Site Quality Head

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.

The opportunity

Join the TAPI Quality organization in an exciting and crucial role as Site Quality Head of Teva-Tech and Plantex sites in Israel. You will lead a team of about 90 colleagues taking care of Quality Assurance, Quality System, Quality Compliance and Quality Control at the sites.. While reporting directly to the VP Quality of TAPI, you will be part of the sites' Leadership Team, working integrated with its members.

How you'll spend your day

• Lead Quality- Lead the site's Quality team in establishing and maintaining quality at the site in accordance with Teva's global standards, regulatory guidelines and CGXP compliance requirements. Maintain high standards of quality at the site through managing and continuously improving the effectiveness of quality processes and systems.
• Manage Team and Resources- Identify, develop, and retain qualified people to lead the implementation of quality processes. Run an efficient and effective Quality organization through managing the Quality site budget and Quality resources.
• Drive a Sustainable Culture of Quality- Lead the site's Quality team. As an influential member of the site's leadership team, create, develop and maintain a culture of enhancing quality throughout the entire site operation.
• Embed Quality into the Site's Leadership- Ensure Quality is embedded in the management team's decision-making and how they view and drive their site's operational activities
• Independent Authority- Maintain position as an independent and autonomous authority on all quality related decisions.
• Manage Regulatory Relations- Develop productive and proactive relationships with regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate with Quality Leadership- Share best practices, challenges and lessons learned within the site across the Quality organization in order to improve the performance of quality globally.
  
   

Your experience and qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working as Manager in a manufacturing site, with at least 5 years in Quality and/or Compliance, with extensive exposure to site operations. 
• Bachelor/Master of Science (Chemistry/Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Pharmacy) or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of local GxP requirements as well as international Authorities, including USFDA and EMA
• Adequate experience in Compliance and Health Authority interaction. Working knowledge of audit and inspection management, response writing and CAPA management
• Advanced communication and negotiation skills, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent presentation skills. 
• Ability to work with various organizational leadership levels and in a team environment across multiple roles.
• Energetic and committed to continuous improvement to evolving compliance expectations.
• Proactive orientation, self-motivated, flexible, and innovative way of thinking.
• Intercultural sensibility
• Fluency in Hebrew and English
  
   

Reports To

Vice President Quality AMSO

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