Associate Director Site Engineering

Who we are

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 currently looking for a motivated professional for the position of Associate Director Engineering, located in Troyan.

The opportunity

Associate Director Engineering will have responsibility of leading Troyan engineering team and ensure availability, functionality & reliability of production equipment, facilities & utilities to enable current and future production flow in a safe, quality and cost effective manner.

How you’ll spend your day

•    Ensure Equipment Functionality & Reliability - Maintain all production equipment, facilities and utilities in an effective operating and compliance state.
•    Equipment Qualification, Documentation & Change Control - Ensure that installations and changes to equipment and systems are carried out, qualified, and documented according to approved protocols, change control procedures and in compliance with relevant cGMP and corporate requirements.
•    Planning – Support site’s roadmap for required facility upgrades and investments, including rationale, ROI, etc., in order to ensure business continuity aligned with quality & EHS requirements and with the global strategy
•    Implement New Technologies & Equipment - Initiate and lead introduction of new assets, equipment and systems that will contribute to the business strategic direction, in accordance with approved change control procedures
•    Engineering Compliance - Provide necessary guidance to ensure compliance with all applicable external and internal regulations and requirements regarding Quality and EHS in the scope of Engineering.
•    Initiate & Apply Operational Excellence Programs - Drive Continuous Improvement to meet world-class manufacturing standards using Operational Excellence principles while continuously developing Engineering best practices.
•    Manage Engineering Budget - Run an efficient and effective Engineering activity through managing the Engineering
•    Collaborating Member of the Global Engineering Network - Implement global best practices and actively share knowledge and lessons learned to contribute and support a high professional level of engineering globally.
•    Manage Engineering Suppliers - Serve as Troyan site representative in communication with suppliers, subcontractors and planning firms regarding the site’s assets, equipment, systems and maintenance services. Supervise their activity to ensure efficient and effective work and to ensure Teva’s business interests and global agreements and standards are well kept.

Your experience and qualifications

•    Relevant Engineering education (College Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Facility)
•    Relevant Master's degree is a plus
•    Maintenance experience in a relevant industrial production environment
•    Project management skills
•    Facility and utility systems management skills
•    Experience and knowledge in production environment and product types
•    Experience and knowledge in production and packaging process and equipment
•    Ability to interpret and localize specifications and standards
•    Deep understanding of cGMP, GEP, EHS and applicable local regulations
•    Ability to govern Engineering site budget 
•    Strong people management skills
•    Excellent collaboration skills and ability to engage and empower employees. 
•    Focused on business impact and actionable recommendations 
•    Fluent in English language

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

•    Position in an international pharmaceutical company, known for its good practices, high standards and requirements
•    Long-term employment and career path
•    Competitive remuneration 
•    Additional benefits – additional health insurance, car allowance, etc.
•     Opportunity for development
•     Regular working hours
•     Assistance in case of relocation

Make a difference with Teva Pharmaceuticals

If this position is of interest to you and you meet the criteria, please send us your CV.
We are going to contact only shortlisted applicants. All personal data is protected by the law and will be treated in confidence.

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