Director, Principal Patient Safety Scientist - Oncology

Do you have expertise in, and passion for Pharmacovigilance? Would you like to apply your expertise to lead on complex PV projects in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. We are a science-based, leading and decisive Oncology enterprise united in our vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. The pioneers, we make bold moves that transform the way cancer is treated and truly improve patient outcomes. With one of the broadest and deepest Oncology pipelines in the industry, there are many opportunities to work with new and novel drugs and help discover what’s next.

What you’ll do:

• The Director, Principal Patient Safety Scientist within Oncology Patient Safety is the highest level individual contributor scientist in our team structure before a team member elects to stay in technical project facing tract or moving into leadership tract leading and managing individuals within our organization.
• We are looking for someone who can demonstrate leadership within our environment and lead on complex PV projects through safety science expertise.
• You will lead PV strategy for complex products in different stages of development through input and delivery of safety documents and regulatory reports.
• Your duties and responsibilities are likely to include:

• Provide subject matter expertise in the therapeutic area and across multiple products.
• Lead the strategy for proactive PV and risk management planning of complex or multiple products, including preparation of the safety aspects of Global Risk Management Plans and Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) in partnership with others as required.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement or other initiatives on behalf of the Patient Safety organisation.
• Perform strategic safety leadership duties for complex and/or multiple products.
• Lead presentation of intricate issues to Safety Information Review Committee.
• Lead safety strategy for multiple or complex periodic regulatory documents (PBRERs, PSURs, DSURs) according to the agreed process and timelines.
• Lead safety strategy for regulatory submissions of new products, formulations or indications (NDA/BLA, MAA) with other functional specialists.
• Handle negotiations and provide expertise to the PS component of contracts/agreements with third parties to ensure quality and integrity of agreements.
• Take accountability and lead resolution of safety issues and mediate cross-functional agreement.
• Participate in due diligence activities.
• Provide training and mentorship to new PV physicians and PV Scientists in approved processes and systems.

Essential for the role:

• A degree in life sciences (or similar field) and advanced Patient Safety and/or Clinical/Drug Development experience.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Advanced knowledge of PV regulations.
• Clinical Development (Early and/or Late Phase).
• Post-Marketing surveillance.
• MAA/BLA Submissions.
• Periodic Reports.
• Risk Management Plans (from scratch).
• Governance Board Interactions.

Desirable for the role:

• PharmD/MSc/PhD in scientific field.
• Advanced understanding of epidemiology.

In Office Requirement:

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.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D business area, you’ll be part of a team playing a critical role in driving meaningful change in the way we predict, prevent and treat patients’ conditions. We’re actively embracing and investing in technology, harnessing digital, data and analytics to reimagine the future of healthcare and deliver improved outcomes to patients beyond core medical. We’re shaping the future, improving and speeding up portfolio development, improving the patient experience and outcomes at clinical trials. Join the team that is co-creating a digital ecosystem with patients at its core.

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer. The successful candidate will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund, including holiday purchase and flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save Plans, a performance recognition scheme and a competitive, generous remuneration package.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Date Posted: 09-Jun-2025

Closing Date: 21-Jun-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.