Director Sterile Operational Quality Assurance

Date: Apr 18, 2026

Location:

Kfar Saba, Israel, 4410202

Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals

Job Id: 67091

We Are Teva

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Our Team, Your Impact

The Director of Sterile Operational Quality Assurance is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for all Quality Assurance activities related to sterile manufacturing at the Kfar Saba site. This role ensures compliance with global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, EU‑GMP, Annex 1) and Teva Quality Standards while fostering a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and inspection readiness.

The role leads the sterile QA organization, supports routine operations, manages critical quality systems, and partners cross‑functionally to maintain a robust aseptic operation aligned with Teva’s business objectives and “Pivot to Growth” strategy.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

Leadership & Strategy
Lead Sterile Operational QA, including team management, development, and execution of quality strategies to ensure compliance, supply reliability, and continuous improvement.
Quality Systems & Compliance
Oversee key quality systems (deviations, investigations, CAPA, change controls, complaints, batch review) and approve critical documents and regulatory responses.
Aseptic & Sterile Oversight
Provide expert oversight of aseptic manufacturing (Grade A/B/C, isolators, validations, environmental monitoring) in line with EU GMP Annex 1.
Regulatory Inspections
Lead inspection readiness and serve as primary QA contact for regulatory audits (FDA, EMA, MoH).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Operations, Engineering, QC, Supply Chain, and Global QA to drive alignment and operational excellence.
Continuous Improvement
Monitor KPIs, identify gaps, and lead ongoing quality and performance improvements.

Your Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, with at least 7 years in sterile / aseptic operations.
Proven experience leading QA teams and managing complex sterile production environments.
Strong knowledge of global GxP regulations (FDA, EU GMP, ICH) and sterile manufacturing regulatory expectations.
Demonstrated success in inspection management and regulatory interaction.
Experience with global Quality Management Systems (e.g., Veeva, TrackWise).

Salary Range

How We’ll Take Care of You

At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community.  When it comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way. 

Reports To

Sr Dir, Site Quality Head

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