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Astra Zeneca
Barcelona, Barcelona · Hybrid

Global Patient Safety Physician

Patient SafetyFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Hybrid Global Patient Safety Physician role in Barcelona, Spain. Focus on drug safety strategy for vaccines and immune therapies. Requires MD and 2+ years clinical experience.

Join AstraZeneca as a Global Patient Safety Physician – Hybrid in Barcelona, Barcelona.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

This position offers hybrid flexibility. Work with AstraZeneca in Barcelona, Barcelona.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will be responsible for the Clinical Safety strategy for assigned drug projects and products throughout development and market stages, including defining risks, proposing mitigation measures, and setting safety go-no-go criteria. This role involves representing Patient Safety on cross-functional teams and providing medical input for safety specifications, risk minimization activities, and regulatory documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Medical degree (MD, MBBS) and have at least two years of clinical experience post-registration, alongside a minimum of two years of Drug Development/Patient Safety experience, primarily within the industry. A high level of medical competence is essential for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical Safety StrategyRisk MitigationPharmacovigilance PlanRegulatory QueriesBenefit/Risk AssessmentClinical Development PlanningInvestigator BrochuresProtocolsInformed ConsentsSignal ManagementData EvaluationLabeling UpdatesRegulatory SubmissionsMedical ReviewSafety Specification

Patient Safety — Physician Career Context

Astra Zeneca holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 31 active listings.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

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