Head of Engineering (m/f/d)
Ulm, Germany, 89079
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.
Mission and role
The Head of (m/f/d) Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership for all engineering functions at the biopharmaceutical manufacturing site and is responsible for the performance and results of the Engineering department in accordance with the site's strategy.
This role is responsible for ownership of all the plant and campus technical and maintenance aspects, provides guidance to the Site Leadership Team regarding engineering, implications on production capacity, resources, equipment and facilities.
In your new role you oversee the engineering maintenance and facility management activities, including engineering projects, production equipment, utilities and facility maintenance. Furthermore you plan, validate, control and approve all engineering decisions, documentation, resources, budget and forecasts.
You ensure that equipment, systems and all facility-related issues are adequately handled in compliance with Quality, EHS&S and cGMP guidelines, so system and manufacturing assets and equipment are reliable, available and preserve their value to accomplish the site's mission.
Last but not least you implement, localize and maintain Teva Engineering standards and EHS&S standards, ensuring site compliance with relevant global and local legislation and adherence to best practice as appropriate.
Who are we looking for
You have:
- Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a senior engineering leadership role within biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or life sciences manufacturing.
- Deep knowledge of FDA, EU GMP, and ICH regulations as they apply to pharmaceutical facilities and engineering systems.
- Proven track record of building and leading high-performing, multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience with biopharmaceutical unit operations (upstream cell culture, downstream purification, fill-finish) highly preferred.
- Expertise in pharmaceutical facility systems: HVAC, WFI/PW systems, clean steam, cleanrooms, CIP/SIP, process piping (ASME BPE).
- Familiarity with digital manufacturing technologies (automation, MES, DCS, SCADA) is highly valued.
- Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence at all organizational levels, including C-suite and regulatory inspectors.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost estimation, and business case development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical issues for non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated change management and organizational transformation capabilities.
- Very good written and spoken communication skills in English and preferably in German
How We´ll Take Care of You
At Teva
- we take care of your health (among other things through a company health management system, a company doctor, physiotherapy, sports activities and a company canteen)
- you have time for your family (through our own company kindergarten and holiday camps for school children, as well as 30 days of vacation)
- you can develop your potential to the fullest (through a comprehensive virtual training program)
- your achievements are valued accordingly (e.g. through recognition and Senior-Leaders-Programs, as well as various company events)
- we think together with you about your future (e.g. through a company pension scheme)
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.
Function
Reports to
Site General Manager
Contact
Judith Horn
Human Resources
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