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