Site General Manager, Kfar Saba

Who we are

We touch the lives of over 200 million patients every day, and billions every year. After all, everyone needs healthcare or medication at some point. Yet until today, you may not have heard of us.

We're TEVA, a global pharmaceutical company, committed to increasing access to high-quality healthcare to patients around the world.

The opportunity

The Kfar Saba site plays an important role at Teva, therefore, the Site GM has lots of interaction with leaders in the Business, Marketing, Sales and R&D areas. This will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to quickly gain visibility and exposure and fulfil his / hers career goals. The career progression opportunities offered at TEVA are a key part of our attractive job package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the cascade of Teva's global strategies to Kfar Saba Site and develop and lead the execution of the Site Mission and Master Plan
• Lead the achievement of Performance Objectives in the areas of Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability, Quality & Compliance, Customer Supply, and financial performance
• Lead the introduction of new manufacturing technologies and New Product Launches annually
• Engage, enable and develop the KFS workforce of ~900 colleagues, ensuring that the required leadership, technical and operational capabilities are in place to deliver the Kfar Saba Mission and Site Master Plan.
• Ensure site competitiveness by continuously improving processes using Teva's Operational Excellence (OPEX) Operating Processes, Leadership System and Mind-sets and Behaviours
• Represent TEVA to local (and country) authorities and community leaders.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of the relevant science and pharmaceutical processes at the site.
• Knowledge and understanding of process, technology, quality issues etc.
• Understanding of all disciplines represented on the site leadership team.
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated track record in Operational Excellence
• Cross-functional understanding in multiple related disciplines (quality & supply chain as core, others important but not required).
• Advanced knowledge of cGMP, Validation, and local / Global regulations.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including market trends, dynamics, and competitive intelligence
• Understanding of environment, health and safety (EHS) as it relates to the site.
• Excellent understanding of the pharmaceutical product lifecycle as well as knowledge and/or experience in product and tech transfer.

Relevant Experience:

• Previous experience as a general manager of an operational site is a must
• Basic understanding of the Teva portfolio and practical experience in the relevant technologies required (Oral Solid Dosage, Steriles, Biologics Drug Products, Dug Device Combination products)
• Experience working in a regulated production facility (production and/or packaging) required.
• 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
• Expert level knowledge and experience with OPEX behaviors, principles and tools required, with a demonstrated successful OPEX transformational leadership
• Excellent problem solver and ability to generate innovative solutions to broad range of issues; sees bigger picture and looks to the longer term
• Outstanding people leadership and track record of people capability-building
• Demonstrated track record of transformational change leadership
• Superb communication skills and ability to influence across the broadest of constituencies
• Ability to set ambitious and realistic targets, drive for results and build accountability
• Experience working in a complex, global environment
• A strong track record of people management and leadership skills acquired in a multicultural environment

Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant Scientific or Business Degree
• Academic Background (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering)
• Strong cultural awareness and ability to engage with diverse workforce
• Demonstrated ability to build a high performing Site Leadership Team (SLT)
• Strong skills in Communication, Employee Engagement, Coaching and Capability-Building at all levels.
• Ability to leverage personal technical knowledge to communicate effectively.
• Advanced ability to analyse metrics and proactively implement action.
• Advanced portfolio and complexity leadership/management skills

Already Working @TEVA?

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