Safety Process and Vendor Excellence Director

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 3 days ago

AstraZeneca

40 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    AstraZeneca doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 3+ years of experience

    Director-level role.

  • University degree

    “Science degree or equivalent healthcare professional qualification” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Science degree or equivalent healthcare professional qualification
  • Experience working in Patient Safety in an above-country role and/or with vendors
  • Maintains an up to date knowledge of international patient safety regulations.
  • Substantial Patient Safety experience at a market level
  • Person with a CAN-DO attitude who brings in genuinely innovative ideas to the table and willing to effectively collaborate with local and global market stakeholders to deliver business transformation
  • Verbal and written English skills are mandatory

Nice to have

  • Extensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory expectations
  • Experience of pharmacovigilance vendor management
  • Experience of leading or participating in large change initiatives
  • Experience of driving process efficiency through process re-design and/or technology.

The role

This role will be part of the team leading transformational business change in the way

we deliver local Patient Safety activities. The role will focus on innovation across all

safety processes as we harmonise local safety activities across AstraZeneca and Alexion.

The role will play a significant part in the onboarding, performance and oversight of the

new strategic vendor for local adverse event handling.

What you'll do

  • Responsible for driving process innovation across areas of local Patient Safety as defined

by the Safety Process and Vendor Excellence Senior Director.

  • Point of contact for Global Patient Safety and cross-functional colleagues in relation to

local safety processes.

  • Promotes and implements continuous improvement activities across all areas of Patient

Safety to optimize productivity and quality.

  • Works closely with Global Process Owners to ensure local and global alignment across

allocated areas of patient safety

  • Drives the oversight of the centralised model for local handling of adverse events across

all markets and across the AstraZeneca portfolio. This role will be a subject matter

expert and a key interface between the Business and operational vendors to deliver

operational excellence.

  • This role will be accountable for the preparation and delivery of process training across

allocated areas of local Patient Safety.

  • This role demonstrates understanding of, and maintains awareness of new Patient.
  • Safety trends and developments and uses these to improve local safety processes/meet

external regulations. Maintains a deep focus on using technology and artificial

intelligence to drive automation, and productivity increases.

  • Supports audits and inspections concerning local safety activities/processes (both back-

room support and inspector/auditor interviews).

  • Completes assigned training and maintains personal training records, dedicates time to self-development and works with manager to develop a dedicated personal development plan.

How you'll work

Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home)

Hiring process

2 steps1 interviewa task to do
  1. Application

  2. Recruiter contact · With a recruiter

  3. Assessment

    Not every role

    Some roles, especially graduate roles, add a game-based assessment, a video or telephone interview, or an assessment day.

  4. Interview

    A two-way conversation about your skills and suitability for the role, and a chance for you to find out if AstraZeneca is right for you.

  5. Pre-employment screening

  6. Offer

  • Candidates who reach interview stage or beyond usually get feedback within 14 days of the role's closing date.
  • Interview travel expenses are reimbursed for journeys over 100km.
  • Alcohol and drug testing is carried out for new hires where required by local country legislation.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes prescription medicines in therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolism, and respiratory and immunology. With a workforce of over 80,000 employees worldwide, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, and operates across more than 100 countries, focusing on innovative medicines and advanced technologies like AI and data science to transform patient care.

In Spain, AstraZeneca has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, contributing to clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercial operations. The company is known for its collaborative and inclusive culture, offering international professionals opportunities to work on global projects, particularly in areas like cell therapy, AI-driven health solutions (Evinova), and patient safety. With a strong commitment to diversity and innovation, AstraZeneca Spain is an attractive destination for talent seeking to make a global impact while living in Spain.

Industry
Pharma
Founded
1999
Employees
10,000+
Headquarters
Cambridge, UK
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • AstraZeneca offers a global, multicultural work environment with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the world.
  • The company has a strong commitment to employee development and offers various career growth programs.
  • Spain offices are located in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona, offering a high quality of life and vibrant culture.
  • AstraZeneca is a leader in innovative therapies, providing employees with the chance to work on cutting-edge medical advancements.
  • The company supports flexible working arrangements and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

In their own words

Additional information

30-sept-2026

13-oct-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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