Director Global Engineering - Sterile & Bio jobs at Teva in Croatia, Zagreb

Data Governance & Backbone Enrichment

• Lead and manage data governance activities for the R&D analytical backbone.
• Support enrichment efforts across both backend and frontend layers of the analytical backbone.

Digital Platform Ownership

• Be assigned to relevant digital platforms and areas of need, including tools within the Microsoft 365 suite (e.g., Power BI, SharePoint, Power Automate) and AI-related platforms.
• Ensure platforms are effectively deployed, adopted, and maintained to meet business requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with SHMs, Digital Leads, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment, adoption, and usability of digital tools and platforms.
• Act as a liaison between IT and business units to translate strategic needs into actionable digital solutions.

Within the scope of responsibilities:

• Drive implementations and continuous improvement of digital capabilities across R&D.
• Excels at cross-functional coordination – Working with IT, business units, vendors, and leadership.
• Maintain and enhance digital assets such as dashboards, SharePoint sites, and automation workflows.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and training to promote digital literacy and platform usage.
• Participate in strategic planning and intake processes for new digital initiatives.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence & Sprints agile methodology

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Software Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• 2-3 years of experience as a business analyst managing multiple small to mid-sized projects with an understanding of digital offerings, including Power Platform, RPA and ML / AI capabilities
• Computer skills, especially with Project management software (Planisware, Jira, and/or Confluence), Excel, Powerpoint
• Must demonstrate ability to solve moderately complex problems and analyze and apply appropriate solutions. Identifies and solves problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources
• Project management skills in planning, milestone tracking & reporting
• Delivery oversight skillset mindset
• Stakeholder Management capabilities and customer facing approach.

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Technology SME Leader for Sterile and Bio production

The Engineer will provide the overall subject matter expertise on Global level, on a cluster level and on a site level as needed.

Scope of Subject Matter Expert support may include – Standardization processes, Compliance GAP CAP, Reliability improvements, Machine, Facility and Process design and PS, RA processes.

This role can be based in one of our following European based sites, Croatia (Zagreb), Netherlands (Haarlem), United Kingdom (Runcorn), Romania (Bucharest), Lithuania (Vilnius) or Ulm (Germany).

BP scope through the above site processes and monitoring framework, focus but not limited to:

• CAPEX – LRP, AOP, routines, financial performance, KPIs management.
• PRODEX – Planning and management of three Eng. Related budgets – Energy, Maintenance, Consumables.
• GMI – Saving initiatives planning and projects execution.
• People – agile organization, risk management, community building.

• BS. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Industrial)
• MBA Degree - Advantage
• At least 10 years’ experience in Aseptic/Sterile technologies.
• Complex manufacturing (Respiratory, patches, etc.) - nice to have
• Experience in sterile and bio - must have
• Coordinating initiatives in a complex global environment.
• Equipment Reliability and understanding of OPEX principles.
• Excellent understanding of Aseptic/Sterile equipment industry standards and major OEM players.
• Understanding trends in equipment technology across the pharma industry.
• Large, complex, multi-level organizational interface experience.
• Global, multinational experience.

Languages:

• Fluent in English. Additional languages advantage.

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• Provide legal counsel research and development activities, data privacy, and data transfer matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of R&D-related agreements, including
  • Consultancy and service agreements
  • Research collaborations and MTAs
  • Investigator-initiated studies
  • Licensing agreements
  • academic collaborations and research consortiums.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, transparency, pharmacovigilance, and inspection readiness.
• Collaborate with internal legal, IP, compliance, and privacy teams to ensure alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes and templates.
• Support other legal projects and initiatives as needed.

• Master of Law or equivalent European / International legal degree; bar admission required.
• 3–8 years of relevant legal experience, ideally in a law firm, pharmaceutical company, or academic research setting.
• Solid understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks related to clinical research and drug development.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to assess complex legal issues and provide clear, actionable advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders in different time zones;
• Team-oriented with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical conduct.

