Associate Director Safety Data Sheet - Global Operations

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide! We’ve been busy building and developing our technology, which is now enabling our transformation into a digital and data-led enterprise. There’s never been a better time to join us as we bring our digital strategy to life.

Your role

AstraZeneca is seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Safety Data Sheet Specialist to deliver critical Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) and Regulatory expertise. In this role, you will be instrumental in the production and management of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), ensuring our hazard communication meets the highest standards globally.

You’ll drive the creation, review and release of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for APIs, biologics and formulations —ensuring accurate hazard classification, compliant labelling and clear communication aligned to local, national and regional regulations. You’ll bring regulatory expertise in GHS and CLP to shape consistent, global approaches.

You’ll champion smarter ways of working, using IT tools to improve efficiency and data quality. You’ll provide technical leadership—training others, guiding best practice, troubleshooting issues and supporting change and continuous improvement. You’ll represent the SDS area on cross-functional projects, contribute to process reviews to ensure business compliance, and share your knowledge through meetings, presentations and internal networks.

You’ll manage customer needs across a range of services, delivering timely, high‑quality and cost‑effective support. You’ll also invest in your own growth—seeking development opportunities and bringing insights back to the team and wider networks.

Essentials for the role

• Degree level or equivalent, in chemistry, biology, environmental science, occupational safety, or toxicology
• A high level of expertise in Global Chemical Legislations, particularly CLP and GHS.
• Advanced experience in the creation of Safety Data Sheets
• Knowledge of any relevant legislation/developments in the area of Safety Health and Environment, and maintain own professional awareness and development
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Project and people management experience

Desirables for the role

• Understanding of multiple aspects of Safety, Health and Environment
• Experience in SAP EH&S authoring platform
• Dangerous Goods Expertise

Why AstraZeneca

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, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth and to make people's lives better. We thrive in our often intense and ambiguous environment, seeking out new challenges and working towards new solutions. We are part of an inclusive and giving community, we support and help each other on our journeys. We are intellectually stimulated by constant learning.

Are you ready to make a positive impact in a team where it means more? Apply now! Welcome with the application no later then 30th October.

Date Posted

23-okt.-2025

Closing Date

30-okt.-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.

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.