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Junior Associate - Facilities

Posted date Apr. 09, 2026
Contract type Full time
Job ID R-249636
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Why choose AstraZeneca India?

Help push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. After 45 years in India, we’re continuing to secure a future where everyone can access affordable, sustainable, innovative healthcare.

The part you play in our business will be challenging, yet rewarding, requiring you to use your resilient, collaborative and diplomatic skillsets to make connections. The majority of your work will be field based, and will require you to be highly-organised, planning your monthly schedule, attending meetings and calls, as well as writing up reports.

Who do we look for?

Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. We empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention, and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. You'll embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.

Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Bengaluru or Chennai, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.

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. Use your skills in data and technology to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.

Ownership takers

If you're a self-aware self-starter who craves autonomy, AstraZeneca provides the perfect environment to take ownership and grow. Here, you'll feel empowered to lead and reach excellence at every level — with unrivalled support when you need it.

Challenge seekers

Adapting and advancing our progress means constantly challenging the status quo. In this dynamic environment where everything we do has urgency and focus, you'll have the ability to show up, speak up and confidently take smart risks.

Proactive collaborators

Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of sharing ideas, learning and improving together helps us consistently set the bar higher. As a proactive collaborator, you'll seek out ways to bring people together to achieve their best.

Responsibilities

Job ID R-249636 Date posted 04/09/2026

Title – Junior Associate - Facilities

  • Career Level - C1

  • Experience – 4 to 6 years

  • Location – Manyata Teck Park, Bangalore

About AstraZeneca 

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. 

Who we are: 

The Global Business Service (GBS) team is part of Finance at AstraZeneca. It is a dynamic environment passionate about delivering effective solutions and offers a range of enterprise-wide services. We dare to change the way we work by freeing up the business to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We aim to do this by freeing up time, freeing up money, protecting AZ’s value and providing new capabilities. 


What we do: 

A trusted partner to the business, we’re on a mission to make AstraZeneca more agile, efficient and effective. Through our hybrid model of in-house delivery centers and service towers across the globe, we’re reimagining how we work. Here we drive new ways of working and operating models, process simplification and innovative solutions, whilst ensuring that automation and data is at the heart of everything. 


How we do it:

Be part of a team building a community. We interact with diverse cultures and perspectives and are united by our sense of belonging. This is the place to learn and grow together. 


Why we love it:

  • As a growing multi-national company, there’s so much potential to develop. Embrace opportunities at a global business that’s facing new and varied challenges. This is the place to build an exemplary, international CV. 

  • A fun place to be, we’re creating community hubs that build partnerships, not just working relationships. 

  • We’re on an exciting journey to take our team to the next stage. This is the place to leave a legacy behind. 


About the role

The Associate – Facilitiesis responsible formanaging employee transportation and ground transport operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective services while deliveringa high levelof employee experience.

Employee Transport Operations

  • Prepare andmaintainemployee route lists and pickup/drop schedules.

  • Manage the transport helpdesk to respond to employee queries and escalationsin a timely manner.

  • Coordinate with interns and support staff for daily operations.

  • Ensure on-time arrival and departure of employee transport cabs.

  • Oversee transport operations during assigned shifts and act as the point of escalation.


Operational Responsibilities During Shift

  • Monitor vehicle, driver, and vendor supervisor attendance.

  • Allocate pickup lists to vendor supervisors.

  • Conduct routine vehicle inspections as per approved checklists.

  • Track vehicles in real time andmonitorroute adherence.

  • Ensure immediate response to priority transport issues.

  • Coordinate with Facilities Manager on escalated issues.

  • Oversee transport-related security functions during the shift.

  • Maintainaccuraterecords of vehicle movements and transport activities.

  • Provide arrival and departure reports to operations teams via email or SMS.


Ground Transportation Management

  • Manage end-to-end ground transportation operations for employees and official visitors.

  • Coordinate and manage transportation for site-sponsored events and team outings.

  • Arrange and manage ground transport requirements for global employees visiting the site.

  • Handle transport-related incidents and accidents in coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders.

  • Ensuretimelyvendor payments by following up on invoices and approvals.

  • Review vendor SLAs regularly and document Minutes of Meetings (MoM).

Compliance, Reporting & BCP

  • Ensure all vehicles and drivers meet statutory and company compliance requirements.

  • Prepare daily and weekly reports on transport requests, incidents, and vehicle movement.

  • Support Business Continuity Planning (BCP) activities from a transportation perspective in coordination with stakeholders.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of employee transport operations and safety requirements.

  • Ability to deliver cost-effective and efficient transport solutions.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Capability to train helpdesk executives, vendor supervisors, and drivers.

  • Experience in process improvement, policy development, and guideline formulation.

  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.


The Ideal Candidate

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in facilities or transport operations.

  • Strong individualcontributorwith the ability to work independently.

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, shift-based environment.

  • Commitment to continuous improvement and employee 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. To fully experience our collaborative, in‑person environment, candidates who are not currently based in the job location will need to relocate. In line with our company policy, relocation support is offered for moves within the country, ensuring a smooth transition. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca's Alexion division, you'll find a unique opportunity to grow and innovate within a rapidly expanding portfolio. Our entrepreneurial spirit fosters autonomy while our energizing culture encourages connections that lead to new ideas. As part of our commercial team, you'll meet the needs of under-served patients worldwide. With tailored development programs designed for skill enhancement and empathetic understanding of patient journeys, you'll align your growth with our mission. Supported by exceptional leaders and peers, you'll drive change with integrity in a culture celebrating diversity and innovation.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Date Posted

08-Apr-2026

Closing Date

15-Apr-2026

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.

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.

Sales Representative Oslo, Norway

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.

Sales Representative California, United States

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.

Sales Representative Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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.

Lifelong learning

Our development opportunities are second to none. You'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly as you accelerate your career. From leadership projects and constructive coaching to overseas talent exchanges and global collaboration programmes, you'll never stand still.

Autonomy and reward

Experience the power of shaping your career how you want to. We are a high-performing learning organisation with autonomy over how we learn. Make big decisions, learn from your mistakes and continue growing — with performance-based rewards as part of the package.

Health and wellbeing

An energised work environment is only possible when our people have a healthy work-life balance and are supported for their individual needs. That's why we have a dedicated team to ensure your physical, financial and psychological wellbeing is a top priority.

Inclusion and diversity

Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. We're at our best and most creative when drawing on our different views, experiences and strengths. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive in a culture of respect, collaboration and innovation.

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