Junior Engineer

Role Title: Junior Engineer

Location: Chennai

Pre-Identified Candidate

We are one purpose-led global organisation. The enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world.

AstraZeneca (AZ) is in a period of strong growth and our employees have a united purpose to make a difference to patients around the world who need both our medicines and the ongoing developments from our science. In this journey AZ must continue to work across borders and with partners and new colleagues in a fast and seamless way. The ambition, size and complexity of the organisation, coupled with the opportunities afforded by new technology, has led the Board to approve a large-scale transformation programme – Axial.

The Axial Programme will be powered by S/4HANA a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system which will be implemented right across the organisation and will provide our business with standardised processes, enhanced financial management, common data and real time reporting, transforming the way we work through our entire supply chain - from bench to patient.

The new system will be used by more than 20,000 employees daily, is foundational to all AZ entities and is central to most core business processes. This is a once in a generation programme for AstraZeneca and will shape our ways of working globally for many years to come.

The Axial programme needs the best talent to work in it. Whether it’s the technical skills, business understanding or change leadership, we want to ensure we have the strongest team deployed throughout. We are aiming to deliver a world class change programme that leaves all employees with a fuller understanding of their role in the end-to-end nature of our global company. This programme will provide AZ with a competitive edge, to the benefit of our employees, customers and patients.

This hybrid Junior Business Analyst and Project Coordinator role supports the non-SAP workstream and detailed design and build activities, enabling BAs to focus on key deliverables throughout the SAP S/4HANA transformation program. Responsibilities include tracking readiness and dependencies for a timeboxed work package - Integrated Work Packages (IWP), monitoring execution progress, and engaging stakeholders to resolve missing data, overdue tasks, and other issues.

What you’ll do

• Support detailed design and build tracking for the Non SAP workstream

• Track readiness and dependencies required for stage gate entry

• Monitor and report on IWP execution progress

• Follow up proactively with stakeholders to resolve data gaps and overdue items

• Identify and drive process improvements

• Use Jira and Power BI for tracking and reporting

• Apply strong Excel and PowerPoint skills to support analysis and presentations

• Perform data analysis, including:

• Filtering and validation

• Identifying trends and patterns

• Creating charts, dashboards, and other visual insights

• Maintain solid attention to detail

• Communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders

• Contribute to building a high performing program support office and promoting standard methodologies

• Operate effectively in a fast paced, collaborative environment

Essential for the role

• Relevant technical or business degree

• Knowledge of the full project management lifecycle

• Strong data‑driven mindset

• Eager to learn and apply learnings for process improvement

• Experience in project tracking and data analysis

• Proficiency with Jira and Power BI

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation capabilities

• Ability to collaborate effectively across global, matrixed teams

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.

So, what’s next?

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

• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and hope its yours

• If you’re curious to know more then we welcome your application no later than

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted

23-Jan-2026

Closing Date

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.