Job Title:
Senior Director – Site Quality Head (Parsippany, NJ, USA)
Date Posted:
5 Sept 2025
Location:
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
Company:
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Job ID:
63901
Company Overview:
Teva Pharmaceuticals is a global leader in generic and innovative medicines, committed to making healthcare more affordable and accessible. Operating in nearly 60 countries, Teva produces many products listed on the WHO Essential Medicines List.
Role Overview:
The Senior Director, Site Quality Head provides strategic and operational leadership for all Quality functions at the site. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, maintains product quality, and fosters a strong culture of quality across Manufacturing, Packaging, and Laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy:
Lead the site Quality organization, including Quality Control, Microbiology, Quality Compliance, Quality Systems, and Quality Assurance operations.
Design, implement, monitor, and update the site Quality Program in collaboration with Site GM and Corporate Quality.
Act as a strategic partner within the site leadership team alongside Supply Chain, Project Management, R&D, MS&T, and Commercial teams.
Promote a sustainable culture of quality where employees are encouraged to speak openly and contribute to process improvement.
Provide effective quality leadership during internal, customer, and Health Authority inspections.
Quality Systems & Compliance:
Maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure products are manufactured, released, and distributed per cGMP requirements and registered specifications.
Identify quality risks and define proactive mitigation strategies to ensure product safety and efficacy.
Ensure CAPA commitments are implemented timely and effectiveness is monitored.
Ensure KPIs for quality are met and continuously improved.
Operations Oversight:
Oversee laboratory operations, including analytical site transfers, testing, and approval/rejection of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
Ensure equipment, facility, and utility systems are maintained and validated per requirements.
Manage delivery of quality data to site managers, Corporate Quality, and other stakeholders to support compliance and operational efficiency.
Plan, manage, and monitor the annual Quality Operations budget and team resources.
Experience & Qualifications:
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Pharmacy.
Preferred: Master’s or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Pharmacy.
Experience:
Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing site quality operations and leadership experience.
Proven track record in leading organizational change, efficiency improvements, and large teams.
Deep knowledge of cGMP requirements from local and international authorities (EMA, US FDA).
Expertise in manufacturing, packaging, technology transfer, CMC content of regulatory submissions, and quality systems.
Strong knowledge of Data Integrity, analytical techniques, microbiology, lean manufacturing, and OPEX tools.
Practical knowledge of cross-functional pharmaceutical operations, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
Skills & Competencies:
Strategic leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence quality culture across all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical, communication, and team management skills.
Experience in implementing and continuously improving business processes and Quality Systems.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Teva Pharmaceuticals provides equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided throughout the recruitment process.
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