External Manufacturing Project Expert / Project Manager

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As a global leader in generic medicines with a strong innovative portfolio, we are all in for better health.

Teva Pharmaceuticals has been developing and producing medicines for more than 120 years. Along with our established presence in generics, we have significant research and operations supporting our growing portfolio of innovative medicines and biopharmaceutical products.

Today, our portfolio of around 3,600 products is among the largest of any pharmaceutical company in the world. Nearly 200 million people in 60 countries benefit from one of Teva's quality medicines every day. We invest in research and development of innovative medicines, generic drugs and biosimilars, carrying on the legacy of more than a century of finding new ways to help patients improve their lives. This defines our values as a company and characterizes how we do business and approach medicine.

This defines how we do business and motivates thousands of Teva employees all over the world, every single day.
Learn more at www.tevapharm.com.

In Bulgaria Teva (known as Actavis until 2020) is the largest employer in the pharmaceutical industry with near 1700 employees in the two manufacturing plants (Dupnitsa and Troyan), sales and marketing organization and in a number of global corporate functions based in our country. We believe that each and every one of us should have access to quality medicines that help manage illness, fight infection or simply support overall health. Learn more at www.teva.bg.

We are looking for motivated and solution-oriented candidate for the position of External Manufacturing Project Expert / Project Manager, based in Sofia.
 

The opportunity

Hiring for this role will be done at an External Manufacturing Project Expert or Project Manager level, depending on the experience of the selected candidate.

Projects are most often Technical Transfers to External Suppliers, Complex Material Changes, BD and R&D Launches, as well other complex projects with critical business impact which require strong PM support.

External Manufacturing Project Expert / Project Manager ensures that projects are executed in line with the milestones and budget, acts pro-active and timely on changes that affect the completion of the project. The External Manufacturing Project Expert / Project Manager sets priorities, manages the project team, identifies risks, ensures continues supply and business operations and full compliance of the project with GMP, GxP and Teva standards.

All External Manufacturing projects require skills to act in a matrix organization, with a focus on external parties in the EMEA region

How you’ll spend your day

•    Prepares project plan, including set of deliverables, milestones and activities from both parties, ensures alignment on these deliverables and the allocated budget for these
•    Responsible for stakeholder engagement and feedback provision, risk assessment and mitigation planning
•    Leads a cross-functional project team and ensures they all deliver according to the agreed plan and timelines; present projects status on a regular basis to Teva Senior management, escalates when needed to the project sponsor and suggests alternative solutions
•    Supports negotiations of service agreements, to agree between parties on deliverables, timelines and costs
•    Drives or supports process improvement initiatives related to the
•    Supports sourcing plan and supplier evaluation process for new project as required
•    Demonstrates appropriate communication to all project stakeholders (internally and externally)
 

Your experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in life science/technical sciences and/or MBA
• Experience and proven track record in a project manager or program manager role in industrial, chemical or pharmaceutical industry
• Broad knowledge and hands on experience with Project Management principles and tools
• Experience and knowledge of pharmaceutical specifics like GMP, GxP, changes control, quality, manufacturing process, RA landscape
• Experience in managing projects within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly site transfers and product launches, will be considered a key advantage.
• Previous experience involving interaction with CMOs (Contract Manufacturing Organizations) will be considered a plus.
  Fluency in English
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Strong Goal orientation, Ability to adapt quickly to changing environment and priorities,
• Team player

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

•   Dynamic and challenging work environment in one of the world leading pharmaceutical company and the biggest pharmaceutical company in Bulgaria
•    Competitive remuneration bound with performance
•    Additional healthcare insurance
•    Transportation allowance and additional flexible benefits
•    Flexible working hours and option to work from home as per the company policy
•    Opportunity for development

Make a difference with Teva Pharmaceuticals

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, send us your CV in English. 

Please, kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. All personal data is protected by law and will be treated in confidence

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