AstraZeneca
Associate Director, Safety Scientist
US - Boston - MA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$126k-$190kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- You will operate according to the highest ethical, quality and compliance standards as provided by global and local regulations, GxP practice and AZ procedures.
- You will report to the Director, Safety Scientist, GPS and be based in Boston, MA.
- Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.
Responsibilities
- 03-Nov-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.
Requirements
- Maintaining a strong, up-to-date working knowledge of evolving global regulations
- At least 5+ year experience in pharmaceutical industry in drug safety/pharmacovigilance
- Subject matter expertise in global pharmacovigilance regulations Experience preparing aggregate safety reports and conducting signal surveillance
- Ability to apply decision-making principles to contribute to key scientific/clinical discussions
- Sound, independent judgement based on knowledge and expertise
- Ability to interact effectively with colleagues of multiple disciplines and cultures both within and outside the company on a global basis
- As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without accommodation, to: use a computer
Nice to have
- Expertise with clinical and safety databases
- Experience in MedDRA coding and search strategies
- Strong personal time-management and project-management skills
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Spotfire)
- Advanced project leadership with strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Experience with various roles in drug safety (e.g., case processing, operations)
- Mastery of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics.
Compensation
- The annual base pay ranges from $126K to $190K.
Benefits
- offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Equal opportunity
- If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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