Medical Director, Global Patient Safety
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join AstraZeneca as a Medical Director, Global Patient Safety in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join AstraZeneca as a Medical Director, Global Patient Safety.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director is responsible for executing safety and risk management activities for clinical development projects and marketed products. They lead safety surveillance, signal detection, and the development of regulatory safety documentation to ensure patient safety.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent degree, or a life sciences/pharmacy/nursing degree with relevant drug development experience. Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of US and EU safety regulations are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
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