Teva Senior Director Analytical Science & Technology 

Ireland, Waterford 

84989833

We would like to invite applications for the role of

• Anticipate and quantify technical, operational, and quality risks and plan contingencies for all assigned projects.
• Function as the point of contact and responsible for Quality global programs related to AS&T and consult with other global operational segments and Global Quality Compliance functions as well as with Strategy Project Management Officers (PMO).
• Oversee the Quality LRP projects related to AS&T, the progress, update, and execution, engage with contributors.
• Collaborate with QLT Members on defined projects; influence and continuously improve processes and governance structure related to Method Life cycle management.
• Consolidate information and create presentations for report out to Operation Leadership Team (OLT), Executive Management (EM), Compliance Boards, and Steering Committees.
• Maintain project database; develop baselines, track milestones, and communicate strategies and action plans. Hold routine project update meetings and provide agendas, minutes, and other status reports as required for projects related to AS&T.
• Manage timely availability of reports and presentations the QLT including progress reporting, AOP planning, risks / benefits, and impact assessments.
• Lead the community of SMEs for QC and organize and /or host regular and on demand meetings of the Global Quality Community.
• Lead the teams under Global Quality Quality’s ownership and guide the teams based in TEVA´s internal site laboratories.
• Manage globally the relationships and interface with internal stakeholders and external partners related to AS&T.
• Provide Leadership to sustain a customer focused, team-based organization.
• Ensures the planning, establishment, and management of work plans, required resources (headcount, expense, and capital) and expected capabilities to meet existing and future business needs.
• Ensure delivery of the annual budget plan submissions on time, manage the adherence to and communicate regular progress with all stakeholders.
• Actively manage talent, coaching and supporting the development of the Quality Leaders, foster teamwork and build capabilities at all levels. Ensure the development of a strong succession pipeline for key quality positions.
• Special projects as applicable and assigned.
• Nitrosamine Testing / Elemental Impurity Testing / other future global testing initiatives.
• Method Development / Method Validation.
• QC Harmonisation.
• QC Innovation & Technology.

Are you…

• Degree qualified - an advanced degree in Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy or related

• 10+ years of senior experience in Quality and Operations, 7+ years in a global leadership role

• Deep/thorough knowledge of global regulations (impacting Teva's business) with the ability to interpret and apply those requirements

• Eager and able to solve complex problems with multidisciplinary teams, and present multiple creative solutions
• Able to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, integrity, and discretion

• Advanced practical training in analytical testing and method development & validation
• Strong change management and operational excellence capabilities
• Excellent verbal, written, and people skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• Strong ability to influence stakeholders with dotted line or without reporting relationship
• Strong people management skills
• Strong client focus
• Strong MS Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical background, diligence, with excellent planning skills
• Excellent level in English
• Ability to work under pressure and to deliver on strict deadlines
• Initiative-taking with a can-do attitude and a desire to drive change in the organization
• Ability to build relationships across a global organization, work independently, build trust and to work efficiently with internal and external stakeholders
• Qualified Person eligibility is desirable
• Strong knowledge in method life cycle management such as method development/method validations /R&D & trouble shooting.
• Extensive experience in a variety of analytical technologies
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification
• GxP and Quality Compliance knowledge
• Deep understanding of expectation of the Health Authorities across the globe, (not only FDA).
• High Emotional Intelligence
• Effective and clear oral and written communication
• Crisis and Risk Management
• Planning & Organizing
• Capability to manage, lead and influence in a global environment
• Ability to master cultural diversity
• Ability to develop and execute Strategic / Long Range and Annual Business Plans
• Capacity planning and experience in budgets and headcount management
• Knowledge of Operational Excellence methodologies
• Project Management Skills
• Very Strong Analytical Know How & experience

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