PHARMAFull time
Analyst Graphic Designer I – Medical Publications
By Admin · Medical & Scientific Writing
BENGALURU (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 11/5/2026
PHARMAFull time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONASTRAZENECAPharmaceuticals / Biopharmaceuticals / Healthcare
ROLE OVERVIEW
AstraZeneca is hiring an Analyst Graphic Designer I – Medical Publications in Bengaluru to create accurate, publication-ready visuals and layouts for scientific communications. The role is hybrid and calls for at least three years of regulated medical, healthcare or scientific publishing design experience.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Own the design and formatting workflow for congress posters, abstract supplements, encore abstracts, submission materials, manuscript figures and tables, graphical abstracts, supplementary materials, scientific presentations and digital publication assets.
- •Create layouts that communicate objectives, methods, results and conclusions through visual hierarchy, readable typography and a clear scientific storyline suitable for peer review.
- •Redraw and vectorise graphs, charts, diagrams, pathways and low-resolution source artwork into accurate, editable, high-resolution graphics while preserving data, context and scientific meaning.
- •Prepare and adapt files to meet journal, publisher and conference specifications, including dimensions, final-size readability, resolution, colour mode, typography, file format, naming, numbering, captions and templates.
- •Carry out detailed quality checks on source data, manuscript text, labels, legends, tables, units, citations, visual consistency and final artwork, and escalate scientific discrepancies promptly.
- •Apply accessible design practices such as sufficient contrast, colour-blind-safe palettes, legible typography, clear labels and non-colour cues so visuals remain effective at final publication size.
- •Collaborate with publication leads, medical writers, authors and delivery teams from briefing to finalisation, clarify requirements, present design rationale, incorporate consolidated feedback and maintain version control.
- •Guide designers and delivery partners with practical feedback, manage multiple projects across therapeutic areas and brands, communicate risks early, and develop SOPs, frameworks, modular elements and checklists that support consistent delivery while keeping assets aligned with corporate visual identity, medical and publication standards, intellectual property, licensing and confidentiality rules.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- At least 3 years of creative-design experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical communications, scientific publishing or another regulated environment.
- A portfolio showing varied design formats, visual communication assets and data visualisation techniques, including a broad range of chart types.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Microsoft PowerPoint, covering template creation, vector artwork, layout, typography and production-ready file preparation.
- Knowledge of publication artwork production, journal, publisher and congress specifications, scientific visual literacy, accessible design, structured review workflows, quality control, brand governance, publication ethics, copyright, permissions and confidentiality.
- Strong written and verbal English communication, cross-functional collaboration, organisation, attention to detail, prioritisation and ability to manage concurrent projects across global teams and time zones.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Experience with publication management, medical review, digital asset management or workflow platforms.
- •Experience supporting multiple therapeutic areas and adapting scientific visuals for specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- •Experience developing design systems, templates, reusable components or scalable publication-production workflows.
- •Working knowledge of Figma or similar collaboration tools; prototyping experience is advantageous for digital publication assets.
- •Experience with After Effects, Premiere Pro, motion graphics or scientific video is advantageous but not essential.
- •Experience with specialist scientific illustration, data visualisation, video editing or 3D tools is advantageous.
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft PowerPoint
template creation
vector artwork
layout
typography
production-ready file preparation
vector and raster formats
resolution
colour modes
image scaling
file optimisation
editable source files
journal, publisher and congress artwork specifications
scientific visual literacy
data visualisation
accessible and inclusive design
colour-blind-safe palettes
contrast
legibility
version control
quality control
publication ethics
copyright and permissions
confidentiality
English communication
stakeholder collaboration
project prioritisation
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company that researches, develops and brings prescription medicines to market for serious diseases.
TEAM SIZE: 89,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Biopharmaceuticals / Healthcare
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Highlight portfolio examples that show congress posters, manuscript figures and tables, graphical abstracts and data visualisations from regulated medical or scientific publishing settings. Demonstrate advanced Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and PowerPoint production skills, including how you applied journal or congress artwork specifications. Mention experience with publication review workflows, version control and accessible design, since the posting emphasises accuracy and final-size readability.
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