Qualifications and Skills
Essential: Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare-related field (or equivalent patient safety experience); advanced degree preferred; extensive experience in patient safety within pharmaceutical, hospital, clinical research, or healthcare settings (including roles as a Specialist within AstraZeneca Patient Safety); thorough knowledge of patient safety processes, local regulations, and international standards (e.g., FDA and ICH regulations for patient safety and adverse event reporting); broad competence with medical, therapeutic, and technical terminology; demonstrated leadership with the ability to motivate, empower, and guide teams to achieve objectives, including cross-functional team leadership; proven ability to manage priorities, resources, performance targets, and project initiatives in global and regional environments; excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with negotiation, collaboration, and interpersonal leadership abilities; proactive in identifying patient safety issues, implementing solutions, and fostering partnerships with internal and external stakeholders; experience in budgetary and resource management planning; willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Desirable: Advanced degree in scientific discipline; expert-level recognition across industry; extensive insights into emerging technical regulations; plans, coordinates, and achieves team goals effectively; operational expertise in risk planning and contingencies; exemplifies AstraZeneca leadership values and behaviors; broad understanding of disease complexities with awareness of cutting-edge research and thought leadership; leverages technology and systems to optimize tasks within e-enabled frameworks; exhibits strategic influence and maintains organizational positivity; skilled in conceptual, analytical, and strategic problem-solving; adept in conflict resolution with team-oriented approaches; comprehensive knowledge of AstraZeneca protocols and global guidelines; proven project management, time management, and organizational skills; delivers training and mentoring for adverse event reporting and professional development; proactively seeks continuous learning opportunities in pharmaceutical sciences.