Senior director, Patient Safety Compliance Excellence
The Senior Director, Pharmacovigilance Compliance is a criticalleadership rolewithin Patient Safety, responsible for the global governance and continuous improvement of compliance controls across the AstraZeneca pharmacovigilance landscape. The role drives both strategic and operational compliance by implementing robust predictive and detective controls, fostering an enterprise-wide safety and compliance culture and shaping policy. Key elements include championing the use of analytics, innovating compliance frameworks, developing compliance policies and standards, and partnering with QPPV to ensure optimal compliance and readiness globally through prediction and early detection.
Typical Accountabilities
Accountable for the global pharmacovigilance compliance model, encompassing preventive, detective, and corrective controls.
Leads innovation in predictive compliance using advanced analytics and digital platforms to proactively identify and manage risks.
Develops and maintains detective monitoring frameworks, including dashboards,that cover quality issues, audit findings, and root cause analysis information.
Promotes and supports the development of global PV policies/procedures ensuring international alignment and regulatory compliance.
Drives timely and sustainable preventive and corrective actions, embedding improvements into compliance frameworks and governance.
Maintains compliance governance models and ensures effective engagement in governance meetings, such as PV council.
Sponsors safety and compliance culture across Patient Safety; supports training, communication, and best/global standard practice dissemination.
Partners closely with Inspection Excellence to ensure integrated compliance and inspection readiness approaches.
Represents Patient Safety externally with regulators and in professional forums; ensures continual advocacy and knowledge leadership.
Develops and mentors a high-performing, globally distributed team, championing talent and professional development.
Provides comprehensive compliance reporting and strategic recommendations to QPPV/senior leadership.
Essential
University degree (or equivalent) in a scientific/healthcare discipline
Extensive experience in pharmacovigilance, regulatory compliance, patient safety
Demonstrated global QA and compliance leadership
Thorough knowledge of directive, preventive, detective, and corrective controls
Proven digital compliance/predictive analytics track record
Cross-functional global experience (matrix working)
Strong US/global compliance environment experience
Excellence in communication, advocacy, and talent development
Desirable
University degree (or equivalent) in a scientific/healthcare discipline
PhD or equivalent in scientific discipline
Extensive experience in pharmacovigilance, regulatory compliance, patient safety
Experience with digital transformation, Lean/process improvement
Demonstrated global QA and compliance leadership
Financial awareness/oversight
Thorough knowledge of directive, preventive, detective, and corrective controls
Familiarity with new/emerging regulatory requirements
Proven digital compliance/predictive analytics track record
Experience with external engagement (industry, regulators)
Cross-functional global experience (matrix working)
Strong US/global compliance environment experience
Excellence in communication, advocacy, and talent development
Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table?Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours. Apply today.
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 follow all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $197,318.40 - $295,977.60 USD Annually. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
20-Nov-2025Closing Date
04-Dec-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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.
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