Global Safety Program Lead

AstraZeneca

Medical degree or equivalent in biomedicine
5 years clinical safety experience
Global regulatory submission knowledge
The Global Safety Program Lead is accountable for the overall safety strategy, delivery, and oversight of assigned assets while 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 managing a team of safety physicians and scientists.
  • This role requires deep expertise in pharmacovigilance to ensure compliance with global regulations and deliver high-quality Risk Management Plans and Periodic Safety Reports.
  • The successful candidate will drive strategic decision-making by presenting complex safety data to senior governance forums and influencing cross-functional leaders across 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 managing a team of safety physicians and scientists.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Medical degree or equivalent in biomedicine
  • 5 years clinical safety experience
  • Global regulatory submission knowledge
  • Leadership of safety physicians and scientists
  • Pharmacovigilance standards expertise

Nice-to-have

  • PhD in scientific discipline
  • Industry conference speaking experience
  • In-licensing opportunity support
  • Cross-functional matrix collaboration
  • Independent judgment on complex topics

Key Requirements

  • Medical degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years pharmaceutical safety experience
  • Proven track record in clinical safety delivery
  • Experience with global regulatory submissions
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams

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