Senior Operator - Complex Compounding

Biopharma Careers; Haarlem; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Shift allowance

Performance bonus

Pension plan

Vacation days

Job summary

Teva is seeking an Operator – Complex Compounding to manufacture bulk products for the fill-finish process, ensuring high-quality pharma batches leave the site. You will dispense, compound and filtrate products in a regulated environment, contributing to patient health daily.

The role requires adapting to a 24/5 rotating shift pattern and a hybrid work policy, with focus on safety, accuracy and teamwork within the Production team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Science with a passion for pharma manufacturing.
• Experience in batch manufacturing, dispensing or compounding in regulated industries (pharma/food/devices).
• Willingness to improve Dutch language skills if needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start up equipment per cleanroom SOPs and cGMP.
• Dispense, compound and filtrate sterile products.
• Support basic equipment maintenance as directed by Engineering.
• Adhere to health and safety and cGMP requirements.
• Complete batch documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Communication (Dutch/English)

Education

Engineering or Science degree

Job description

We Are Teva

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

The opportunity

As an Operator – Complex Compounding, you will ultimately be responsible for the manufacture of our bulk products. The bulk products you manufacture will be the starting point for the fill- finish department and ultimately result in a high quality pharma product batch that leaves our site. You’ll be dispensing, compounding and filtrating our products throughout the Manufacturing Operations department. You can take pride that your actions enable Teva’s patients to receive lifesaving/enhancing medication each day.

What we do every day matters, applying passion and commitment to improve health. Our culture is about not only what we do, but how we do it.

How you’ll spend your day

• Equipment / process set-up/start up activities in accordance with cleanroom SOPs and cGMP
• Dispense, compound and filtrate Teva’s sterile products
• Assist, where appropriate in basic equipment maintenance - As instructed by the Engineering team
• Taking accountability in adhering to Health and Safety procedures and good working practices to minimize accidents/incidents
• Perform operational duties to enhance overall quality of the final product
• Ensuring good housekeeping standards are met within your area(s) and in accordance with cGMP
• Take an active role in trouble shooting and resolving process issues in a quick and effective manner, ultimately contributing to the achievement of site performance targets
• Take ownership of reporting any instances of non-conformance are communicated to management team
• Complete batch & associated manufacturing documentation right first time in accordance with SOPs and ensure compliance with cGMP

Your experience and qualifications

Are you a recent graduate with a Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline who has a passion for working in a business which improves patients’ lives.

Or alternatively you may have experience of working in batch manufacturing (dispensing, compounding) within in a highly regulated industry such as food manufacturing, pharma, medical devices or any other similar environment.

If either – we’d love to hear from you!

Do you have:

• Strong technical and problem solving skills that can be applied to pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Good attention to detail
• Good communication skills in Dutch or English and preferred the willingness to improve your Dutch language skills in case needed.

Are you:

• A good communicator and self-starter
• Able to set and deliver high performance standards for self and team members
• Able to work as part of an operations team

Shift pattern

This role includes day-shift activities and a three-shift pattern. This position follows a 24/5 rotating shift schedule aligned with Teva’s production schedule. The three-week rotation is repeated continuously:

• Week 1: Sunday to Thursday night shifts, 22:00 to 06:30. Each shift ends the following day.
• Week 2: Monday to Friday evening shifts, 14:00 to 22:30.
• Week 3: Monday to Friday morning shifts, 06 :00 to 14:30.

How We’ll Take Care of You

• Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that reflects your skills and experience.
• Shift Allowance: 25%
• Bonus based on personal and company performance.
• Flexible Working Conditions: Enjoy the benefits of our hybrid work policy.
• Comprehensive Pension Plan: Includes occupational disability insurance and partner and orphan insurance.
• Generous Vacation: 25 paid vacation days, plus a personal choice budget of 11.5 days based on full-time employment
• Parental Leave: Benefit from 9 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Wellbeing Initiatives: Take advantage of our bike plan, caregiver policy and more.

Reports To

Shift Manager - Production

Pre- Employment Screening

Teva will carry out appropriate verification and legally permitted vetting prior to the confirmation of any offer of employment. More information on this verification and vetting will be provided if you reach this stage of the application process.

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.