Global Safety Program Lead
AstraZeneca · Gothenburg, Sweden
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Role summary
AstraZeneca seeks a Global Safety Program Lead in Gothenburg to oversee safety strategy and clinical oversight for assigned pharmaceutical assets. The role involves leading safety physicians and scientists, managing regulatory submissions, and ensuring compliance with global safety standards while deputizing for the Global Safety Head as needed.
What they're looking for
- Medical degree or equivalent biomedicine/science qualification
- 5+ years clinical safety and risk management experience in pharma, biotech, CRO, academia, or regulatory agencies
- Demonstrated success leading safety teams and influencing cross-functional clinical programs
- Thorough knowledge of pharmacovigilance, safety processes, and global regulatory submissions
- Experience with major regulatory agencies and pre/post-launch safety deliverables
- Proven ability to mentor safety physicians and scientists
- Strong presentation and communication skills for senior governance forums
What you'll be doing
- Oversee scientific and clinical safety content for assigned assets and indications
- Lead safety team in developing and implementing safety strategy, TPP, and risk management plans
- Represent company in regulatory submissions, health authority interactions, and ethics committees
- Manage team of safety physicians and scientists; deputize for Global Safety Head
- Conduct clinical safety data analysis and communicate findings to product teams and external partners
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