AstraZeneca
Global Safety Program Lead
$222K–$332K
US - Gaithersburg - MD · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- 5 years of extensive relevant clinical, safety, and risk management experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO industry, academia, or Health Authorities.
- Education
- Medical degree or equivalent degree in biomedicine or science.
About the job
Leads safety strategy, clinical safety delivery, and oversight for assigned drug assets or indications, including managing safety teams and supporting regulatory and cross-functional decisions.
What you'll do
- Set and oversee asset safety strategy, risk management, safety deliverables, and compliance with pharmacovigilance regulations.
- Lead safety physicians and scientists; guide safety input into clinical program design, monitoring, data interpretation, and communication.
- Represent Global Patient Safety in governance forums and regulatory interactions, and address complex safety issues.
What they ask for
- Medical degree or equivalent degree in biomedicine or science.
- Proven track record of clinical safety delivery and strategic influence on clinical studies or programs.
- Thorough global pharmacovigilance knowledge, including pre- and post-launch experience; experience with global regulatory submissions and major regulatory agencies.
- Ability to lead, coach, and mentor safety professionals; collaborate across a matrixed organization and present complex topics to senior leaders.
Pay
USD 221,630 to USD 332,435 base salary
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