Medical Director Job at AstraZeneca, India
Looking for a leadership role where you can directly influence patient safety and the development of breakthrough medicines? AstraZeneca is seeking a Medical Director, Patient Safety Physician to lead clinical safety strategies across product development and post-marketing activities. This Medical Director Job in India offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of drug development, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and patient safety. The selected candidate will collaborate with global experts to assess risks, support regulatory submissions, and ensure the safe use of innovative therapies. Professionals with experience in patient safety and drug development can play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare through this position. If you are passionate about protecting patients while advancing medical innovation, this opportunity could be the perfect fit.
About the Company:
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing prescription medicines. The company operates across multiple therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiovascular, respiratory, immunology, and rare diseases. With a strong commitment to scientific innovation and patient-centric healthcare, AstraZeneca continues to develop transformative therapies that improve health outcomes worldwide. The organization promotes a collaborative and inclusive work culture, empowering employees to contribute to life-changing medical advancements.
Job Details:
- Position: Medical Director, Patient Safety Physician
- Job ID: R-254610
- Grade: GCL F
- Department: Patient Safety
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Date Posted: 16 June 2026
- Application Closing Date: 09 July 2026
- Work Model: Hybrid (Minimum three days per week in office)
- Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biopharmaceutical
- Functional Area: Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead clinical safety strategies for assigned products during development and post-approval phases in this Medical Director Job in India.
- Identify safety risks and recommend strategies to mitigate and minimize them.
- Develop safety submission plans and support regulatory safety responses.
- Contribute to benefit-risk assessments and safety governance activities.
- Review and approve patient risk management plans and pharmacovigilance activities.
- Represent Patient Safety on cross-functional projects and clinical teams.
- Establish and lead Safety Management Teams when required.
- Review investigator brochures, study protocols, informed consent documents, and study reports at AstraZeneca Careers.
- Oversee signal detection, safety surveillance, and evaluation of adverse event data.
- Prepare labeling updates and safety-related regulatory documentation.
- Support global regulatory submissions, including NDA, BLA, MAA, DSUR, PSUR, PBRER, and PADER reports.
- Contribute to pharmacovigilance system maintenance and inspection readiness.
- Participate in licensing discussions, due diligence activities, and regulatory meetings.
- Lead process improvement initiatives within Patient Safety.
- Mentor and train junior team members on safety evaluation and risk management practices.
Educational Requirements for the Medical Director Job:
- Medical Degree (MD, MBBS, or equivalent qualification).
- Minimum two years of clinical experience after medical registration.
- At least two years of experience in Drug Development and Patient Safety.
- Significant industry experience in Pharmacovigilance and Patient Safety is preferred.
- An MSc, PhD, or equivalent scientific qualification is desirable.
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of pharmacovigilance and drug safety regulations.
- Expertise in patient benefit-risk assessment.
- Understanding of clinical development and regulatory submission processes.
- Experience in signal detection and safety data evaluation.
- Knowledge of epidemiology and safety science.
- Ability to interpret complex clinical and safety data.
- Strategic leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork abilities.
- Experience in mentoring and developing team members.
- Business relationship management and influencing skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
- Ability to work across therapeutic areas and global teams.
Benefits of the Medical Director Job:
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized biopharmaceutical company.
- Involvement in the development of innovative and life-changing therapies.
- Exposure to global drug development and pharmacovigilance activities.
- Collaborative work environment with leading scientific experts.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and safety analytics tools.
- Hybrid working model with workplace flexibility.
- International exposure through global project teams and regulatory interactions.
- Opportunity to influence patient safety strategies on a global scale.
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture that supports career advancement.
