Medical Director, Patient Safety Physician

Job Title: Medical Director, Patient Safety Physician

Global Career Level: F

Introduction to role

Are you ready to be at the forefront of medical safety and innovation? As a Medical Director, Patient Safety Physician at AstraZeneca, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Clinical Safety strategy for our drug projects and products. Your expertise will guide the safety assessment, evaluation, and risk management of our products throughout their lifecycle. This is your chance to make a significant impact on patient safety and contribute to life-changing medicines.

Accountabilities

- Lead the Clinical Safety strategy for assigned AstraZeneca drug projects and products.
- Conduct continuous safety assessment, evaluation, and risk management of AZ products.
- Evaluate adverse events and safety information to manage the safety profile of compounds.
- Communicate safety topics across all regulatory safety documents.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality evaluation of safety data.
- Contribute to the maintenance of the pharmacovigilance system and processes.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Medical degree (eg MD, MBBS)
- At least 2 years of clinical experience post-registration preferred
- High level of medical competence, with an ability to balance this with industry standards to achieve business goals
- Up to 11-13 years of Patient Safety experience (with clear evidence of delivery)
- Total 16 years of experience
- A thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry, especially clinical research and global regulatory requirements and practices governing expedited and periodic safety reporting, signal generation, safety evaluation and risk management activities

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Leadership: Commitment to Customers and Integrity, Strategic Leadership, Acts Decisively, Drives Accountability, Works Collaboratively, Develops People and Organisation
- Technical: Drug Development Experience, 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 science-driven organization where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to expanding our pipeline with groundbreaking medicines that address unmet patient needs. Here, you'll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, empowered to explore new areas and drive change. Our dynamic environment encourages creativity and innovation, providing you with opportunities to grow and make a real difference in patients' lives.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now and be part of our journey to transform science into life-changing medicines!

Date Posted

03-Nov-2025

Closing Date

16-Nov-2025

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.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.