Associate Director, Patient Safety Scientist

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director, Patient Safety Scientist to drive safety initiatives in oncology. This pivotal role involves leading pharmacovigilance efforts, collaborating on cross-functional teams, and ensuring the integrity of safety data. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact patient safety significantly. Join a dynamic environment that values bold thinking and fosters professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in oncology, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Patient Safety or Clinical/Drug Development is essential.
• Intermediate knowledge of PV regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmacovigilance and risk management planning.
• Collaborate on safety data evaluations and regulatory documents.
• Train team members in Patient Safety tools.

Skills

Patient Safety

Clinical Development

Pharmacovigilance

Regulatory Submissions

Epidemiology

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

MD, MSc, or PhD

Job description

Job Title: Associate Director, Patient Safety Scientist

Location: Luton, UK

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Employee Benefits

Application Deadline: May 8th

Introduction to the Role

Are you ready to make a difference in oncology? As an Associate Director, Patient Safety Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of our innovative treatments. Reporting to the Global Safety Program Lead (GSPL) or Global Safety Head (GSH), Patient Safety Oncology, you will collaborate closely with the GSPL, Safety Physician, and other PV Scientists to review safety data, author safety documents, lead meetings, and present safety data and analyses. Join us in our mission to eliminate cancer as a cause of death!

Accountabilities

1. Lead proactive pharmacovigilance and risk management planning, including preparing safety aspects of Global Risk Management Plans.
2. Represent Patient Safety on cross-functional project teams for developmental and marketed products.
3. Present safety information at external meetings.
4. Participate in Safety Strategy and Management Team (SSaMT) duties.
5. Present issues to the Safety Information Review Committee (SIRC) and lead data evaluation discussions.
6. Produce accurate evaluation documents with clear conclusions for internal or regulatory requests.
7. Collaborate with colleagues to author Reference Safety Information (RSI) for development products.
8. Evaluate safety data to establish drug safety profiles and manage patient risk.
9. Contribute to regulatory documents (PBRERs, PSURs, DSURs) and regulatory submissions.
10. Ensure quality and integrity of agreements in the PS component of contracts with third parties.
11. Train team members in PS tools and systems.

Essential Skills and Experience

1. Degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or nursing, with demonstrated Patient Safety or Clinical/Drug Development experience.
2. Intermediate knowledge of PV regulations.
3. Fluent in English (written and verbal).
4. MD, MSc, or PhD preferred.
5. Basic understanding of epidemiology data is a plus.

Desirable Leadership Skills

• Customer engagement
• Strategic thinking
• Decisiveness
• Performance drive
• Collaboration
• People development

Work Environment and Culture

We value in-person collaboration, typically working at least three days in the office per week, balanced with flexibility to respect individual needs. Join us in a dynamic environment where bold thinking and innovation thrive.

About AstraZeneca

We are committed to learning, growth, and discovery, with a diverse scientific community and a strong track record of collaboration and success. Our leadership is committed to gender equality and groundbreaking research to improve lives.

Next Steps

If you're excited to join our team, we encourage you to apply online before May 8th. We look forward to hearing from you!

Learn More

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca_careers/?hl=en

Join us in pioneering new frontiers in oncology!