Welcome Back

Google icon Sign in with Google
OR
I agree to abide by Pharmadaily Terms of Service and its Privacy Policy

Create Account

Google icon Sign up with Google
OR
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Instagram
youtube
Facebook

Senior Director, Site Quality Head, Goa

Teva Pharmaceuticals
Teva Pharmaceuticals
10+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 15, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title:

Senior Director, Site Quality Head

Date Posted:

September 6, 2025

Location:

Goa, India, 403722

Company:

Teva Pharmaceuticals


Company Overview:

Teva Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to making health more affordable and accessible, helping millions worldwide enjoy healthier lives. Operating in nearly 60 countries, Teva is a leading manufacturer of generic medicines and a producer of many WHO Essential Medicines.


Role Overview:

The Senior Director, Site Quality Head is responsible for quality oversight across Manufacturing, Packaging, and Laboratory Operations at the Goa site. The role ensures regulatory compliance, product quality, and fosters a mature culture of quality and continuous improvement.


Key Responsibilities:

Quality Leadership & Oversight:

  • Lead the site Quality organization including QC, Microbiology, Quality Compliance, Quality Systems, and QA Operations.

  • Ensure a robust Quality Management System (QMS) is in place and continuously improved.

  • Ensure products are manufactured, released, and distributed in compliance with cGMP requirements and registered specifications.

  • Serve as the senior authority for product quality and potential market actions.

  • Promote a sustainable culture of quality throughout the site.

  • Provide effective quality leadership during internal, customer, and health authority inspections.

Risk Management:

  • Identify quality risks and implement proactive mitigations.

  • Ensure products are safe and effective before reaching the market.

  • Collaborate with business units to assure compliant and reliable supply.

Site Quality Program & Strategic Partnering:

  • Design, implement, monitor, and update the site quality program in collaboration with the Site GM and Corporate Quality.

  • Partner strategically with Supply Chain, Project Management, R&D, MS&T, and Commercial teams to meet project timelines and objectives.

Data & Operations Management:

  • Oversee quality data delivery to site managers, Corporate Quality, and stakeholders.

  • Monitor CAPA implementation and effectiveness.

  • Plan, manage, and monitor annual Quality Operations budget and resources.

  • Ensure optimal performance and utilization of resources.

Laboratory & Compliance Oversight:

  • Direct QC and laboratory activities, including analytical site transfers, testing, and approvals/rejections of raw materials, packaging, in-process, and finished products.

  • Ensure compliance with validation requirements and equipment/facility maintenance.


Qualifications & Experience:

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 in pharmaceutical manufacturing site quality operations and leadership.

  • Deep knowledge of cGMP requirements (local and international, including EMA and US FDA).

  • Strong understanding of manufacturing, packaging, technology transfer, EU/ICH guidelines, and CMC content of regulatory submissions.

  • Expertise in chemical/pharmaceutical production operations, equipment/validation, and relevant technologies.

  • Experience with Data Integrity, Quality Systems, regulatory authority GMP inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Proven track record of leading large teams and organizational change.

  • Practical knowledge in analytical techniques, microbiology, cross-functional pharma operations, lean manufacturing/QC, OPEX tools, and EHS requirements.


Application Notes:

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace. Accommodations during recruitment are treated confidentially.