• Strong business acumen
• Techniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to think strategically and tackle complex problems
• Ability to identify, advise on, minimize business risks, and propose practical solutions
• Strong customer-orientation; an ability to see issues from the point of view of others
• Ability to work successfully and cooperatively with colleagues across multiple cultures and time-zones
• Substantive experience in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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• Strategically plan and orchestrate the execution of the EVP, TGO daily activities.
• Defines, deploys and continuously improves an effective and efficient governance process for TGO in conjunction with transformation and lean management principles
• Provide guidance to the EVP, TGO in the management of their priorities.
• Facilitate TGO leadership team’s routines and processes including the preparation of materials for business reviews, management meetings, steering committees, strategic site visits…
• Proactively identify and seize opportunities to simplify business processes to ensure emphasis on the most value-added work.
• Foster strong relationships with the Operations Leadership Team and other key stakeholders to ensure a smooth coordination of TGO activities.
• Bridge communication and collaboration gaps between the EVP, TGO, the Executive Management Team, the Operations Leadership Team and other key leaders.
• Demonstrates and roles models the Teva leadership principles
• Review the activities of the Operations Leadership Team regularly to ensure leadership team members are aligned and focused on the right priorities.
• In partnership with TGO central functions (Transformation Office, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR, Corporate Affairs...), track TGO’s performance and progress on strategic priorities.
• Manges and prioritizes and TGO leadership external conference engagements to ensure value for Teva
• Proactively identify performance risks and secure the achievement of TGO objectives and KPIs.
• Analyze market intelligence and internal trends to advise the EVP, TGO and Operations Leadership Team and to ensure TGO remain competitive.
• Lead cross-TGO strategic projects, as needed.
• Enable a positive work environment and a high performing culture.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study required. MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in disciplines requiring strong strategic planning and facilitation skills.
• Leadership experience in global pharmaceutical operations, required.
• Previous experience or training with management consulting strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to organize, lead and execute on a variety of assignments, managing complex projects and driving for results.
• Strong strategic agility, broad perspective, business and financial acumen.
• Sound problem-solving, effective decision making, conceptual and analytical abilities.
• Proven diplomacy and interpersonal skills including cross-functional teamwork and strong multi-cultural skills.
• Ability to craft and deliver clear and concise communication, influence audiences, and lead change management both internally and externally.

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• Develop and deploy TPM methodologies, including Autonomous Maintenance and Focused Improvement
• Align TPM rollout with TLMS principles and site maturity levels
• Design and implement global reliability tools (e.g., FMEA, RCM, Root Cause Analysis)
• Lead cross-site benchmarking and best practice sharing for both technical and operational excellence solutions
• Support collaboration with Global TLMS Pillar leaders and drive proper synergies and integration with the rest of the journey
• Support cultural change and capability building in maintenance and engineering teams
• Collaborate with site teams to implement TPM pillars and measure impact on Overall Equipment Effectiveness and downtime
• Define (in coordination with global Key performance Indicators program), align and track TPM-specific Key performance indicators and improvement program/roadmaps
• Conduct reliability assessments and develop action plans to address identified gaps
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to build TPM capabilities across sites
• Provide on the floor, hands-on support to tackle major losses for the sites. Coaching the team on how to tackle losses using the TLMS tools
• Monitor and report on the progress of TPM initiatives and their impact on operational performance
• Establish good engineering practices related to maintenance as well as building community of practices and knowledge hubs
• Co-design TPM roadmap and TPM steps evolution for advanced problem solving tools like Work point analysis, Advanced condition based analysis tools, In depth analysis on recurrent breakdown, etc.
• Support in person and remote Pillar assessment as key enable for site phase progression
• The role requires more than 30% travel time

You are

• A leader with demonstrated success in leading reliability improvement initiatives across all sites
• Someone with an analytical mindset and ability to interpret data and drive decisions
• Strong facilitator with coaching skills for cultural and behavioral change trough remote and on site support
• Experienced in conducting training sessions and workshops for engineering teams
• Fluent in English

