Associate Medical Director, Patient Safety Physician

2-3 years

Not Disclosed

Bangalore

10 Oct. 28, 2025

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Position Title: Associate Medical Director, Patient Safety Physician

Job Requisition ID: R-228475
Location: Bangalore, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Date Posted: 27 October 2025
Application Deadline: 15 November 2025 (18 days left to apply)
Global Career Level: E

About AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the bold ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. With one of the broadest oncology pipelines in the industry, we work at the cutting edge of science to transform patient outcomes. Our inclusive and collaborative environment fosters curiosity, innovation, and smart risk-taking — empowering every team member to make a real difference in patients’ lives.

Role Overview

As an Associate Medical Director, Patient Safety Physician, you will play a pivotal role in the ongoing evaluation and management of product safety profiles — particularly in oncology. Working independently or alongside senior safety physicians, you will evaluate adverse events, manage signal detection, and contribute to regulatory and safety documents.

Your expertise will guide clinical interpretations of safety data and ensure AstraZeneca’s products maintain the highest standards of patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Accountabilities

Lead or contribute to signal detection, evaluation, and risk management activities.
Provide medical input in identifying and utilizing data sources for signal evaluation.
Collaborate with external providers and internal stakeholders to interpret and communicate safety data.
Support the preparation of regulatory reports, labeling updates, and submissions.
Participate in regulatory inspections, audits, and external safety-related meetings.
Contribute to process improvements and cross-functional collaboration across therapeutic areas.
Maintain inspection readiness and ensure compliance with all PV and regulatory standards.
Mentor or train junior safety colleagues as appropriate.

Essential Qualifications

Medical Degree (MD or MBBS) with at least 2 years of clinical experience post-registration.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance / Patient Safety, with demonstrated delivery in safety evaluation activities.
Total 6–11 years of professional experience in clinical, research, or safety-related roles.
High level of medical competence with strong understanding of drug development and regulatory safety standards.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience working across multiple therapeutic areas (TAs) and functions.
Previous experience supervising or mentoring patient safety professionals.
Understanding of epidemiological data and safety signal assessment.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Expertise in pharmacovigilance and patient benefit–risk assessment.
Strong understanding of drug development processes and therapeutic area knowledge.
Ability to apply integrative and strategic thinking in complex safety evaluations.

Core Capabilities

Conceptual and analytical thinking.
Influencing and collaboration across global teams.
Initiative, innovation, and accountability.
Business relationship management and communication excellence.

Leadership Attributes

Strategic decision-making and integrity.
Commitment to patient and customer focus.
Drives accountability and teamwork.
Supports people development and organizational growth.

Work Environment

AstraZeneca values in-person collaboration as a catalyst for innovation. Team members work an average of three days per week from the office, with flexibility to balance personal and professional commitments.

Why Join AstraZeneca

Join a global team that’s redefining cancer treatment through science-driven innovation. Collaborate with diverse, courageous minds who challenge norms and turn cutting-edge research into life-changing medicines. Together, we can make a lasting impact on patients and the future of oncology care.

Diversity & Inclusion

AstraZeneca is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects all backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, race, disability, age, or other protected characteristics, and we comply with all applicable employment and non-discrimination laws.

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