Senior Director, Operational Safety - Americas

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The opportunity

This section is where we attract the attention of potential candidates and sell the role. How has the role come about? What makes it appealing? What are the key responsibilities? How is the role better with Teva than with another company? Wherever possible, we should bring through the essence of This position is responsible for the oversight of the site Environmental, Health and Safety Program to ensure compliance with all federal and state EPA, OSHA and DOT regulations. This position oversees internal and external audits, risk analysis, hazard assessments, etc. This position also develops and implements programs to support safety culture. 

How you’ll spend your day

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments. 

•    Responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements. 
•    Responsible for the facilitation of recognition, evaluation and control of environmental and occupational hazards.
•    Responsible for ensuring compliance with all EH&S documentation such as OSHA 300 log, environmental permits, DOT shipping documents and training.
•    Responsible for the oversight of internal environmental, health and safety audits to identify actual or potential hazards, institute corrective measures and follow up to ensure consistency. 
•    Respond to product safety requests for experimental & commercial materials including EH&S technology transfers, SDS’s, development and toxicity testing.
•    Responsible for advising senior staff regarding current regulatory requirements and status, and pending legislation that may affect the business.
•    Responsible for completing all training requirements and maintaining compliance with all assignments.   
•    Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Batch Record instructions. 
•    Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Your experience and qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered. 

Education/Certification/Experience:
•    Requires an undergraduate degree or equivalent with a minimum of10 year’s progressively relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
•    Requires understanding of federal and state requirements for environmental health and safety or related area(s) and controlled substances handling or related area(s).
•    Requires knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and lab procedures.
•    Requires experience with and an in-depth knowledge of cGMP and other applicable industry regulatory requirements as they relate to the production of pharmaceutical products and associated quality systems.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
•    Computer proficiency with comprehensive working knowledge of MS Office products, Learning Management Systems (LMS), ERP system such as SAP or Oracle and manufacturing/quality systems such as Trackwise and Qdocs.
•    Self-directed with ability to organize and prioritize work. 
•    Ability to motivate, influence and lead others with and/or without direct supervisory authority.
•    Ability to positively manage conflict, provide difficult feedback and negotiate resolution.
•    Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships between teams, departments, business units and external partners.
•    Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and decision making.
•    Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and provide coaching, mentoring and encouragement to help others improve their knowledge or skills.
•    Ability to communicate effectively with excellent written and oral communication skills.
•    Ability to analyze information and create metrics relevant to the business objectives.
•    Project management and advanced presentation skills preferred.

Problem Solving:
•    Proactively works on problems of a complex scope where evaluation of contributing factors requires the analysis of situations or data and an in-depth knowledge and evaluation of various known and unknown factors.
•    Seeks out all resources when selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results.
•    Acts independently and proactively to direct method and procedure for problem resolution.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:    Up to 10%

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: 

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls. 

Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan. 

Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays. 

Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance. 

Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.  

The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.   

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Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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