Literature Review Advisor - Global Business Services

Job Title: Literature Review Advisor - Global Business Services

Career Level - C

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to make a difference in the pharmaceutical industry? As a Literature Review Advisor, you'll be part of our local Patient Safety (PS) team, providing technical and operational support to ensure the effective delivery of literature review activities. Your role will be pivotal in achieving compliance with company and regulatory requirements, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet local and global PS standards. You'll manage comprehensive literature reviews, ensuring the quality, accuracy, and relevance of published material. With strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of pharmaceutical research methodologies, you'll support drug development, regulatory submissions, and clinical practice.

Accountabilities:
- Literature Review Procedures
  - Ensure the quality and comprehensiveness of literature searches, including the use of AstraZeneca databases.
  - Conduct reconciliations ensuring the accuracy of pharmacovigilance data that is transferred and received.
  - Oversee the identification, collection, and analysis of relevant scientific publications, clinical studies, and regulatory reports.
  - Stay updated with industry developments, particularly automation and technology changes, to ensure AstraZeneca leads the way in conducting literature searches.
- Collaboration & Cross Functional Support
  - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide literature-based insights that inform drug development and regulatory strategies.
  - Work closely with subject matter experts to develop clear, concise, and scientifically sound literature materials, summaries, and reports.
  - Collaborate with external stakeholders and/or academic institutions on literature review-related tasks.
- Regulatory & Compliance Adherence
  - Actively contribute to maintaining Good Pharmacovigilance Practice through safety-related processes and brand activities.
  - Support external service providers to meet company and local regulatory PV requirements.
  - Complete all required patient safety trainings in adherence to internal processes and external regulations.
- Maintain current and in-depth knowledge of:
  - Global and local procedural and guidance documents.
  - Marketed status of products in the local country and reference documents.
  - Conditions, obligations, and other commitments relating to product safety or the safe use of AstraZeneca products.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Pharmacovigilance knowledge excellence
- Good Pharmacovigilance Practice
- Knowledge of health authority’s regulations
- Cross functional collaborative approach
- Effective and lateral thinking
- Problem solving
- Vendor management
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Influencing, and Conflict Resolution skills
- Medical knowledge in company Therapeutic Areas
- Project management
- Successful participation in above-market projects
- Audit & Inspection experience

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.

At AstraZeneca, our work has a direct impact on patients' lives. We empower our teams to perform at their peak by combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms. Our commitment to innovation drives us to explore new technologies like AI and machine learning, transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. With a focus on collaboration and a spirit of experimentation, we create new ways of working that disrupt the industry. Join us at this crucial stage of our journey as we become a digital and data-led enterprise.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a team that's changing lives through innovation!

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.