Posted date Jun. 03, 2026

- Contract type Full time
- Job ID R-253523

Why choose AstraZeneca India? : Help push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. After 45 years in India, we’re continuing to secure a future where everyone can access affordable, sustainable, innovative healthcare.

The part you play in our business will be challenging, yet rewarding, requiring you to use your resilient, collaborative and diplomatic skillsets to make connections. The majority of your work will be field based, and will require you to be highly-organised, planning your monthly schedule, attending meetings and calls, as well as writing up reports.

Who do we look for? : Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. We empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention, and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. You'll embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.

Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Bengaluru or Chennai, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.

Success Profile : Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.

Tech innovators : Make a greater impact through our digitally enabled enterprise.



Use your skills in data and technology to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.

Ownership takers : If you're a self-aware self-starter who craves autonomy, AstraZeneca provides the perfect workplace to take ownership and grow. Here, you'll feel empowered to lead and reach excellence at every level — with unrivalled support when you need it.

Challenge seekers : Adapting and advancing our progress means constantly challenging the status quo. In this dynamic environment where everything we do has urgency and focus, you'll have the ability to show up, speak up and confidently take smart risks.

Proactive collaborators : Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of sharing ideas, learning and improving together helps us consistently set the bar higher. As a proactive collaborator, you'll seek out ways to bring people together to achieve their best.

Responsibilities : Job ID R-253523 Date posted 06/03/2026

- Job Title: Senior Manager - Talent Development

GCL: E

Introduction to role : Are you ready to design the leadership and learning engine that powers a fast-evolving, science-led enterprise—and ultimately helps us deliver better outcomes for patients? This role sits at the center of how we build future-ready leaders and capabilities,



translating business ambition into development experiences that move the needle where it matters most.

As Senior Manager - Talent Development, you will partner with senior leaders, HRBPs, and global teams to architect and deliver an integrated talent and learning portfolio. You will shape a clear leadership development agenda, curate end-to-end learning journeys with top business schools, strengthen the data and systems backbone of L&D;, and elevate the brand and adoption of learning across the organization. You will have the accountability and empowerment to speak up, roll up your sleeves, and see ideas through to impact. How will you turn insights into scalable programs that accelerate growth in your first 90 days?

Accountabilities :

- Leadership and Capability Building: Advance the Talent & Learning strategy through leadership development and capability-building interventions that equip teams to deliver our business strategy faster and with confidence.
- Fit-for-Future Programs: Build and implement leadership and capability programs aligned to evolving business needs, strengthening the leadership pipeline and de-risking succession for critical roles.
- Enterprise Talent Processes: Support and drive talent reviews, succession planning, and talent pipelining to create a consistent, proactive view of future capability across the enterprise.
- Learning Journeys and Strategic Programs: Design and deliver end-to-end learning journeys for key talent segments; lead flagship Leadership Development Programs in collaboration with top-tier B-schools and external partners; continuously enhance impact through innovative and scalable solutions.
- Strategic L&D; Initiatives: Lead projects aligned to transformation and growth priorities, ensuring clear outcomes, measur

📌 Senior Manager - Talent Development (Chennai)
🏢 AstraZeneca
📍 Chennai