Do you have experience in, and a passion for, packaging materials? Are you entrepreneurial and want to be part of a team and processes to support a launch site? Are you looking for a chance to make a difference for people worldwide? Then your future starts with us!

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation 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.

The Sweden Biomanufacturing Center (SBC)  is a strategic investment to support the AstraZeneca biologic product portfolio. The new Drug Product & Finished Pack manufacturing facility will have the capability to support the Astra Zeneca biologic commercial pipeline, biologic clinical trials and launch/switch programs. At Sweden Biologics we shape the future by delivering advanced and sustainable biological drugs.

We operate in a multicultural and global environment where revolutionary digital solutions propel us forward. Looking to the future, our challenge now is to sustain and improve our effort. This by establishing Lean as the behaviour that underpins our vision so that the Global Operations teams align with Lean and how it will underpin our future success.

Do you want to go to a job that makes a difference for both its employees, patients, and the planet?

We offer an exciting opportunity to deliver the products of the future in our new biologics manufacturing plant in Södertälje, as our Artwork Coordinator.

Business Area

The Sweden biomanufacturing center’s Supply Chain team are responsible for establishing new products at the site and managing our commercial biologic drug product & finished pack products to ensure we successfully supply medicines to patients around the world in the right time.  We are a diverse team that works closely with cross-functional teams both at our site and around our network to ensure excellent customer service.

The role as Artwork Coordinator sits in the Material, Traceability and Artwork team within Supply Chain and as Packaging Artwork Coordinator  you will ensure effective coordination between SBCs products and the market companies. You will act as the main contact for operational questions with in your area of responsibility GLBP (Global Labelling Business Process) for launches, changes to launched products and internal change initiatives.

What you’ll do

Among other things, as artwork coordinator you will:

• Coordinate artworks projects between marketing companies, functions within SBC and external contacts such as graphic studios
• Set up and manage artworks projects in Gazelle (global system for handling decorated packaging materials)
• Develop documentation, update, issue and archive documentation for primary/secondary packaging and decors
• Have close contact with marketing companies to provide material samples and ensure good customer relations that are proactive and solution-oriented
• Provide production and planning functions with information so that new decor can be introduced on the marketing company's products in accordance with the requirement specifications
• Create and approve impression specifications for all products within Sweden Operations
• Participate in SBC's projects to secure lead time targets linked to GLBP
• Actively contribute to both the daily and the strategic improvement work

Essential Requirements

As our Artwork Coordinator it is essential to have:

• An education with connection to Supply Chain or long experience in the area, knowledge in regulatory work is also an advantage
• You are used to working in many different computerized systems, knowledge of SAP is an plus
• You are customer-focused, structured and have a good capability to work together with others as well as on your own
• Strong problem solving skills and experience of continuous improvements
• Ability to cope with change and is comfortable changing direction and acting without complete information
• Experience in collaboration and communication, in Swedish and English, with key customers and stakeholders within and outside AZ. The job requires that you master both Swedish and English in speech and writing

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines to our patients is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team in Södertälje? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

For more information about the position please contact Maria Samuelsson; Material, Traceability and Artwork Lead : maria.x.samuelsson@astrazeneca.com

Welcome with your application no later than September 5, 2021. Interviews will be held ongoing during the application period.

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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.