Assistant Manager- Risk at AstraZeneca

Mumbai, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Regulatory Affairs, Government Business, Analytical Skills, Documentation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Stakeholder Management, Compliance Monitoring, Cross-functional Coordination, Tender Documentation, Process Improvement, Training Development, Supply Chain Knowledge, Legal Knowledge, Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge, SAP Experience, MS Office Proficiency

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

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. Job Description: The Assistant Manager – Risk will play a critical role in supporting the Government Business team by assessing and mitigating risks associated with public sector pharmaceutical tenders. This position requires a strong understanding of tender documentation, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful and compliant participation in government procurement processes to create impact for People, Society and Planet. Key Responsibilities: Tender Risk Assessment: Review and analyse government tenders (state and central) for AstraZeneca products to identify key risk areas, including eligibility clauses, pricing terms, supply conditions, and penalty clauses. Terms & Conditions Review: Highlight and communicate special or non-standard terms and conditions in tenders that may have financial, operational, or compliance implications. Compliance Monitoring: Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements as per tender mandates; escalate potential non-compliance or deviation risks to Senior Leadership in a timely manner. Support to Business Teams: Provide proactive support to the Government Business teams during tender participation including pre-bid query submissions, documentation review, and timely risk alerts. Cross-functional Coordination: Liaise with Legal, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, and QA/QC teams to gather inputs, resolve ambiguities in tenders, and ensure risk-mitigated responses. Risk Register Maintenance: Maintain a centralized risk register for all government tenders, documenting risk categorizations, mitigation measures, and follow-up actions. Training & Awareness: Support the development and delivery of training sessions for internal teams to build awareness on tender compliance, risk indicators, and documentation standards. Continuous Improvement: Recommend process improvements to enhance risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation mechanisms across the government tender lifecycle. Qualifications, Experience & Key Skills: Essentials: Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized university. 3–5years of experience in risk management, regulatory affairs, or government business in the pharmaceutical industry. Desirables: Management degree from recognized university. Strong understanding of Indian government procurement processes (GeM, CPPP, State-level tenders). Excellent analytical and documentation skills Sound understanding of tender and contract terms Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities to coordinate with Internal (Regulatory, Legal, Risk, etc) and External Stakeholders (Decision & Policy makers in the Institutions). Ability to work in a fast-paced and compliance-driven environment Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; experience with SAP or tender management software is a plus 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. Date Posted 12-Dec-2025 Closing Date 18-Dec-2025 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. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager – Risk will assess and mitigate risks associated with public sector pharmaceutical tenders, ensuring compliance and successful participation in government procurement processes. Key responsibilities include reviewing tender documentation, monitoring compliance, and coordinating with various internal teams.