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: Senior Manager-Operations & Strategy
Career Level: E
Introduction to role:
Are you ready to dive into a world where scientific and technical innovation meets diverse workflows and data? As a Senior Manager in Operations & Strategy, you'll collaborate with highly skilled technical teams & Cross functional teams to support complex projects & tech Solutions. Your mission? To understand operational and strategic metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and efficiently drive initiatives that make a real impact.
Accountabilities:
- Collaborate with R&D IT Value Streams, cross-functional teams, and business units to gather requirements and document clearly.
- Analyze data from multiple sources to generate actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
- Map and streamline processes to eliminate bottlenecks and inefficiencies; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop strategic plans, conduct feasibility studies, and manage demand forecasting.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with value streams and collaborators to align with evolving needs.
- Lead AI adoption and automation strategies within the team.
- Manage risks and act as the SPOC for GITC risks, ensuring timely identification and resolution.
- Drive initiatives aligned with the R&D IT Scorecard, establishing performance metrics to track progress.
- Oversee multiple projects; plan, organize, and coordinate resources, timelines, and deliverables effectively.
- Use data-driven insights for informed decision-making and creative problem-solving.
- Optimize resource utilization and identify opportunities for cost savings.
Essential Skills/Experience:
We are looking for an Operations & Strategy Manager with a strong ability and willingness to learn new skills and technologies in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about solving tough challenges and driving innovative solutions
- Over 15 years of experience with expertise in Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex data, develop strategic plans, and communicate effectively.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies, experience with global teams, and knowledge of budgeting and financial planning for service delivery.
- Proficiency in process improvement, re-engineering, and understanding of pharmaceutical and regulatory processes and requirements.
- IT quality and service management, and hands-on experience with ServiceNow (SNOW) modules.
- Team-oriented with a passion for collaboration, flexibility during critical issues, and certifications in ITIL, PMI-ACP, Scrum, or SaFE are advantageous.
Education:
Management degree from a recognized Business school (Mandatory)
Desirable Skills/Experience:
NA
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. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At AstraZeneca, we couple technology with an inclusive mindset to cross international boundaries and develop a leading ecosystem. Our diverse teams work at scale, bringing together the best minds globally to uncover new solutions. We think holistically about applying technology, building partnerships inside and out. We drive simplicity and efficiencies to make a real difference in transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join us on this exciting journey!
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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