You have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• More than 10 years of experience in maintenance, reliability, Operational excellence or continuous improvement roles in a manufacturing environment in pharma, food, or automotive industry
• Hands-on experience with Total Productive Maintenance implementation and Lean Manufacturing systems and related pillars
• Deep knowledge of maintenance strategies and reliability engineering principles
• Experience with tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Reliability-Centered Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness analysis
• Experience in implementing predictive maintenance strategies using SAP PM
• Proven track record in managing global spare parts inventory and optimization project
• Lean Manufacturing or Total Productive Maintenance certification (i.e. from Japan institute of Plant Maintenance or Black belt); Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent is preferred
• Proven experience in management of change for organizational and technical initiatives

VP, Head of Engineering Center of Excellence

Miha Pongrac
Human Resources

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• Scheduling, preparation, conduct, documentation and follow-up of assigned GxP audits in accordance with Teva corporate standards
• Initial assessment of audit deficiencies, corrective and preventive actions, and overall vendor/site compliance status based on regulatory GMP requirements and specific Teva requirements
• Communication to stakeholders on potential risk and product impact from observations and GMP deficiencies found during your audits
• Provide support to Teva site with supplier qualification issues and supplier risk assessment based on audit result when required/requested
• Support notification to management process in case of critical audit findings in collaboration with audit regional lead and audit plan owner
• Regular participation in GMP trainings (internal/external)
• Must be able to travel approximately 50% --both domestic and international

• Undergraduate/BSc degree in applicable discipline required
• Minimum 7 years of experience required as a Quality Auditor in a regulated pharmaceutical environment with a minimum of 50 audits performed in a Lead Auditor role
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes
• Typically resolves complex problems or problems where precedent may not exist, takes a new perspective using existing solutions
• Participates in project teams
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience of audit management and execution
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance
• Strong working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the rules governing medicinal products in the European Union, WHO and other regulatory requirements
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Experience preparing technical/complex written materials that are accurate, clear, logical, well organized and grammatically sound
• Contact with Regional leaders, Global Audit Group team members, and External Vendors
• Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to work in cross functional teams, prioritize workloads, and be responsible for the expected deliverables
• Manage problem solving and conflicts effectively within the team
• Innovative/creative in the areas of his/her work
• Willingness to challenge boundaries
• Organization and attention to detail
• Adaptable to change
• Contribute beyond self to the learning and growth of others

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Web Lead to oversee our global website and digital channel governance. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in web management and digital channels. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across different time zones, particularly in the US, to ensure the effective governance and optimization of our digital channels.

• Build digital capabilities as a Center of Excellence in website creation and performance.
• Serve as a focal point and trusted advisor to stakeholders, supporting new requests and enabling content engagement solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various time zones, focusing on US-based stakeholders.
• Build digital skills and knowledge within the local website owner community.
• Use research, insights, and best practices to improve website effectiveness.
• Evolve and expand external platform solutions to meet business needs.
• Strategically plan and manage corporate global and local websites, including content, design, features, and prioritization.
• Ensure consistency and quality of web content across all digital channels.
• Develop and implement best practices for web management and digital channel governance.
• Monitor and analyze web performance metrics for continuous improvement.
• Implement new tools and tactics to increase user engagement with a balanced content and channel approach.
• Lead digital channel registry and governance.
• Provide risk management governance, including digital channel guidance, policy updates, and training.
• Work closely with PV, Compliance, Legal, Medical, and Regulatory teams to identify and reduce digital risks.
• Actively manage and expand the global Digital Channels Registry to meet new requirements.

• University Degree: Business Administration, International Business, Management or other relevant degree
• Proven experience in web management and digital channel governance
• Strong understanding of digital marketing and web technologies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders in different time zones, especially in the US
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Knowledge of the Episerver CMS is a bonus
• Knowledge of HTML is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, organized and positive personality
• Comfortable building consensus across several stakeholders across cultures

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