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Senior Director/ Executive Director, Safety Sciences ChinaAstraZeneca · Shanghai Jing'An Office
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Senior Director/ Executive Director, Safety Sciences China

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-29 Shanghai Jing'An Office Full-time Hybrid Science Technology
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 80,000 GBP–150,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

At AstraZeneca , we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines . Our global Safety Sciences organization delivers innovative non-clinical safety science and toxicology expertise to enable the discovery, development and registration of novel medicines . As we expand our footprint in China, we are seeking a senior leader to build and scale local Safety Sciences capabilities and integrate innovation from the local life-science ecosystem . This role will lead the Safety Sciences team in China while also providing visible local leadership across the wider Clinical Pharmacology & Safety Sciences ( CPSS ) organization and ensuring strong alignment with global strategy, priorities, and ways of working. You will lead a high performing team , deliver critical toxicology strategies, expertise and data to accelerate global drug discovery and development project s , establish durable partnerships with CROs, top academic institutes , and biotech in China , channel cutting edge methods (advanced cell models, NAMs, AI/analytics, omics, Dx safety) to modernize toxicology and enhance translational safety decision making. Job description CPSS China leadership: Serve as the China Site Head for CPSS , providing local leadership and coordination across the broader CPSS organization in China. Act as a key link between the China (Shanghai and Beijing) and global CPSS footpr

Requirements

  • ● Scientific excellence, with a P hD in toxicology , pharmacology, pathology, cell biology or related life science , with a s trong scientific track record , including high impact publications .
  • ● Solid d rug discovery and development exper ience from expert/leadership roles in global pharma/biotech ( or top tier CRO ) , leading GLP and non GLP toxicology packages across the full drug development lifecycle , with strong understanding of multidisciplinary interfaces, such as Clinical , Regulatory and Biology .
  • ● P eople and matrix leadership skills : Demonstrated experience building high performing teams and coaching/mentoring (senior) scientists . Proven ability to lead through a complex global matrix , a ligning stakeholders, influencing, resolving trade offs , and driving clarity on priorities, accountability, and decision pathways.
  • ● Stro ng awareness of work-related cultural aspects across China, EU, UK, US and a pr oven ability to work and lead across geographies and cultural barriers , building trust and effective collaboration in a global pharma environment.
  • ● Significant expertise in designing and interpreting in vivo toxicology studies , regulatory authorship and interactions , and a strong drive for scientific innovation and investigative toxicology and discovery safety.
  • ● Excellent c ommunication and influenc ing skills, fluent in English and Mandarin , and ability to operate effectively across time zones.
  • ● Modality experience across small molecules and large molecules ( radioconjugates , antibody-drug conjugates, immune cell engagers ).
  • ● B oard certification ( e.g. DABT) preferred .
  • ● Date Posted 29-9月-2026
  • ● Closing Date
  • ● 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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.