TAPI - Associate Director Manufacturing Science & Technology

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. Our employees are at the core of our success. Headquartered in Israel, TAPI employs more than 4,000 professionals at 14 sites worldwide.

Main Responsibilities And Activities

In the Manufacturing Science & Technology Department, we are looking for a brilliant profile reporting to the Site General Manager with the following responsibilities and activities:

• Lead the MS&T group on Santhià site, ensuring the necessary technical and scientific support to the manufacturing activities of commercial products aimed at process improvement and problem solving.
• Collaborate with other company functions to ensure the effective management of product manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with the Research and Development function to ensure robust industrialization/scaling, validation, and reliability during the development phase of new product manufacturing processes.
• Participate with other business functions in change management processes ensuring that all changes to processes and technologies used in the manufacturing processes of commercial products are carried out in line with company procedures and in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Support other company functions in the event of anomalies or deviations in the manufacturing processes of commercial products, ensuring technical and scientific support.
• Lead strategies for line optimization, cost reduction, competitiveness improvements, and new products introduction.
• Translate site's plan on mentioned projects/initiatives to a detailed production schedule in close cooperation with Site SC.
• Ensure workflow optimization and implement processes for manufacturing of new products.
• Understand changes in business needs and transfer them into strategy.
• Ensure quality of all manufactured products and maintain environmental regulations and standards.
• Be familiar with competition, industry trends, and technologies to recommend creative and innovative solutions.
• Participate in global project groups.
• Proactively share best practices, process improvements, and lessons learned across the Tapi Network.
• Execute product transfers and material changes under function responsibilities.
• Look after the wellbeing, safety, and health of the workforce.
• Drive employee engagement and motivation by fostering a team-based and caring environment.
• Lead the MS&T management team, track performance, and develop talent.
• Take an active role in promoting cross-site initiatives, teamwork, and collaboration across site’s functions.
  
  

Requirements

• Education: Chemistry/Engineering or equivalent; PhD is preferred.
• Ensure Quality Management System is fully in place where applicable in the function and within the area of responsibility maintaining total compliance with current GMP, GDP, and Data Integrity requirements.
• Ensure adherence to environment, health, and safety company requirements as well as legal obligations.
• At least 2 years of experience in the role.
• Managerial skills.
• Strong communication skills, top-down and bottom-up.
• Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
  
  

What we offer?

We try to take care of our employees, offering them small and large benefits. By way of example:

• Canteen
• Company Car
• Working flexibility for Caregivers and parents
• Coffee Key
• Recognition Program
• Welfare Platform
• Health agreement with medical centers of excellence
• Up to 2 days home office per week
• Highly inclusive and multicultural working environment
• Continuous learning and development programs (with full access to Linkedin Learning!)
  
  

Type of contract: long-term contract

Location and working program

Santhià (VC)

Teva's commitment to equal opportunities

Teva is committed to equal opportunities in the world of work. Our global policy requires equal employment opportunities to be provided regardless of age, race, religion, health, identity, gender expression, protected categories, or any other legally recognized status that is entitled to protection under applicable laws.