Medical Director, Senior Patient Safety Physician

AstraZeneca

Luton, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; flexible employee benefits fun...
3 days onsite
Medical degree md or mbbs required
2 years clinical experience post-registration
4 years drug development patient safety experience
AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Director and Senior Patient Safety Physician to lead patient safety initiatives in their Luton, UK office. The role requires a medical degree, significant experience in patient safety and drug development, and an ability to communicate effectively across regulatory frameworks

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading the clinical safety strategy for assigned drug projects throughout all stages of development and post-marketing.
  • The successful candidate will provide medical input on regulatory submissions including NDAs, BLAs, and MAAs while managing risk through expert methodologies.
  • AstraZeneca offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits fund, pension contributions, and a culture that values courage and curiosity in transforming cancer care.

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AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Director and Senior Patient Safety Physician to lead patient safety initiatives in their Luton, UK office. The role requires a medical degree, significant experience in patient safety and drug development, and an ability to communicate effectively across regulatory frameworks.

Salary

Competitive salary; Flexible employee benefits fund; Pension contributions and Share Save Plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Medical degree MD or MBBS required
  • 2 years clinical experience post-registration
  • 4 years drug development patient safety experience
  • Knowledge of global regulatory requirements BLA NDA MAA
  • Experience with periodic safety reports PBRER DSUR

Nice-to-have

  • MSc or PhD in scientific field
  • Ability to work across therapeutic areas
  • Experience leading patient safety colleagues
  • Understanding of epidemiological data
  • Collaborative cross-functional team player

Key Requirements

  • Medical degree (MD, MBBS)
  • Minimum 2 years clinical experience
  • Minimum 4 years industry patient safety experience
  • Expertise in global regulatory practices

Work Rights

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