Why choose AstraZeneca Portugal?
As an exciting and emerging leader in pharma and biotech, we're pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. This is where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Voted the best company to work for in Portugal 2023/24, AstraZeneca provides the thrill of a start-up within the security of a global firm that brings new challenges and pathways for a fulfilling career.
If you’re ready to make a difference, join our Global Hub in Corporate Affairs, Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Global Business Services or Procurement. Bring your potential to our evolving team today.
Who do we look for?
Calling all dynamic, ambitious team players. At AstraZeneca, we empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Here, you'll embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.
We're on the lookout for diverse minds inspired by difference who want to reach another level in their careers. Bold disrupters who confidently rise to challenges as fearless entrepreneurs. People who want to make a meaningful impact led by science in an organisation where global meets local. Join one of our offices in Lisbon and discover a culture of openness and vibrancy where diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued. Your work will have a real impact, no matter your level or function.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Tech innovators
Make a greater impact through our digitally enabled enterprise. If you're technology-savvy and have a digital mindset, you can use your skills and experience to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.
Dynamic
In a constantly evolving environment dedicated to innovation, you'll use your strong sense of purpose to provide outstanding contributions. Although we're a global company, our Global Hub operates like a start-up, allowing you to work autonomously. Bring your fearlessness of improving patient outcomes, and we'll encourage your personal success.
Ambitious
Play your part in progressing a world-leading pipeline. Here, you'll improve patients' lives now and better the future of humanity. With our opportunities for continuous development, you'll exhibit your passion and potential to go beyond the expected — and grow in your career with our support.
Team players
Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of openness, sharing and giving allows everyone to speak up and express their ideas. In an open atmosphere of camaraderie and support, we rely on each other to further our progress and drive much-needed change.
Responsibilities
Portugal (supporting Italy)
Bring your expertise. Shape patient safety. Transform lives.
At AstraZeneca, every role plays a part in improving patient outcomes worldwide. As a Local Case Intake Advisor within our Global Business Services (GBS) Patient Safety team, you’ll help ensure the highest standards of pharmacovigilance, protecting patients and supporting the safe use of our medicines.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of science, compliance, and collaboration in a fast-paced, global environment.
About the role:
As a Local Case Intake Advisor, you will manage the intake and processing of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) at a local level, supporting designated AstraZeneca Marketing Companies.
Acting as a key liaison between local teams and Global Patient Safety, you’ll ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements while delivering high-quality pharmacovigilance operations.
What you’ll do:
- Manage and process adverse event reports and ICSRs from post-marketed sources
- Support Health Authority interactions and queries related to safety cases
- Review, assess, and distribute safety data in line with regulatory requirements and SOPs
- Contribute to Quality Management Systems, including audit readiness and compliance activities
- Support pharmacovigilance activities across organised data collection programs, digital channels, and partnerships
- Identify and manage product quality complaints (PQC) and related safety reporting
- Perform reconciliations to ensure accuracy of pharmacovigilance data
- Conduct literature searches and regulatory database screening where required
- Collaborate closely with local Patient Safety teams and cross-functional stakeholders
- Provide expertise and guidance to resolve local case intake issues
Essential skills & experience:
- Degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, or Life Sciences
- Knowledge of pharmacovigilance (PV) and health authority regulations
- Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions and geographies
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to manage moderate complexity
Desirable:
- Experience in audits and inspections
- Knowledge of AstraZeneca therapeutic areas
- Project management experience
- Familiarity with safety systems (e.g. Argus)
- Additional language skills
Languages:
Fluency in:
- English (Essential)
- Italian (Essential)
- Spanish (Desirable)
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, you’ll be empowered to make a difference in a company driven by science and patient impact. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where innovation thrives and your development is supported every step of the way.
- Work in a global, purpose-driven organisation
- Be part of a high-performing Patient Safety function
- Access to continuous learning and career development opportunities
- Contribute to improving the lives of millions of patients worldwide
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now and help us deliver life-changing medicines with the highest standards of safety and care.
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Date Posted
28-May-2026Closing Date
10-Jun-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. 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.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, safety, empowerment and collaboration. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
Aligned to performance
Our approach is designed to deliver great performance — stimulating our commercial growth, scientific advancement, collaboration and personal development. Never standing still, you'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly as you accelerate your career.
Balanced
An energised work environment is only possible when our people have a healthy work-life balance and are supported for their individual needs. Typical benefits include healthcare, life insurance and long-term savings, and in many markets, there’s a range of benefits for you to tailor.
Holistic
We're at our best and most creative when drawing on our different views, experiences and strengths. Being valued for who you are and the difference you bring is at the heart of our culture — and you’ll be rewarded when you create authentic connections to our purpose.
Sustainable
Our two offices in Lisbon combine comfort with sustainability. From renewable energy, a zero-plastic scheme, electric vehicles and food waste reduction initiatives to sustainable reward practices, we're realising our ambition to harness the power of science to build a healthy future for everyone everywhere.
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