Assistant Manager - Safety Health & Environment (SHE)

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.

Introduction to role

Do you have the determination to lead Safety, Health and Environment performance that keeps our Mumbai site resilient and empowers our people to do their best? Can you turn global standards into everyday behaviors and measurable results that protect colleagues, partners and the environment.

As Assistant Manager – SHE, reporting to the Facilities Lead, you will set the site direction for SHE, align it with AstraZeneca’s Global SHE framework and One SHE programs, and embed a strong safety culture that reduces organizational risk. Your work will safeguard business continuity and directly support our mission to deliver medicines to patients by keeping our site compliant, prepared and continuously improving.

Accountability

SHE Strategy and Alignment: Establish the site SHE strategy; align and deploy AstraZeneca Global SHE and OneSHE programs across AZPIL; drive collaborator engagement and change management to embed standards.

Program Deployment and Improvement: Assess current practices, perform gap analyses, and implement policies, procedures and tools to achieve full compliance and continual improvement.

Culture and Communication: Cascade the SHE management system to all employees; build an accountable safety culture through training, campaigns and regular communications.

Ensure we meet local, national, and international regulations for safety, health, and the environment. Maintain all certifications, records, inspections, and corrective actions that protect our licence to operate.

Audits and Readiness: Lead internal assessments and compliance audits; address observations; maintain audit readiness for corporate and regulatory reviews.

Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments for operations, changes and vendors; maintain a site risk register; implement mitigations per the hierarchy of controls and the AZ risk framework; report to leadership via governance forums.

Incident Management: Establish simple reporting mechanisms; lead and assist investigations; resolve root causes; implement corrective and preventive actions; supervise closure to prevent recurrence.

Metrics and Reporting: Develop dashboards and benchmarks; analyse trends; provide monthly governance reports to AZPIL Leadership to inform decisions and drive performance.

Vendor and Third-Party Oversight: Evaluate vendor SHE practices; close gaps; ensure alignment and compliance with AZPIL SHE requirements to safeguard our supply chain.

Collaborator Partnership: Work with senior/site management and Global SHE to develop strategies, policies and services that increase safety and reduce risk.

Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain site-specific emergency response plans; conduct drills and tabletop exercises; ensure team readiness and continuous improvement.

Environmental Stewardship: Design and implement environmental initiatives in water management, waste and energy aligned to AZ sustainability goals and industry standard methodologies.

Operational Controls: Ensure routine SHE checks and tests for life-safety systems, electrical, food safety and water hygiene; drive timely remediation to protect people and assets.

Essential Skills/Experience

Between 8 and 10 years of professional background.

Deep understanding of SHE in office and facility environments; proven deployment of global frameworks and industry best practices.

Hands-on experience in risk assessments (facility and vendors), incident/near-miss analysis, and comprehensive SHE audits with sustained audit readiness.

Up-to-date on SHE statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to AZPIL sites.

Experience establishing SHE governance models, leading cross-functional engagement, and influencing senior stakeholders.

Skilled in developing emergency plans and conducting drills/tabletop trainings; capable of leading responses to diverse scenarios.

Strong knowledge of environmental protection initiatives and practical implementation.

Strong communication, training facilitation, data-driven decision-making, problem-solving, and stakeholder management; proficiency with SHE systems and reporting tools.

Demonstrable knowledge of existing Health and Safety legislation and Regulations and their applicability to facilities management.

Performance Management and Contract Governance.

Knowledge and capability to report on and analyse performance results, creating and implementing corrective action plans where required.

BE/B Tech/M Tech in Safety Engineering or B Sc or Graduate from hotel management institutes.

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).

Good understanding of Mechanical and Electrical.

Strong track record of managing external relationships.

Lead auditor certification in ISO 14001; have handled internal and external SHE/HSE audits for the MNC/ organization.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience

Preferable industry background: Manufacturing or Pharma; preferably Pharma.

Overall years of experience: 10 to 12 years.

Facilities Management Professional credentials.

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.

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So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining 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 we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted

16-Jun-2026

Closing Date

25-Jun-2026

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 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.