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Sr Production Assoc

IQVIA
0-1 years
INR 8-14 LPA
Kochi, India
10 June 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICD-10-PCS, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing

Job Title

Mainframe Production Support Analyst / Production Operations Associate

Experience Required

  • 0–1 Year Experience

  • Freshers with relevant technical skills can apply

  • Experience in Mainframe Development or Support is preferred


Education

Required Qualification

  • Master's Degree:

    • MCA

    • MSc (Computer Science / IT)

    • Related Technical Discipline

Preferred

  • Knowledge of Mainframe Technologies

  • Exposure to Production Support Environments


Job Overview

This role supports production operations for 80+ countries globally, ensuring accurate and timely execution of critical business deliverables.

The position involves:

  • Production monitoring

  • Mainframe support

  • Incident management

  • Batch job monitoring

  • Root cause analysis

  • Report generation

  • Automation and process improvement initiatives

The candidate will work closely with global teams across EMEA and LATAM regions and provide 24×7 production support.


Key Responsibilities

Production Monitoring & Support

  • Monitor production environments and batch processing.

  • Execute scheduled production jobs.

  • Re-run failed processes when required.

  • Escalate issues to higher support levels.


Mainframe Operations

  • Provide:

    • Level 1 Support

    • Level 2 Support

  • Support:

    • Mainframe Infrastructure

    • Batch Processing Systems

    • Production Applications


Incident & Problem Management

  • Diagnose production failures and system interruptions.

  • Resolve production abends (abnormal job terminations).

  • Follow documented recovery procedures.

  • Escalate unresolved issues appropriately.


Batch Cycle Management

  • Monitor:

    • Daily Jobs

    • Weekly Jobs

    • Monthly Jobs

    • Quarterly Jobs

    • Yearly Jobs

  • Ensure batch cycles complete within SLA timelines.

  • Investigate long-running jobs and looping issues.


Root Cause Analysis

  • Participate in RCA activities.

  • Identify recurring production issues.

  • Recommend preventive solutions.


Reporting & Documentation

  • Generate operational reports.

  • Update process documentation.

  • Maintain production checklists and procedures.

  • Ensure operational compliance.


Process Improvement & Automation

  • Support automation initiatives.

  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

  • Contribute to production process enhancements.


Required Skills & Knowledge

Mainframe Technologies

Basic Knowledge Of:

  • Mainframe Systems

  • JCL (Job Control Language)

  • COBOL

  • ESP Scheduler

  • REXX


Production Support Skills

  • Batch Monitoring

  • Incident Management

  • Production Support

  • Troubleshooting

  • Root Cause Analysis


Reporting & Analytics

Good Working Knowledge Of:

  • MS Excel

  • MS PowerPoint

  • Power BI


Soft Skills

  • Strong Analytical Thinking

  • Problem Solving Skills

  • Attention to Detail

  • Communication Skills

  • Team Collaboration

  • Critical Thinking

  • Time Management


Preferred Candidate Profile

Must Have

  • MCA / MSc Qualification

  • Basic Mainframe Knowledge

  • Strong Analytical Skills

  • Good Communication Skills

Good to Have

  • Mainframe Development Experience

  • Production Support Experience

  • Pharmaceutical Industry Exposure

  • Automation Knowledge

  • Power BI Reporting Experience