Associate Director, MS&T - TAPI Date: Jan 16, 2025 Location: Prigorje Brdovecko, Croatia, 10291 Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals Job Id: 60254 **Who we are** TAPI is the leading international supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). With the industry's broadest portfolio including over 350 API products. We are the go-to global supplier for APIs, supporting 80% of top 50 global pharmaceutical companies. We are proud of our reliable history in the generic API industry dating back over 80 years, and the fact we are considered to be one of the most trusted API suppliers, these enable TAPI to lead the industry, based on our experience, expertise, technologies, and exceptional customer service. Our employees are at the core of our success. Our Headquartered is in Israel, TAPI employs more than 4,000 professionals at 14 sites worldwide. Our state-of-the-art production facilities are located in Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Israel, Mexico and India. Our significant ongoing investment in R&D generates a steady flow of APIs, enabling timely introduction of new products to market. **How you’ll spend your day** • executing and managing all tasks of the MS&T organizational unit • ensuring the conditions for entire work in the organizational unit is performed in a safe manner, in terms of people's health and that all equipment is preserved • improving existing production procedures with the aim of achieving better results, increasing robustness, and raising the indices related to ecologically acceptable and safe production to a higher level • determining and verifying critical parameters that follow certain production processes • helping in eliminating production issues (troubleshooting) • conducting experiments and valorizing the results necessary for the introduction of new suppliers of certain raw materials into the production process • actively participating in the introduction of new products into production (product transfer) • improving existing and introducing new techniques and technologies in all areas of work, especially with the aim of improving production processes and regulations • optimizing and expanding of new procedures with the intention of applying them in industrial production • monitoring professional monographs and regulatory publications and writing expert opinions and expertise in the field • responsibility for the quality and credibility of the documentation produced in the organizational unit, which serves as a basis for changing production regulations • answering questions of regulatory agencies and other inspection services • participating in the selection of equipment, preparation of specifications, supervision of its implementation and verification • solving scientific and professional problems related to the field of work • managing API development projects **Your experience and qualifications** • Master's degree in natural sciences, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, or a related field; an MBA is considered a valuable asset • At least 10 years of experience in Pharmaceutical environment, particularly in API or intermediates manufacturing • Proven leadership capabilities, with strong interpersonal skills to motivate, guide, and inspire a high-performing team • Strategic mindset, capable of thinking critically and aligning procurement strategies with overall business goals • Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to build, influence, and maintain effective relationships across internal and external stakeholders • Independent decision-making skills, with the ability to work autonomously and resolve challenges efficiently • Strong analytical expertise, capable of deriving actionable insights from complex data and presenting them effectively to stakeholders • Innovative mindset, with a focus on finding creative solutions to complexed challenges and driving continuous improvement • Agility and adaptability, thriving in dynamic environments and effectively managing changing priorities • Collaborative approach, with the ability to navigate cross-functional environments and foster teamwork • Multicultural competence, with a history of working successfully across various cultures and geographies • Fluency in English, both written and spoken, enabling clear and effective communication **Already Working @TEVA?** If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees. Use the following link to search and apply:Internal Career Site (https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte\_company=1080030P) The internal career site is available from your home network as well. If you have trouble accessing your EC account, please contact your local HR/IT partner. **Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment** 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. 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