Site General Manager, Troyan

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 in search for qualified candidate for the key role of Site General Manager - Troyan, based in Troyan, Bulgaria.

The opportunity

The General Manager for the Troyan site in Bulgaria will be instrumental in leading an important sites in the network. He/she will provide the leadership, direction, and overall oversight of the site with 280 employees. It oversees annual prod-ex of ~ 12,2M$, with Raw materials - all together ~ 65M$ budget management. The Site GM will have the responsibility for Production, Quality, MS&T, HR, Supply Chain, EHS, Engineering, and Finance and will be responsible to ensure that the corporate strategy is executed efficiently and effectively. He/she will need to be an exceptional leader who can deal with a high degree of complexity and the introduction of new technologies, with strong problem solving and transformational mindset and OPEX [lean] skills.

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.
 
This role requires someone skilled in building a strong team culture and in developing capabilities as well as leadership skills. Specific responsibilities include:

•    Build and shape the employee workforce at every level.
•    Build and evolve the employee culture and mindset.
•    Support the ongoing remediation, which requires strong technical, quality and GMP leadership. A strong technical background would be a plus.
•    Balance short-term operational delivery and improvement needs with implementation of a longer-term strategic plan for the site – transformation ahead, need to plan long-range plan.
•    Support Teva’s Corporate Goals – Understand & contribute to the achievement of Teva’s goals at the regional and global levels.
•    Responsible for completing all training requirements and maintaining 100% 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), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) 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:

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, BSc in Engineering or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
•    Minimum10+ years of progressive work experience in a business-facing or manufacturing setting.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

•    Basic understanding of the Teva portfolio and practical experience in the relevant technologies required.
•    Adequate practical experience working in a regulated production facility (production and/or packaging) required.
•    Basic experience in a global function – gaining a perspective broader than the plant.
•    Advanced experience in regulatory inspections, investigations and discussions/interactions with regulatory bodies required.
•    Comprehensive experience working in multiple plants, within different regions and with different technologies, if possible.
•    Industry networking experience – membership in trade associations – leverage thought leadership and next practices within Teva environment.
•    Expert level knowledge and experience with OPEX behaviors, principles and tools required, with a demonstrated successful OPEX transformational leadership.

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.

Reports To

SVP, Solids Manufacturing & Supply Operations

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