Head Emso Quality Apac jobs at Teva in Malaysia, George Town

• Manage a supply chain team of planner/buyers and respective team leaders, responsible for customer service, inventory and write offs
• Accountable for assessing demand forecasts, PO creation and PO fulfilment, supply chain execution in the region including SC master data, follow-ups, escalation with the supplier and the internal functions
• Harmonize, optimize and improve the processes and governance mechanisms to increase efficiency and compliant ways of working
• Manage market driven changes (artworks, demand fluctuations etc.) in order to ensure product compliance and to support market needs for all relevant supply chain activities
• Provide updates to senior leadership including identification of key milestones and resources which will include product introductions and transfers, as appropriate
• Routinely monitor team performance and initiate process improvements to ensure achievement of key KPIs like CSL, OTIF, GRs, inventory etc.
• Actively lead Goods Receipt, Cash Flow Management initiatives using all applicable levers under Supply Chain function purview
• Effectively collaborate with other functions like Quality, Procurement, MS&T, LPCM, SRM and SRTs

Degree in engineering or master’s in science / pharmacy (engineering preferred)

15+ years of experience with significant experience of managing supply chain activities in an SAP environment.

Definition, implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System, organization and strategy for EMSO Quality

Assurance that current pharmaceutical guidelines and legal provisions applicable for the manufacturing, packaging and testing of Third Party Products are met.

• External Manufacturing & Supply Operations Quality Management System on regional (Asia Pacific) level : Develops, Implements, maintains and continuously improves quality processes and systems to ensure the quality oversight of commercial products manufactured, packaged, tested and released at Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO's)
• EMSO Quality Oversight about CMOs : Implements, monitors, and reinforces Corporate Quality and TGO Standards at the CMO sites or suppliers, consistent with the business objectives, to ensure the manufacture of high quality pharmaceutical products, in accordance with regulatory compliance, internal, local, and international requirements to protect Teva's global branding.
• Supplier Evaluation, Due Diligence and Qualification : Collaborates with EMSO and Global Quality on the identification and spearheads the selection process of CMOs for third party projects
• EMSO Proactive CMO / Supplier Management : Establishes a closer collaboration with strategic CMOs /suppliers by adopting the key account management approach. (Supplier Relationship Management)
• Auditing of CMO : Ensure establishment and approval of the annual EMSO EU and APAC supplier audit plan
• Compliance issue : Ensures the GMP and regulatory compliance for EMSO products manufactured in the APAC Region for all TEVA markets
• Launches : Ensures Compliance with Pharmaceutical Regulations and TEVA Standards
• Budget: Establishes an annual regional budget for EMSO Quality as part of the AOP process, taking into account variable influences like volume changes, projects, launches, acquisitions and divestments, strategic and compliance remediation work.

• 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and / or Quality Operations roles (QC/QA)
• Degree of Pharmacy, Chemistry or other related Natural sciences
• Understanding of TEVA`s Quality Management Systems and corporate management in relation to projects and business partnerships
• Strong Multifunctional leadership, relationship skills and people management skills
• Willingness to travel (40%)
• Ability to successful communicate and lead inclusion and diversity in line with TEVA´s Globa Leadership Principles
• Detailed knowledge of relevant international guidelines, broad knowledge of nalytical procedures and various manufacturing processes
• Several years of experience in negotiations with international suppliers and participation in GMP inspections / audits