Head of Quality Manufacturing, EU, India & LATAM Solids & LCO cluster(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing quality operations and leadership
• Direct interaction with health authorities
• Experience in large, complex matrixed environments with global processes
• Practical knowledge of analytical techniques and microbiological principles
• Product and technology transfer
• Practical knowledge of Global Compliance and Regulatory requirements
• Practical knowledge in manufacturing, testing and health authority inspections
• Ability to develop and execute Strategic / Long Range and Annual Business Plans
• Practical knowledge on risk management
• OpEx and LMS knowledge
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and change management skills

Tasks

• Lead and manage quality activities in the cluster
• Provide quality oversight for Teva manufacturing sites and suppliers
• Ensure product quality and compliance with regulations
• Secure timely development, manufacturing, and supply of products
• Establish management infrastructure for quality-compliant decisions
• Confirm inspection readiness through successful authority inspections
• Drive proactive quality risk management processes
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and risk-based thinking
• Lead offshoring centers for Stability Testing and PQR/APR Compilation
• Guide Site Quality Heads in independent decision-making on product quality
• Develop projects to simplify quality business processes
• Drive tools of the Teva Lean Management System
• Sponsor execution of strategic compliance initiatives
• Build and manage infrastructure for quality relations with external suppliers
• Ensure quality compliance secures supply for internal and external customers
• Influence strategy related to quality function and compliance
• Develop strategic plans with Quality Compliance to achieve quality goals
• Support operations initiatives for gross margin improvement
• Ensure continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Lead a compliant quality and manufacturing network
• Implement and improve the Teva QMS at site level
• Drive standardization and harmonization of best practices
• Ensure sites are inspection-ready and manage inspection processes
• Establish a strong deviation investigation management system
• Support resolution of severe quality incidents
• Foster identification and implementation of best practices and technologies
• Develop and lead optimization and efficiency processes
• Ensure knowledge management across the network
• Oversee Stability Testing in offshore centers
• Address product robustness and compliance issues
• Coordinate testing, shipping, and storage of stability samples
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in testing and resources
• Ensure EHS&S mindset in quality operations and laboratories
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team
• Support professional growth and selection of key quality resources

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