Validation Engineer

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, and the fact we are considered to be one of the most trusted API suppliers. This enables TAPI to lead the industry, based on our experience, expertise, technologies, and exceptional customer service.
Our employees are at the core of our success. Headquartered in Israel, TAPI employs more than 4,000 professionals at 14 sites worldwide. Our state-of-the-art production facilities are located in Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Israel, Mexico, and India. Our significant ongoing investment in R&D generates a steady flow of APIs, enabling timely introduction of new products to market.

Main responsibilities and activities

In the Engineering Department, we are looking for a brilliant profile reporting to the Site Engineering Head with the following responsibilities and activities:

• Defines and manages the equipment and utilities requalification plan.
• Plans and performs the qualification of new or modified equipment, utilities, and computerized systems.
• Drives the suppliers in the qualification activities of the new or existing equipment.
• Collaborates with the Engineering team and other departments like QA, MS&T, and Production to develop validation master plans, standard operating procedures, and other GMP documents.
• Collaborates with the Engineering team and other departments like QA, MS&T, and Production to manage Deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls.
• Analyzes and conducts risk assessments supporting the Engineering projects.
• Analyzes and conducts risk assessments supporting the Maintenance activities.
• Supports the Maintenance Manager to review the preventive maintenance plan based on the results of equipment qualification or the periodic annual review of equipment and utilities.
• Assists in training operators or other staff on qualification protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Participates in internal or external training programs to maintain the knowledge of qualification principles, industry trends, or best technologies.

Requirements

• Priority system knowledge and management.
• Quality Management System knowledge (GMP, GDP, Data Integrity) and due application in all activities performed.
• Knowledge of Environment, Health and Safety principles and applicable main EHS local regulations.
• Full compliance with TEVA Ethic Code and Values.

Education:

Engineering Degree – preferably Chemical or equivalent technical degree.

Languages:

English and Italian (good level of proficiency).

Skills:

• Objectives focused with excellent planning and organizational ability.
• Good communication skills with an attitude to work cross-functionally in a complex and variable environment.
• Day-by-day high focus together with mid-long term view.
• Good attitude to planning and prioritization in alignment with business and customer needs.

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience preferably within relevant industrial production environment.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in Qualification and GMP Compliance area.

What we offer?

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

• Canteen
• Working flexibility for Caregivers and parents
• Coffee Key
• Recognition Program
• Welfare Platform
• Health agreement with medical centers of excellence
• 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), from Monday to Friday.

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.