Global Safety Program Lead/Sr Medical Director
Listed compensation
$281k-$421k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join AstraZeneca as a Global Safety Program Lead/Sr Medical Director in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $280,895 - $421,342
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Paid leaves
- Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
- Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
- Equity-based long-term incentive program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with AstraZeneca in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Global Safety Program Lead is accountable for the safety strategy, delivery, and oversight of assigned assets, ensuring compliance with global regulations and GxP standards. They lead safety physicians and scientists, manage safety content for products, and represent the company at regulatory and governance forums.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a medical degree or equivalent in biomedicine or science and possess at least 5 years of extensive clinical, safety, and risk management experience. Proven expertise in global regulatory submissions and the ability to influence cross-functional leaders in a matrixed environment are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
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Astra Zeneca holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 33 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$351k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $332k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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