Senior Director, Global MS&T Sterile and Biopharmaceutical Products
Date: Apr 7, 2025
Location: Waterford, Ireland
Job Id: 61485
Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, helping millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. Working here means collaborating with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines.
The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced professional to join our Global Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) team, focusing on providing advanced technical expertise in the manufacturing processes for sterile and biologics products.
Location
This role can be based in Haarlem, Netherlands, or any other locations across Europe where Teva has a site, or in the United States (Parsippany) or in Israel.
How you’ll spend your day
Process Optimization and scale-up
o Support process development, optimization, and scale-up of sterile and biologics manufacturing processes.
o Collaborate with internal teams to design robust manufacturing systems, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and quality standards.
o Implement process improvements and innovations in the sterile and biopharmaceutical production lines.
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
o Ensure manufacturing processes meet all regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH, GMP, etc.) and industry best practices.
o Conduct risk assessments for sterile and biologic product manufacturing and implement mitigation strategies.
Technology Transfer
o Oversee the technical transfer of manufacturing processes from R&D to commercial scale.
o Support technology transfer between internal and external manufacturing sites.
Launches and commercialization
o Lead the MS&T efforts in the launch and commercialization of new biologic and sterile products, ensuring smooth transitions from R&D to production.
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and compliant commercialization of products.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
o Work cross-functionally with R&D, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure the seamless delivery of biologics and sterile products.
Training and Knowledge Sharing
o Provide training and guidance to junior team members and site operations teams in the areas of sterile and biologic product manufacturing.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
o Lead continuous improvement initiatives and incorporate cutting-edge technologies to improve product quality, efficiency, and cost.
Your experience and qualifications
Education:
o Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
Experience:
o Minimum of 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Science and Technology, with a strong focus on sterile products in a GMP environment.
Technical Skills:
o Expertise in process design, process validation, and process optimization.
o Familiarity with modern technologies such as single-use systems and automation.
Leadership:
o Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Other:
o Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment with multiple stakeholders.
o Willingness to travel internationally as required (30-40%).
Preferred Qualifications:
o Experience with biologic product lifecycle management.
Reports To
VP, Head of TGO Manufacturing Technical Services Group
Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment.
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