pharmacy Degree or equivalent science qualification