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Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home)Introduction to the roleThis role will be part of the team leading transformational business change in the waywe deliver local Patient Safety activities. The role will focus on innovation across allsafety 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 thenew strategic vendor for local adverse event handling.

Typical AccountabilitiesResponsible for driving process innovation across areas of local Patient Safety as definedby the Safety Process and Vendor Excellence Senior Director.

Point of contact for Global Patient Safety and cross-functional colleagues in relation tolocal safety processes.

Promotes and implements continuous improvement activities across all areas of PatientSafety to optimize productivity and quality.

Works closely with Global Process Owners to ensure local and global alignment acrossallocated areas of patient safetyDrives the oversight of the centralised model for local handling of adverse events acrossall markets and across the AstraZeneca portfolio. This role will be a subject matterexpert and a key interface between the Business and operational vendors to deliveroperational excellence.

This role will be accountable for the preparation and delivery of process training acrossallocated 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/meetexternal regulations. Maintains a deep focus on using technology and artificialintelligence 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.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceEssential Science degree or equivalent healthcare professional qualificationExperience 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 levelPerson with a CAN-DO attitude who brings in genuinely innovative ideas to the table and willing to effectively collaborate with local and integral market stakeholders to deliver business transformationVerbal and written English skills are mandatoryDesirableExtensive knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory expectationsExperience of pharmacovigilance vendor managementExperience of leading or participating in large change initiativesExperience of driving process efficiency through process re-design and/or technology.

Date Posted29-sept-2026Closing Date12-oct-2026AstraZeneca 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. xghoner 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.

SummaryLocation: Spain - BarcelonaType: Full time

📌 Safety Process and Vendor Excellence Director (Barcelona)
🏢 AstraZeneca
📍 Barcelona