Associate Director, MS&T - TAPI

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Associate Director, MS&T - TAPI

Teva

Prigorje Brdovecko, Croatia

How you’ll spend your day

executing and managing all tasks of the MS&T organizational unit;
ensuring the conditions for entire work in the organizational unit is performed in a safe manner, in terms of people's health and that all equipment is preserved;
improving existing production procedures with the aim of achieving better results, increasing robustness, and raising the indices related to ecologically acceptable and safe production to a higher level;
determining and verifying critical parameters that follow certain production processes;
helping in eliminating production issues (troubleshooting);
conducting experiments and valorizing the results necessary for the introduction of new suppliers of certain raw materials into the production process;
actively participating in the introduction of new products into production (product transfer);
improving existing and introducing new techniques and technologies in all areas of work, especially with the aim of improving production processes and regulations;
optimizing and expanding of new procedures with the intention of applying them in industrial production;
monitoring professional monographs and regulatory publications and writing expert opinions and expertise in the field;
responsibility for the quality and credibility of the documentation produced in the organizational unit, which serves as a basis for changing production regulations;
answering questions of regulatory agencies and other inspection services;
participating in the selection of equipment, preparation of specifications, supervision of its implementation and verification;
solving scientific and professional problems related to the field of work;
managing API development projects.

Your experience and qualifications

Master's degree in natural sciences, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, or a related field; an MBA is considered a valuable asset;
At least 10 years of experience in Pharmaceutical environment, particularly in API or intermediates manufacturing;
Proven leadership capabilities, with strong interpersonal skills to motivate, guide, and inspire a high-performing team;
Strategic mindset, capable of thinking critically and aligning procurement strategies with overall business goals;
Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to build, influence, and maintain effective relationships across internal and external stakeholders;
Independent decision-making skills, with the ability to work autonomously and resolve challenges efficiently;
Strong analytical expertise, capable of deriving actionable insights from complex data and presenting them effectively to stakeholders;
Innovative mindset, with a focus on finding creative solutions to complexed challenges and driving continuous improvement;
Agility and adaptability, thriving in dynamic environments and effectively managing changing priorities;
Collaborative approach, with the ability to navigate cross-functional environments and foster teamwork;
Multicultural competence, with a history of working successfully across various cultures and geographies;
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, enabling clear and effective communication.