Associate Medical Director, Patient Safety Physician

Job Title: Associate Medical Director, Patient Safety Physician

Global Career Level: E

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to make bold moves in the field of oncology? As an Associate Medical Director, Patient Safety Physician, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the way cancer is treated. You will work independently or alongside senior safety physicians to evaluate adverse events and manage the safety profile of marketed products. Your expertise will be crucial in authoring regulatory documents and predicting the clinical implications of safety data. Join us in pushing the boundaries of science and making a meaningful difference in patients' lives!

Accountabilities:

As an Associate Medical Director, Patient Safety Physician, you will be responsible for signal detection, evaluation risk management activities, and labeling. You will provide medical input into the identification and utilization of information sources for signal evaluation, collaborate with external providers, and discuss data evaluation results with key stakeholders. Your strategic input will be vital in regulatory requests and safety evaluation documents. Additionally, you will contribute to regulatory reports and submissions, participate in external meetings, and maintain readiness for audits or inspections. Your collaboration across functions and cultures will drive innovation and process improvement.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Medical degree (eg MD, MBBS)

• At least 2 years of clinical experience post-registration

• High level of medical competence, with an ability to balance this with industry standards to achieve business goals

• Minimum 3 years of Patient Safety experience (Pharmacovigilance) (with clear evidence of delivery)

• Total of 6 to 11 years of experience

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Able to work across TAs and Functions

• Experience of supervising Patient Safety colleagues

• A demonstrated ability to understand epidemiological data

Skills and Capabilities:

• Commitment to Customers and Integrity

• Strategic Leadership

• Acts Decisively

• Drives Accountability

• Works Collaboratively

• Develops People and Organisation

• May train or mentor junior level staff within given role

Technical:

• Drug Development Experience and Application of Disease and TA knowledge

• Integrative thinking

• Excellence in pharmacovigilance

• Patient Benefit risk assessment

Core:

• Conceptual thinking

• Influencing

• Initiative

• Innovation

• Business relationship management

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a global team dedicated to eliminating cancer as a cause of death. With one of the broadest oncology pipelines in the industry, you'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking drug modalities and innovative approaches. Our collaborative environment fosters courage and curiosity, empowering you to take smart risks and challenge the norm. We are committed to making a meaningful impact on patients' lives through science-driven solutions.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us on our mission to transform cancer treatment!

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.