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 The Hematology-Oncology safety expert leads the AZ Hematology-Oncology Safety Knowledge Group, a multidisciplinary team responsible for evaluation of safety signals and development of proactive and reactive minimization measures related to drug-induced Hematology-Oncology toxicity. In addition, the role holder works as a Senior Physician within Patient Safety (PS).

The Hematology-Oncology safety expert builds a cross-functional multi-skilled team of experts across multi-disciplinary project teams with an aim to interpret potential safety signals, and develop and implement best practices to mitigate risk to patients.

• Specialty training and board certification in Hematology and/or Oncology
• MD background with strong expertise in Hemaotology and/or Oncology, ideally drug-induced Hematology-Oncology injury.
• > 5 years of drug development/safety experience the majority of which should be in industry with clear focus on Hematology-Oncology drug development
• Recognized by peers for therapeutic area expertise and commercial/safety understanding
• Ability to balance business and clinical research objectives
• Experience working with regulatory agencies, preparing regulatory documents and overseeing submissions.
• A thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, especially clinical research and global regulatory requirements and practices governing expedited and periodic safety reporting, signal generation, safety evaluation and risk management activities
• Proven high quality scientific record
• Demonstrated capability to lead implementation of new technology and/or working routines within a complex organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in leading of cross-functional teams
• Broad knowledge of drug development