Associate Manager - Artwork Operations

Job Description Summary

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!
Artwork Operations needs to have a strong domain acumen of pharmaceutical supply chain. Should have strong data analytics background and strong interpersonal skill.

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Artwork Management: Coordinate and manage the process of making changes to existing artwork or creating new artwork based on the requirements provided by internal stakeholders or clients.

Project Management: Develop and maintain a detailed artwork change schedule to facilitate timely and efficient completion of projects. Collaborate with other teams, such as marketing, design, and production, to ensure seamless integration of artwork changes into ongoing projects.

Data Analysis and Visualization: Analyze and interpret complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights. Develop interactive and visually appealing reports, charts, and graphs to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders. Dashboard Optimization: Optimize existing Power BI dashboards and reports for improved performance, usability, and accessibility. Identify opportunities for automation, consolidation, and standardization to enhance the overall user experience.

Artwork Review: Review artworks change requests to determine feasibility, accuracy, and alignment with company guidelines and objectives. Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement where necessary.

Communication and Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as marketing managers, graphic designers, and production teams, to gather necessary information and ensure clear and effective communication throughout the artwork change process.

Quality Control: Conduct thorough quality checks on all artwork changes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines. Identify and resolve any issues or discrepancies, working closely with the design team or other involved parties.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all artwork change requests, approvals, and related communication. Generate reports on the progress and status of ongoing artwork change projects to keep stakeholders informed.

Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices related to artwork creation and design. Seek opportunities to optimize and streamline the artwork change process, proposing innovative solutions and implementing process improvements.

What you’ll bring to the role:Essential Requirements:

• Excellent Project management skills.
• PMP / CAPM /Lean Six Sigma certifications preferred. 
• Proven experience in artwork coordination or similar roles, preferably in a corporate or agency setting.
• In-depth understanding of Pharma Supply Chain Setup and associated functional roles & responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles, color theory, typography, and branding.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI, including data modeling, DAX formulas, and visualization best practices.
• Proven experience as a Power BI Developer, Business Intelligence Analyst, or similar role.
• Relevant certifications in Power BI or Microsoft Business Intelligence stack are desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software is an advantage.

Desirable Requirements:

• MBA in Operations/Supply Chain from an institute of repute or with relevant experience.
• The artwork change coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring that all artwork changes are accurately executed and aligned with the company's branding and marketing goals. They contribute to a cohesive visual identity, consistent messaging, and overall brand integrity through effective coordination and collaboration with various teams and stakeholders.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! 

Join us!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion (hard coded in Workday):

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Bom (Bill Of Materials), Business Networking, Business Scenario Planning , Change Control, Efficiency, Erp Systems, Flexibility, General Hse Knowledge, Including Gdp, Inventory Management, Knowledge Of Gmp, Master Data, Material Requirements Planning (Mrp), Order Management, Product Distribution, Risk Management, Scheduler, Supply Chain, Supply-Chain Management, Supply Management, Supply Planning, Transportation, Warehouse Management