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 Title: IT Director – Manufacturing Process Intelligence
Career Level - F
Introduction to role
We are seeking a visionary and highly skilled IT Director to lead the global strategy, implementation, and optimisation of Manufacturing Process Intelligence solutions across our pharmaceutical operations. The successful candidate will ensure alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technological advancements to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality.
Accountabilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement the Manufacturing Process Intelligence strategy to align with AstraZeneca’s 2030 bold ambition.
- Develop a Manufacturing Process Intelligence technology roadmap that considers and makes use of technology advancements that will benefit Operations through Manufacturing Process Intelligence processes that contribute to AstraZeneca’s goals and objectives.
- Proactively plan Manufacturing Process Intelligence projects and programmes globally with relevant AstraZeneca sites/regions.
2. System Implementation and Optimisation
- Govern the design, configuration, integration, and deployment of PAT solutions globally to ensure standardisation and enterprise efficiencies.
- Ensure PAT solutions align with industry standard processes, regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GMP), and company standards.
- Continuously evaluate system performance and see opportunities for optimisation.
3. Stakeholder Collaboration
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including Manufacturing BPO’s, Site teams, IT, ERP teams and external vendors to develop, deliver and maintain the Manufacturing Process Intelligence strategy and PAT systems globally.
- Collaborate with IT Business Analysts, Architects and Service Delivery teams to plan, deliver and operate PAT solutions globally.
4. Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure all PAT implementations stay in sync with regulatory requirements and cybersecurity standards.
- Develop and maintain SOPs related to PAT usage, data integrity, and system validation.
5. Budget and Vendor Management
- Manage the PAT program budget and ensure efficient solutions.
- Evaluate, select, and maintain relationships with PAT vendors and third-party service providers.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience:
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in IT within manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focusing on Manufacturing Process Intelligence and/or PAT.
- Industry Knowledge
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, GMP practices, and regulatory frameworks.
- Technical Expertise
Proficiency in PAT platforms (e.g. Siemens SIPAT) and their integration with other systems where required including Historian (OSI PI, Wonderware), MES (PASX and Tulip), ERP (SAP ECC and S4), LIMS, and automation and control systems (Siemens WinCC SCADA, DeltaV DCS). Good working knowledge of modelling and calculation tools, instrumentation, OPC (various flavours), and ideally continuous manufacturing equipment from Consigma (e.g. CDC50) and Zeton.
- Leadership Skills:
Proven ability to lead global teams and handle sophisticated, large-scale projects.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and deliver solutions.
- Communication
Excellent verbal and written communication and collaborator leadership skills.
Desirable Skills/Experience
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When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash ambitious thinking with the power to encourage 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. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca, our work has a direct impact on patients by transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining ground breaking science with leading digital technology platforms and data. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Here you can innovate, take ownership, explore new solutions, experiment with powerful technology, and tackle challenges in a modern technology environment.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
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.
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.
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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