AstraZeneca Hiring for Manager patient safety scientist at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

JOB TITLE: MANAGER PATIENT 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 stakeholders, 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 established products

Should be able to perform end to end Pharmacovigilance activity independently on established products.

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(Pharmacovigilance)/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

4 to 7 years Patient Safety experience (with clear evidence of delivery)

Total of 7 to 10 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 SKILL

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 escalate 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.

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