Pharmacovigilance (PV) Scientist, Patient Safety Biopharma

Are you looking for a position where you truly can make an impact and have the opportunity to collaborate across global boundaries? Are you looking for professional growth in areas of drug development, science, and leadership? Then this might be the right position for you!

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. AstraZeneca has an inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration where we are always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

Patient Safety Biopharma at AstraZeneca is now looking for a Pharmacovigilance (PV) Scientist to join our teams in Gothenburg, Sweden. The core purpose of AstraZeneca Patient Safety is to add value to AstraZeneca products, provide clear science based guidance for investigators and prescribers to safeguard patients as well as the success of our business. Patient Safety covers the entire clinical life cycle of a drug from first time into man to withdrawal of a product from the market

What you'll do
As a Pharmacovigilance Scientist, you work with Patient Safety Physicians and other PV Scientist(s) with review, analysis and interpretation of safety data obtained from patients who have been administered the assigned medicinal products in clinical development programs and/or from marketed use. You provide authoring and PV input to safety documents and regulatory reports and lead internal and external meetings to present safety data and analyses. You evaluate the clinical implications of safety data from pre-clinical studies, clinical studies, literature and other information sources to establish the safety profile of drugs and manage the risk to patients.

Essential for the role
We think you are looking for a position where you truly can make an impact and have the opportunity to collaborate across global boundaries. You have a life sciences/pharmacy/nursing degree with proven analytical skills and understanding of scientific methodology. You have good attention to details. You have a flexible, team orientated attitude with solid leadership skills and you are fluent in written and spoken English. It is meriting if you have previous working experience from drug development and/or pharmacovigilance activities in a Pharmaceutical company, Academic research or Health Authority environment and if you have knowledge of PV regulations.

This is an exciting opportunity for professional growth in areas of drug development, science, and leadership. If you're inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do - join us.

Why AstraZeneca?
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. Here you will be trusted and empowered to be the best you can be. Here we thrive in our inclusive, diverse and bold environment. We draw on our diverse knowledge to take smart risks and uncover new and creative ways to deliver better for our patients and our business.

What's next?
Are you already imaging yourself joining our team? Good because we can't wait to hear from you! We will go through the applications continuously so please apply as soon as possible but no later than June 22th, 2021. We look forward to receiving your application!

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