Job Title: External Supply and Manufacturing Artwork Manager
Career Level - E
Introduction to role:
Join us as an External Supply and Manufacturing (ESM) Artwork Manager, a key member of the ESM Supply Optimisation Leadership Team (SOLT). This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of Packaging Coordinators based in Chennai and Guadalajara, working with Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs) supplying our Finished Packs to end markets. As the Artwork Manager, you will ensure that our team operates according to robust processes, in line with compliance requirements (GMP and financial), and that our CMOs align with traceability legislation.
Accountabilities:
In this role, you will work in close collaboration with other SOLT members who are globally based, taking an active part in driving the development of the ESM Supply Optimisation Function. You will lead initiatives, resolve issues for ESM artwork and traceability, and represent ESM in any Artwork audits/Internal and External inspection.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Line management of the team including performance management, coaching and support
- Ensuring that the team has the capability and flexibility to support the business
- Maintain, develop and apply Artwork and Traceability processes in line with AZ global business processes
- Act as a demand interface between Supply Optimisation and teams requiring artwork support
- Responsible for completion of traceability impact assessments for ESM and initiate projects according to requirement
- Create a lean culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance
- Active contribution to the development of ESM Supply Optimisation direction and delivery of team projects and plans
- Undertake issues resolution for ESM artwork and traceability, drive and support timely issue resolution working across multiple teams and ensuring root causes are effectively addressed.
- Understanding of E2E supply chain principles
- Familiarity with lean tools
- Experience in supply chain planning
- Ability to influence, change & enable
- Flexibility/adaptability & conceptual thinking
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.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by the challenge to stay ahead in rapidly changing markets. We continuously seek new and better ways to deliver medicines all the way to our patients. Our resilience helps us to thrive as we innovate and evolve. We foster an encouraging, positive environment where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. If you are self-driven, thrive at pace, continuously learning and proactively taking on more, then this is the place for you.
Ready to make a big impact? Join us at AstraZeneca, where our contribution to life-changing medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients. Apply now!
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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.