Job title: Manager, Senior Safety Scientist
Company: AstraZeneca
Job description: JOB TITLE : MANAGER, SENIOR SAFETY SCIENTIST
CAREER LEVEL: D
Take the lead to make a bigger impact
Here we need leadership at every level – Physicians who not only have expertise, but also the ability to build a business case, engage multiple partners, and communicate effectively with different audiences. With that kind of remit comes great responsibility and the opportunity to make a big impact.
Be the beating heart of AstraZeneca. A science-driven organisation where
‘following the science’ is backed by investment and bold decision-making.
There’s no better place to see what science can do.
About astrazeneca
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development
About the team
We’re a team of leading specialists, driven to pursue scientific knowledge. And there’s no better place to learn – from the science, from each other and from our failures.
It’s a dual role as we work on both understanding our patients better and contributing to scientific research. We are always learning from people who live with the diseases our medicines treat. So we can make sure that great science born in the lab can make a real difference to their lives.
About the role
Perform all Surveillance activities including periodic report production, leading monthly signal-detection activities and SIRC activities for established products.
Authors/provides strategic input or oversight for periodic regulatory documents (PBRERs, PSURs, DSURs) according to the agreed process and timelines.
Able to produce of high-quality and timely responses to safety queries
Identifies and uses appropriate sources of information and database searches to retrieve relevant data for evaluation of signals for all products in area of responsibility.
Support a performance-driven culture
Raises appropriate concerns/issues to senior staff in a timely manner.
Safety Strategy and Management Team (SSaMT) leader for slightly more complex products
Should be able to perform end to end Pharmacovigilance activity independently on the assigned products and should mentor others within their role.
Ensure compliance with global and local procedural documents and local implementation of Patient Safety objectives, policies, processes and procedures
Compliance with relevant procedural documents provide strategic & scientific input into regulatory authority submissions, queries, and discussions
Support response to queries/impositions by regulators, with high level of attention to implications in other countries
Ensure good communication and guidance to AZ products
Liaise effectively and maintain excellent relationship with external contacts
Minimum Requirements –Education and Experience
Qualified to degree level in biosciences or an equivalent healthcare or pharmaceutical industry background, with proven competency in patient safety/clinical development
Comprehensive understanding of applicable Patient Safety regulatory obligations in EU
Awareness of Patient Safety policies, processes and procedures
Awareness of medico-legal aspects of patient safety
6 to 9 years Patient Safety experience (with clear evidence of delivery)
Total of 10 to 12 years of experience
Skills and Capabilities
The role holder will have:
Ability to work effectively as a member of a cross-functional or distributed team
Ability to work with autonomy
Ability to acquire and assimilate knowledge in different fields, disease and therapeutic areas
Good communication skills with ability to work across cultures
High ethical standards, including a commitment to AstraZeneca values and behaviors
Ability to appreciate diversity and work as equals with global and cross-functional teams
Communication:
The role holder will have:
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Cultural sensitivity
Ability to network with other functions globally
Internal and External Contacts/Customers
Patient Safety personnel at all levels
Regulatory Affairs and other AstraZeneca personnel
Leadership Skills
Passion for Customers – Addresses customer needs by completing assigned tasks and providing feedback in a timely manner.
Thinks Strategically – Appropriately identifies critical issues by using basic knowledge of safety/PV to identify and take action on key issues or will increase as needed.
Acts Decisively – Shows competence to make appropriate and effective decisions within the scope of assigned tasks and projects.
Drives Performance – Holds self-accountable by setting quality standards and seeks feedback as needed.
Works Collaboratively – Seeks input from others to help explore an idea or to build a solution.
Develops People and Organisation – Takes responsibility for own development needs by seeking and acting on feedback
WHY JOIN US ?
This is a place of opportunity with the support you need to thrive and grow. You can move around, try different areas and develop new skills.
Most importantly, we get to work on lifechanging medicines for people who face serious conditions. Our innovative discoveries will ultimately have the potential to reach billions of patients’ in need across the globe. That’s why we love it – this is the place to make a greater impact
SO, WHAT’S NEXT?
Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.
WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Date Posted 16-Jun-2022
Closing Date
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.
Expected salary:
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Job date: Fri, 17 Jun 2022 22:28:52 GMT
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