Senior Specialist, Global Patient Safety, Southern Africa Cluster

AstraZeneca

Southern Africa Cluster
Not specified (assumed hybrid based on industry standards).
Pharmacovigilance system maintenance
Local regulatory compliance adherence
Icsr processing and submission
AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Specialist in Global Patient Safety for the Southern Africa Cluster, focusing on pharmacovigilance in Oncology, Biopharma, and Rare Diseases. The ideal candidate will possess a pharmacy degree or equivalent science qualification, with at least three years of relevant experience, and will play a key role in ensuring compliance with local pharmacovigilance requirements

Job Summary

  • The role ensures AstraZeneca maintains an effective pharmacovigilance system that complies with local PV requirements across the Southern Africa Cluster.
  • Candidates will manage Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), support regulatory submissions, and oversee risk minimization activities to protect patient safety.
  • AstraZeneca offers a Great Place to Work environment with TopEmployer certification, emphasizing 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 in Oncology, Biopharma, and Rare Diseases. The ideal candidate will possess a pharmacy degree or equivalent science qualification, with at least three years of relevant experience, and will play a key role in ensuring compliance with local pharmacovigilance requirements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pharmacovigilance system maintenance
  • Local regulatory compliance adherence
  • ICSR processing and submission
  • Risk management plan oversight
  • Audit and inspection readiness

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Vendor management experience
  • French language proficiency
  • Project management capabilities
  • Mentoring junior staff members

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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