Proof Reader /QC Analyst

Job Title: Proof Reader /QC Analyst

Career Level - C1

Introduction to Role:

Join us as a Proof Reader/QC Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in the validation of artworks from external studios against supplied MC brief and AZ Artwork specifications. This role is essential in ensuring that our artwork studios adhere to all of AstraZeneca’s requirements in a GMP compliant and timely manner. This is your chance to break new ground and leave a collective legacy in our Operations team!

Accountabilities:

As a Proof Reader/QC Analyst, you will work on your own initiative and as an effective team member to prioritize your workload and meet business objectives. Your responsibilities will include providing accurate checks of packaging artwork supplied by external studios, accurately recording results of these checks, ensuring all relevant SOPs are followed, and using existing knowledge and experience to offer advice and guidance to other team members. You will also maintain and update all information needed to monitor external supplier KPIs, complete regular GMP training, and provide additional support outside normal working hours when necessary.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Experience in proofing / checking of Artworks

• Ability to concentrate with attention to detail whilst adhering to processes

• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Good verbal and written communication skills

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Understanding of Creative Suite applications

• Knowledge of comparison software

• Gazelle user

• Understanding of the Pack Change Business Process (LRF to Packed stock to market) including risk profiles vs stock, customer service and on time implementation

• Working knowledge of interaction of packing line equipment with artwork components (barcodes, edge marks, free space, varnish free areas, variable data)

• Working knowledge of processes at Print Suppliers (step up and repeat, plate/cylinder making)

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?

With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join Supply Chain and shape our future with a big contribution to life-changing medicines. Our resilience helps us to thrive as we innovate and evolve. Ours is a safe and positive space where ideas are welcomed and rewarded. As part of an agile team it's essential we speak up to offer new approaches for process improvements and faster execution. It's our patient focus that drives us, bringing diverse people together, promoting discussion and focusing on what's important. If you want to make a big impact, this is the place for you. Our contribution to lifechanging medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now!

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.