Esm Packaging Coordinator

**ESM Packaging Coordinator** **(PCO)**

**Positions are open to Mexican Citizens and official residents of Mexico.**
**Location: Guadalajara (hybrid)**
**Strong English interpersonal skills required**:
**About AstraZeneca**:
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than a leading pharmaceutical companies. At Astra Zeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to work

As a PCO you would work within the External Supply & Manufacturing (ESM) team within Global Operations. You will be an active member of both New Supply Establishment and the Supply to Customer process, with daily interaction with suppliers, customers and other roles within ESM.

The PCO role within ESM incorporates the conventional activities associated with implementing artwork change to packaging components but has the additional complexity of working with 3rd party suppliers to progress the changes in-line with Marketing Company requirements. The PCO represents the artwork team on New Product Introduction (NPI) projects amongst other projects, such as acquisitions/divestments, packing transfers and the introduction of new suppliers.

The role holder will need to communicate effectively with all functions involved in the implementation of artwork changes whilst maximising efficiencies for the business. They will work and communicate on a daily basis on artwork change projects and determine priorities in order to make the right decisions with the customer in focus.

The work is executed in a global environment, with strong focus on cross-functional collaboration with other roles such as External Operations Managers/Leads, QA, Customer Relationship Managers, External Supply Coordinators, Network Supply Planners and Project Managers.

**Job Responsibilities: (to include key result areas, specific accountabilities, tasks, etc.)**
- Responsible for coordination of artwork projects with Marketing Companies, graphic design studios, internal functions within AZ and Contract Manufacturers
- Act as the primary point of contact with suppliers and customers regarding artwork changes
- Confident in risk management (e.g. can identify when artwork needs to be fast-tracked). Can monitor progress of prioritised projects and escalate where necessary
- Will agree and embed processes and ways of working with new suppliers in Gazelle, ensuring full compliance with the Global Labelling Business Process and ESM Labelling Change SOP
- Will strive to deliver consistency, i.e. one way of working across the organisation regardless of geographic location or portfolio
- Progressing artwork projects within the Gazelle system

**Minimum requirements**:

- Experience and understanding of artwork management
- Strong and clear communication skills
- Proactive approach and good problem solving ability
- Microsoft Windows/Office literate
- Sharepoint, EQV experience desirable

**Preferred Background**:

- Education requirements: A degree (or equivalent qualification) in business, supply chain, engineering or any scientific discipline is preferred, equivalent experience will be considered
- Experience and knowledge in artwork or change management
- Experience of regulatory/GMP requirements
- Experience of Lean
- When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give 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._

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