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Director, Patient Safety Physician

Location: Onsite 3 days in Wilmington US

Are you ready to provide overall direction, develop and manage a team within the Patient Safety (PS) function? We are looking for a leader who can ensure the implementation of all PS Science activities as per local health authorities regulations and AstraZeneca requirements. This role requires an expert in the Patient Safety field with an in-depth knowledge of local health authority regulations and global PS requirements. If you have strong collaborative communication skills and the ability to engage cross-functional teams, this could be the role for you!

As the Director, PS Physician, you will be accountable for medical app

ropriateness with local regulatory requirements and deliverables for pharmacovigilance activities, in accordance with post-marketing AZ product strategy. You will lead safety medical science to ensure the medical quality of safety measures at the local country level. You will also be responsible for developing and improving the medical knowledge of the local Patient Safety Science team by providing adequate opportunities for medical training. In this role, you will be responsible for promoting the safety of patients who receive AstraZeneca products, optimizing overall benefit/risk with a focus on assigned therapeutic areas in the local market. You will provide guidance and mentorship to Patient Safety Science scientists and junior or new safety physicians. You will ensure effective collaboration with partners in cross-functional teams. You will also be accountable for post-marketing science activities and for providing safety input and support to medical and brand team activities.

You will provide safety leadership and input to and oversight of REMS implementation in collaboration with Global PS, local REMS team, and external vendor (if applicable). You will also contribute safety and scientific inputs to Medical clinical research activities, including Medical and/or sponsored clinical studies and RWE studies. You will lead the safety review of externally sponsored research (ESR), including IISR and ESCR, in local (or Global as needed) review process and support ESR management team or medical team in safety issue management as appropriate. You will ensure the implementation of Global safety strategy and decisions in the local market and be responsible for safety deliverables delegated from Global Patient Safety, including any key safety projects in assigned TA(s).

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Medical degree (e.g. MD, MBBS)

• High level of medical competence

• Strategic Influencing

• Communication skills

• Business English language

• Results Focused

• Ability to gain commitment

• Builds effective partnerships

• Ethics

• People Management

• Budget Control

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Extensive safety experience in the pharmaceutical industry

• Clinical experience post-registration/certification

• Experience in drug development and/or pharmacovigilance obtained while working in the pharmaceutical industry

• Experience working in Medical Affairs roles in the pharmaceutical industry

• Extensive working knowledge of epidemiology

• Cultural Awareness

• Analytical Thinking

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?

As part of our Oncology R&D team, you will be at the forefront of applying science to studies and using innovative approaches to create new possibilities. We are a science-based, leading and decisive Oncology enterprise united in our vision to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. 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. We foster an attitude of courage, where everyone is empowered to step up, innovate and work at pace. Our commitment to patients and pioneering spirit are truly embedded and it's what makes our pipeline unique.

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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.