Site General Manager, Runcorn

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Teva is a global pharmaceutical leader and the world's largest generic medicines producer, committed to improving health and increasing access to quality health solutions worldwide. Our employees are at the core of our success, with colleagues in over 80 countries delivering the world's largest medicine cabinet to 200 million people every day. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of products and solutions for patients and we've built a promising pipeline centered around our core therapeutic areas. We are continually developing patient-centric solutions and significantly growing both our generic and specialty medicines business through investment in research and development, marketing, business development and innovation. This is how we improve health and enable people to live better, healthier lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

We are currently looking to recruit a Site General Manager to head up our Runcorn Site, UK. This position will lead site activities and be accountable for operational results as defined by EHS, Quality, Service and Cost, providing TEVA with a competitive advantage. We specialise in manufacturing difficult-to-make medicines that improve the lives of patients all over the world - including treatments for multiple sclerosis, migraine, cancer and various respiratory conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the cascade of Teva's global and segment strategies to the Runcorn 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 a large number of New Product Launches annually
• Engage, enable, and develop the UK workforce, ensuring that the required leadership, technical and operational capabilities are in place to deliver the Runcorn 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, with corporate approval, TEVA to local (and country) authorities and community leaders.

Relevant Scientific or Business Degree:

• Academic Background (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering)

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.
• Deep Knowledge of the Pharma industry, market trends, market 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.

Skills:

• Strong cultural awareness and ability to engage with local 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.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing/Operations

SVP Complex Manufacturing & Supply Operations, IE EU OPS

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