Production Director

Who we are

Sindan, part of Teva Group, is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to oncology treatments, founded in 1991, within the structure of the Research Department of the Bucharest Oncology Institute. In 2000, Sindan was certified according to Good Manufacturing Practice quality standards and currently delivers products to over 75 countries worldwide.
In March 2006, the Icelandic group Actavis bought Sindan and in 2016, Teva acquired the generics division (Actavis Generics) of the global manufacturer Allergan (same year, Sindan became part of Teva group). 
Following this global acquisition, Teva's portfolio in Romania expanded by taking over the oncology drug factory intended for both domestic consumption and export – Sindan Pharma.
Teva is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry with a portfolio of over 3,500 products in over 60 countries. Every day, nearly 200 million people around the world take a Teva medicine. 
Since Teva was founded in 1901 in Jerusalem, our way of working has been shaped by people who have remained faithful to our humble beginnings. Our leadership has been driven by tenacity, entrepreneurial spirit and ambition to improve people's lives. 
Currently, Teva covers the treatment needs of hundreds of thousands of patients in Romania with an extensive portfolio of generics, innovatives, OTC and cosmetic medicines, intended for the following therapeutic areas: Neurology, Psychiatry, Hematology, Respiratory, Oncology, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Pain, Endocrinology. 
Teva Romania objective is to remain a company with an extensive and diversified portfolio, which responds to currently unmet therapeutic needs through new products to be launched in the innovative portfolio and not only.

The opportunity

At Teva, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of millions. As our Production Director in Bucharest, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing excellence—driving production strategies, ensuring compliance with GMP, and leading high-performing teams that produce quality medicines safely, efficiently, and consistently. This is more than a leadership role—this is your opportunity to shape the future of pharmaceutical production in a collaborative, fast-evolving environment.

How you’ll spend your day

• Oversee end-to-end production operations, including manufacturing, planning, and storage, in compliance with GMP and internal quality systems.
• Approve and implement production plans and ensure execution meets targets for quality, timelines, and efficiency.
• Champion compliance by ensuring procedures, production orders, and documentation align with quality and regulatory standards.
• Lead investigations into deviations and non-conformities, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and technology, continuously seeking improvements in cost, quality, and throughput.
• Manage production budgets and monitor key economic and technical indicators to ensure performance within targets.
• Direct and develop a skilled production team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, R&D, Validation, IT, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless flow of operations.

Your experience and qualifications

• University degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated production environments, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven operational excellence, expertise in GMP compliance, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices.
• Strong understanding of production planning, documentation standards, change control, and technical process optimization.
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and performance metrics in a regulated setting.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed organization, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Romanian language fluent.

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and a company car.
• Benefits package: meal vouchers, healthcare subscription to a private clinic.
• Highly professional team and organizational culture with strong values.
• Professional development within the company.
   

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