Director PV Vendor Oversight, Patient Safety Ops, Tech & Analytics
Location: Luton UK (Hybrid, 3 days on site per week)

About 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. At AstraZeneca, we are pioneering new frontiers by identifying and treating patients earlier, working towards the aim of eliminating cancer as a cause of death.

Come and join our AZ team where you will play a pivotal role in this exciting period of development!

As Director PV Vendor Oversight, Patient Safety Ops, Tech & Analytics you will lead operational activities performed by our PV vendors to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of required outputs. You will drive compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards, ensuring SLAs and indicators are consistently met across all PV areas. Core to the role is rigorous performance monitoring and the initiation of corrective actions when needed, alongside close collaboration with internal teams to integrate vendor services seamlessly. You will also develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to enable effective communication, partnership, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for oversight (Ensure) and management of the PV Vendors are following the strategic roles assigned to the vendor through comprehensive vendor assessment and oversight mechanisms.

• Collaborate with internal and external key stakeholders to deliver the strategy, development and continuous improvement of compliance, technology and services applicable to Vendor services.

• Ensure internal and vendor processes are fit for purpose and maximise the effectiveness of the outsourced delivery, working with relevant stakeholders to improve processes.

• Responsible for ensuring the delivery of Vendor output(s) providing all external services to the group as appropriate.

• Provide strategic direction and support to the outsourcing partner(s) to facilitate compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and maintaining inspection readiness.

• Ensure Representation of PS OTA activities for applicable audits/inspections related to Vendor oversight and compliance deliverables

• Partner with system and process management counterparts to ensure an integrated and broad approach to processes and systems.

• Act as the primary point for any issues identified within the assigned vendor(s) area.

• Actively seek and promote creative and innovative ideas to drive performance and bring new solutions to customers

• Project manage projects to agreed targets and provide operational and/or strategic regulatory or pharmacovigilance input and guidance in cross functional teams.

• In partnership with peers (Other Nominated Area Leads) establish, cultivate and facilitate partnership relationship with the outsource provider. Includes championing relationship with internal AZ stakeholders and forging strong partnership with all.

• Ensures that all internal and external relationships and interfaces are managed effectively.

Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent qualification in relevant scientific field

• A science/pharmacy/nursing degree, with at least 5 years relevant experience (pharmaceutical, regulatory, safety and partnership)

• Knowledge and understanding of global regulatory and pharmacovigilance requirements and an ability to balance this with industry standards to achieve business goals

• Experience from design, development, implementation, maintenance, continuous improvement and ongoing Vendor support for business processes within the area of focus for role.

• Experience from authoring standards documents (Standard Operating procedures)

• Experience from development and provision of training through virtual meetings and other media

• Expertise to understand all aspects of regulatory/pharmacovigilance and partnership issues

• Experience in outsourcing and partnership with external vendors

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders

• Extensive knowledge in project management skills, specifically leading teams

• Thorough knowledge of the drug development process

• Able to influence whilst maintaining independent and objective view,

• Strong negotiation, conflict management and interpersonal skills

• Able to represent AstraZeneca externally where required

In Office Requirement:

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca's Oncology R&D business area, you'll be part of a team playing a critical role in driving meaningful change in the way we predict, prevent and treat patients' conditions. We're actively embracing and investing in technology, harnessing digital, data and analytics to reimagine the future of healthcare and deliver improved outcomes to patients beyond core medical. We're shaping the future, improving and speeding up portfolio development, improving the patient experience and outcomes at clinical trials. Join the team that is co-creating a digital ecosystem with patients at its core.

Competitive salary and benefits package on offer.

The successful candidate will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund, including holiday purchase and flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save Plans, A performance recognition scheme and a competitive, generous remuneration package.

Date Posted

06-Jan-2026

Closing Date

07-Jan-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.