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Medical Director- Patient Safety Physician

Astrazeneca
AstraZeneca
10+ years
Not Disclosed
India
10 March 8, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Medical Director – Patient Safety Physician

Company: AstraZeneca
Location: India
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: R-243649
Posted Date: March 02, 2026
Experience Required: Typically 10+ years of experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, clinical safety, or related roles in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

Job Overview
AstraZeneca is seeking an experienced Medical Director – Patient Safety Physician to provide medical leadership in pharmacovigilance and patient safety activities across the product lifecycle. This role focuses on evaluating safety data, supporting regulatory compliance, and ensuring that the benefit–risk profile of medicines is continuously assessed to protect patient health.

The Medical Director will collaborate with global safety, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs teams to detect, evaluate, and communicate safety signals. This position plays a key role in strengthening AstraZeneca’s commitment to responsible drug development and patient-focused innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide medical oversight for pharmacovigilance and patient safety activities across assigned products or therapeutic areas.

  • Review and interpret safety data, adverse event reports, and clinical safety information to support benefit–risk evaluation.

  • Lead signal detection and safety assessment processes to identify potential safety concerns.

  • Contribute to the preparation and review of risk management plans and regulatory safety documents.

  • Support the development and review of aggregate safety reports such as PSURs, DSURs, and other regulatory submissions.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including clinical development, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs to ensure consistent safety strategies.

  • Participate in global safety review meetings and provide clinical expertise in safety evaluations.

  • Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations, guidelines, and company policies.

  • Provide strategic leadership and guidance to safety teams when required.

Qualifications

  • MD or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.

  • Strong expertise in pharmacovigilance, clinical safety, and drug safety evaluation.

  • In-depth understanding of global regulatory requirements related to drug safety.

  • Demonstrated experience in benefit–risk assessment and signal management.

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.

Why Join AstraZeneca India
AstraZeneca has been contributing to healthcare innovation in India for more than four decades. The company is dedicated to developing life-changing medicines and improving access to affordable, sustainable healthcare solutions.

By joining AstraZeneca, professionals become part of a global biopharmaceutical organization that invests in cutting-edge science, advanced technologies, and the professional growth of its employees. The organization fosters a collaborative culture where talented individuals work together to address some of the world’s most complex diseases and improve patient outcomes worldwide.