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
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 diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
Position purpose
1) Artwork Management (all components) Understanding and operational efficiency of artwork management system. · Artwork requests to be raised with India specific annotations. · Comments received from overseas sites to be addressed and post peer review, approve final artwork files as per artwork approval checklist. Coordination with packaging coordinator, supply chain, BU/ Pricing / Legal team wherever required.
2) Support for QR code / serialization implementation as per business and regulatory needs.
3) Review and impact assessment of new India regulations relevant to labels if any. Ensure implementation as per timelines in coordination with local/ global stakeholders.
4) Support artwork developed for local partners as applicable.
5) Support labels of neighbouring markets e.g. Nepal as needed.
6) Prepare for audit of labeling activity if any and implement CAPAs if applicable.
7) Liaison closely with overseas manufacturing site for labels of 1st launch batch, exploring innovative options for early launch.
8) Ensure 100% adherence to internal and external labelling requirements.
Internal customers
Marketing, Logistics, Medical, Legal Affairs Intellectual Property, Global Product Teams (GPTs), Key Brand Teams (KBTs), International Regulatory Affairs (IRA), Manufacturing Sites and QA
External customers Local Health Authorities and other Government Agencies
Minimum requirements Qualification: B. Pharm/ M. Sc 3-6 yrs Experience in India Artwork requirement and knowledge of D&C act for Artwork checklist. Should be conversant with Indian regulations in Artwork development.
Key Result Areas/ outputs ·
Adherence to AZ and industry codes of conduct, ethics and good regulatory practices ·
Ensure that all artwork request for assigned products is complete in accordance with relevant norms ·
Develop and implement action for Artwork development for allocated products to achieve requisite approvals rapidly and facilitate the rapid implementation · Evaluates impact of new artwork guidelines in liaison with RA leadership
Align with the values and vision of AZ ·
Ensure compliance with Local legislation, Global regulatory policies, AZ code of conduct, Corporate Governance and Audit requirement · Ensure that company confidentiality is maintained (i.e. intellectual property, product information and strategic information). Disclose potential breaches of codes or conducts
Ensure that all artwork request for assigned products is complete in accordance with relevant norms.
Monitor status of all product artwork request · Manage revision in product artworks and coordinate with other changes, planned and in progress · Maintain complete documentation records and all trackers timely maintained
Develop and implement Action for Artwork development for allocated products to achieve requisite approvals rapidly and facilitate the rapid implementation.
Maintain detailed knowledge of critical aspects of products: commercial strategies, the content of the dossiers, , regulatory timelines and supply strategy and proactive preparation of required steps · Implement artwork development plan for new launches in conjunction with key stakeholders and deliver plans on time. Track status and take prompt corrective measures whenever necessary to ensure rapid approval of artwork.
Team player, collaboration · Collaborates with cross functional teams- Supply chain, QA, medical, access as needed and with regional/ international RA colleagues · Good team player · Demonstrates ownership and accountability of assigned project with independent handling of projects with minimum supervision from manager/ lead.
Regulatory Compliance and life cycle maintenance · Ensure timely development and approvals of artwork along with compliances as per external and internal norms with minimum supervision from manager and internal databases · Support relevant audits internal and external · Supports deviations/ CAPA as needed for artwork deviations
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
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So, what’s next?
- Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
- Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.
Where can I find out more?
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Date Posted
11-Mar-2026Closing Date
10-Mar-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.
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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