Senior Patient Safety Specialist
Astrazeneca•13h ago
United KingdomHybridFull-timeSenior Level3+ yrs exp
- Are you looking for an opportunity to use your patient safety expertise to safeguard patient wellbeing and support science-led innovation? We have a pivotal contract role as a Senior Patient Safety Specialist, where you’ll be part of a highly collaborative team dedicated to working across our business areas to ensure our life-changing medicines meet the highest safety standards across their lifecycle. This is a 12-month full-time contract position based in our Sydney office. You will work in the Macquarie Park office three days per week with hybrid working arrangements. About AstraZeneca AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in four therapy areas – Oncology
- Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM)
- Respiratory & Immunology (R&I)
- and Rare Disease. At AstraZeneca Australia, we have been working to deliver the best value to patients for more than 60 years, and we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. At AstraZeneca Global Patient Safety, our unwavering dedication to patient wellbeing and regulatory excellence drives everything we do. Our Australian team plays a crucial role in overseeing the safety profiles of our diverse portfolio through robust pharmacovigilance practices. By harnessing data and cross-functional collaboration, we proactively identify potential risks and ensure compliance with local and global regulations. Here, your work will directly contribute to maintaining trust in our medicines and protecting the patients who rely on them. What you’ll do As a Senior Patient Safety Specialist, you will play a meaningful role in protecting patients. You will support high-quality pharmacovigilance and safety science within AstraZeneca's global patient safety division. Key tasks include: Work with internal teams to offer expert patient safety advice and build Organised Data Collection Programs (ODCPs). These include patient access initiatives and market research. Guide the identification, flow, and management of safety data to maintain Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP). Oversee and manage external program vendors and our internal case processing team, driving high compliance standards for Adverse Event (AE) reporting and uplifting performance where necessary. Monitor compliance and where necessary collaborate with internal and external partners to manage deviations. Support local audit and inspection readiness processes as required. Essential for the role Minimum of three years in a pharmacovigilance or patient safety role within a pharmaceutical company, with a strong foundation in Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP). Demonstrated experience managing safety requirements for Organised Data Collection Programs (ODCPs), patient programs, or market research activities. Proven ability to navigate a cross-functional matrix and proactively engage with internal and external parties to meet regulatory needs. Experience overseeing and managing external vendors or internal teams to ensure strict adherence to safety reporting standards and health authority regulations. Demonstrated hands-on experience navigating and extracting data from a safety database. Openness to or experience with using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance day-to-day pharmacovigilance processes. Desirable for the role Experience drafting and negotiating Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVAs) with other pharmaceutical companies or reviewing safety clauses in vendor contracts. Previous involvement in patient safety audits or local inspections. Previous touchpoints or experience working collaboratively alongside clinical trial teams. Why 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, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. So, what’s next!
- Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
- Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours. Guidance on AI use: We support you using AI tools responsibly in the recruitment process to help you be at your best and showcase your knowledge, skills and abilities. Review our guide to help you do this: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/aiguidance Where can I find out more? Visit our Global Website - https://www.astrazeneca.com/ Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/ Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instragram.com/astrazeneca/ AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as a Silver Tier Employer within the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI). Visit our ANZ Careers Page - www.astrazeneca.com.au/careers.html to learn more about our commitment to fostering a flexible, diverse
- inclusive environment. We recognise that any recruitment process may present challenges, if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know via this Form . Date Posted 30-June-2026 Closing Date 30-July-2026 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
- 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.
Required skills
pharmacovigilanceGood Pharmacovigilance Practicedata analysisArtificial Intelligence