AstraZeneca Hiring for Scientist / Clinical Trial Safety in Bangalore. Ensure patient safety in global clinical trials. Apply by 12-Dec-2025.
Job Requisition ID: R-240643
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Career Level: Global Level C
Application Closing Date: 12 December 2025 (11 days left to apply as of 01-Dec-2025)
Work Type: Full-time, minimum 3 days per week in office (hybrid flexibility offered)
Key Highlights
- Global pharmaceutical leader AstraZeneca
- Be part of Trial Safety Review Center (TRISARC) – the heart of patient safety in clinical trials
- Review large volumes of safety data, ensure medical accuracy and completeness
- Work with cutting-edge data review tools and global cross-functional teams
- Excellent career growth in pharmacovigilance and clinical research
- Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and strong focus on diversity & belonging
- Based in vibrant Bangalore with modern office facilities
Why This Role Matters at AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca, patient safety is non-negotiable. The Trial Safety Review Center (TRISARC) plays a pivotal role in every clinical trial conducted under AstraZeneca’s Research & Development division. The center reviews massive amounts of incoming clinical and safety data to guarantee that every piece of patient information is complete, medically accurate, and correctly coded. This work directly enables study physicians and clinical scientists to make informed, timely decisions that ultimately protect patients and drive successful trial outcomes. AstraZeneca Hiring for Scientist / Clinical Trial Safety
As a Scientist, Clinical Trial Safety, you will be at the forefront of this mission. You will support Senior Scientists, Senior Analysts, and the Associate Director by performing detailed patient-level safety data review, raising precise queries, facilitating key meetings, and maintaining impeccable documentation standards. AstraZeneca Hiring for Scientist / Clinical Trial Safety
Core Responsibilities
Study Start-Up & Operational Support
- Generate and manage critical study documents following global SOPs and best practices
- Configure and set up data review tools for new trials
- Collaborate with medical and data management teams to define review scope
Ongoing Patient-Level Data Review
- Conduct thorough review of clinical and safety data (including SAEs, AESIs, laboratory results, medical history, concomitant medications, etc.)
- Ensure medical accuracy, completeness, and coding consistency (MedDRA, WHO-DD)
- Generate high-quality queries to sites/investigators for clarification or missing information
- Contribute to timely case closure and narrative writing when required
Meeting Facilitation & Reporting
- Schedule and lead Study Safety & Performance Review (SSPR) meetings and other cross-functional discussions
- Create insightful data visualizations and slide decks using internal tools
- Prepare regular status reports and dashboards for leadership
AstraZeneca Hiring for Scientist / Clinical Trial Safety
Documentation & Quality Assurance
- Perform quality checks on all TRISARC deliverables
- File documents in electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) per regulatory standards
- Maintain up-to-date study trackers, SharePoint sites, distribution lists, and mailboxes
Continuous Improvement & Special Projects
- Actively participate in non-drug projects, process optimization, and procedure development
- Provide innovative ideas to enhance efficiency of safety data review workflows
- Take ownership of ad-hoc tasks assigned by Patient Safety or TRISARC leadership
AstraZeneca Hiring for Scientist / Clinical Trial Safety
Essential Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Life Sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Veterinary, Biotechnology, or related fields) OR equivalent professional experience
- Solid understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and global regulatory requirements
- In-depth knowledge of Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting timelines and processes
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Proven ability to summarize complex medical data concisely
- Strong time-management skills with experience handling multiple high-priority trials simultaneously
- Excellent written and spoken English proficiency
- Proficiency in MS Office suite; experience with clinical databases (e.g., Rave, Inform, Argus) is a plus
- Demonstrated alignment with AstraZeneca Values: We follow the science, put patients first, do the right thing, play to win, and act with entrepreneurial spirit
AstraZeneca Hiring for Scientist / Clinical Trial Safety
Desirable Experience (Strong Advantage)
- Prior pharmacovigilance or clinical research experience
- Hands-on experience reviewing SAEs and other safety events
- Familiarity with clinical study methodology and drug development lifecycle
- Understanding of end-to-end clinical data flow (from CRF to database lock)
- Basic programming skills (SQL, Python, R, VBA) or experience with data visualization tools (Spotfire, Tableau)
Who You Will Work With
Internally
- TRISARC Leadership Team, Senior Scientists, and peer Analysts
- Global Study Physicians, Clinical Project Scientists, and their line managers
- Centralized Monitoring, Data Management, Study Delivery, and Site Management teams
Externally
- Clinical research organizations (CROs), vendors, and occasional interns
Life at AstraZeneca Bangalore
Bangalore is one of AstraZeneca’s largest global capability centers and a hub for clinical development, data sciences, and patient safety. You will enjoy: AstraZeneca Hiring for Scientist / Clinical Trial Safety
- State-of-the-art office in the heart of India’s tech capital
- Minimum three days in-office collaboration policy with genuine flexibility
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, learning & development programs, and generous leave policies
- A truly inclusive culture that celebrates diversity of thought, background, and experience
How to Apply
Applications are accepted only through the official AstraZeneca careers portal. AstraZeneca Hiring for Scientist / Clinical Trial Safety
Step-by-step application process:
- Visit the official job link: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/job/bangalore/scientist-clinical-trial-safety/7684/240643 (or search requisition ID R-240643 on careers.astrazeneca.com)
- Click “Apply Now”
- Create/log in to your AstraZeneca candidate profile
- Upload your latest CV (preferably in Word or PDF format)
- Complete the application questionnaire
- Submit before 23:59 IST on 12 December 2025
Early applications are strongly encouraged as the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. AstraZeneca Hiring for Scientist / Clinical Trial Safety
Join AstraZeneca’s Trial Safety Review Center and become a guardian of patient safety in groundbreaking clinical trials that change lives worldwide. AstraZeneca Hiring for Scientist / Clinical Trial Safety
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