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AstraZeneca to Add 400 Jobs in Bengaluru with ₹166 Cr Expansion

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Global biopharmaceutical leader AstraZeneca has announced a major expansion of its Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, India, with an investment of ₹166 crore.

The move will create 400 new jobs, bringing the total headcount at the facility to nearly 1,300 employees.

This expansion underscores AstraZeneca’s commitment to AI-powered innovation, clinical research, and digital health transformation, while reinforcing India’s strategic importance in the company’s global operations.

AstraZeneca Strategic Investment to Accelerate R&D and Digital Health

The Bengaluru hub will serve as a multi-functional center supporting AstraZeneca’s global priorities across:

  • Advanced clinical research in key therapeutic areas
  • AI-powered healthcare solutions
  • Digital health technologies
  • Global Business Services (GBS)
  • IT and regulatory compliance

According to Jackie Crockford, Vice President of Global Business Services at AstraZeneca, “Our Global Hub in Bengaluru is a strategic investment that will play a vital role in advancing AstraZeneca’s bold ambition to deliver 20 new medicines by 2030 — by strengthening automated, scalable, data-driven, and patient-centric solutions.”

India’s Growing Role in AstraZeneca’s Global Footprint

This is AstraZeneca’s second major investment in India within a year, following the expansion of its Global Innovation and Technology Centre (GITC) in Chennai.

The Bengaluru expansion will increase AstraZeneca’s total workforce in India to nearly 4,000 employees.

This milestone highlights India’s growing importance in the company’s global strategy.

Magnus Nord, Vice President of Global Patient Safety BioPharma, emphasized “This hub enhances our R&D capabilities by connecting us with India’s exceptional scientific and technological expertise.”

He added, “The expansion will accelerate the development of innovative medicines and help us deliver across R&D, ultimately benefiting patients around the world.”

AstraZeneca Focusing on AI, Data Analytics, and Patient Outcomes

The new facility will also centralize data analytics to improve clinical trial efficiency and patient outcomes.

It will support pharmacovigilance, regulatory compliance, and global safety operations, making it a critical node in AstraZeneca’s global delivery network.

The Bengaluru hub is designed to foster cross-functional collaboration, enabling faster decision-making and innovation cycles.

It will also serve as a launchpad for AI-driven platforms that support drug discovery, diagnostics, and personalized medicine.

Government Endorsement and Ecosystem Synergy

The Karnataka government has welcomed the expansion, calling it a validation of the state’s position as a biotech and R&D powerhouse.

Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao noted that the investment aligns with the state’s vision to drive high-value employment and scientific innovation.

The move also reflects AstraZeneca’s confidence in India’s talent pool, digital infrastructure, and regulatory environment.

Together, these factors create a fertile ground for developing next-generation healthcare solutions.


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