Global Safety Program Lead

AstraZeneca

Medical degree or equivalent in biomedicine
5 years clinical safety and risk management experience
Proven track record of strategic influence on clinical studies
The Global Safety Program Lead is accountable for the overall safety strategy, delivery, and oversight of assigned assets while line managing a team of safety physicians and scientists

Job Summary

  • The Global Safety Program Lead is accountable for the overall safety strategy, delivery, and oversight of assigned assets while line managing a team of safety physicians and scientists.
  • This role requires setting safety team goals aligned to therapeutic area and product strategy, ensuring high-quality delivery of Risk Management Plans and Periodic Safety Reports.
  • The successful candidate must collaborate across a matrixed environment to influence cross-functional leaders on decision-making regarding clinical development and medical affairs.

Matching Summary

The Global Safety Program Lead is accountable for the overall safety strategy, delivery, and oversight of assigned assets while line managing a team of safety physicians and scientists.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Medical degree or equivalent in biomedicine
  • 5 years clinical safety and risk management experience
  • Proven track record of strategic influence on clinical studies
  • Thorough knowledge of global pharmacovigilance standards
  • Experience with global regulatory submissions and agencies

Nice-to-have

  • PhD in scientific discipline
  • Industry conference speaking experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in specific disease area
  • Independent judgment based on leading-edge knowledge
  • Experience supporting in-licensing opportunities

Key Requirements

  • Medical degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years pharmaceutical/biotech safety experience
  • Global regulatory submission experience
  • Leadership and mentoring capability
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

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