Job Description

Company Description
At TAPI, we're not just a company--we're a community committed to advancing health from the core. As the world's leading supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), we partner with 80% of the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies. With a legacy spanning over 80 years and a portfolio of more than 350 products, as well as custom CDMO services, we're shaping the future of health worldwide.
Our strength lies in our people--a team of over 4,200 professionals across 13 state-of-the-art facilities in Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Israel, Mexico, and India. Together, we innovate, solve problems, and deliver excellence. Join us and be part of a mission that transforms lives.

Who we are
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, these enable TAPI to lead the industry, based on our experience, expertise, technologies, and exceptional customer service.
Our employees are at the core of our success. Our Headquartered is 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.
The opportunity
Join the largest site in the TAPI network, located in Gajraula, India. This dynamic and expanding site is at the forefront of growth, with exciting CDMO projects on the horizon. The facility is a unique blend of production, pilot plant, and global stability lab, producing a diverse range of molecules. Be a part of this thriving environment and lead the way in innovation and excellence.
The Site General Manager (SGM) is the driving force behind all site activities, ensuring operational excellence in EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety), quality, service, and cost. This role is pivotal in providing TAPI with a competitive edge by meeting site goals and aligning with both global and local strategic plans. The SGM is the face of TAPI at the site, representing the company to employees and, with corporate approval, to local and national authorities. Leading the site leadership team, the SGM fosters a culture of engagement and motivation.
How you'll spend your day

• Improve Business Results: Enhance site competitiveness by optimizing processes using OPEX principles and tools, aligning with TAPI's regional and global goals
• Achieve Site Goals: Meet site-specific targets while implementing global and regional strategic and operational plans
• Communication and Representation: Act as the liaison between site employees and senior Teva leadership, and represent Teva to local authorities, community leaders, and customers
• Role Clarity and Process Management: Ensure clear responsibilities and alignment among site roles, manage adherence to processes, and resolve conflicts
• Leadership: Lead all site staff, both directly and indirectly, to ensure responsibilities are met at all levels
• Change Management: Drive and manage change processes throughout the site
• Talent Development: Coach and develop the leadership team, motivate employees, and foster engagement and enthusiasm
• Integration of Goals: Incorporate functional, regional, and global KPIs and initiatives into site plans, and negotiate and commit to site-specific KPIs
• Strategic Contribution: Contribute to global and regional operations strategy, apply best practices, and drive continuous improvement
• Team Coordination: Coordinate a leadership team of solid- and dotted-line reports to foster partnerships and drive results
• Regulatory Compliance and Safety: Ensure regulatory approval, maintain a safety culture, and achieve EHS excellence
• Balanced Decision-Making: Make decisions balancing safety, quality, service, and cost, and oversee product compliance with quality requirements
• Business Continuity Planning: Develop and manage plans for business continuity and hold others accountable for results
• Project Oversight: Oversee projects and initiatives to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and meet regulatory requirements

Who are you
We are looking for an experienced leader with a background in engineering, science or related field. A master degree or MBA is preferred.
You will bring an in depth experience within the pharmaceutical industry and preferred experience in the API industry. You have let medium or big size production site(s) before.
Your leadership skills should be exemplary, with a proven ability to develop high-performing teams and make decisions that prioritize safety, quality, service, and cost. You must have an in-depth understanding of local and global regulatory requirements.
Operational excellence is key, with experience in OPEX principles and a track record of improving business processes. You should be adept at managing change, solving problems, and overseeing projects to improve efficiency and meet regulatory standards.
You should be an experienced people leader, capable of driving employee engagement and motivation. Flexibility, resilience, and agility are essential qualities, especially as TAPI transitions to a standalone company. Gajraula is a very important site where we are expecting growth in the near future.
This role is perfect for a seasoned leader ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position in the pharmaceutical API industry in India. If you are ready to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you!
Make Your Mark with TAPI
Your journey with TAPI is more than a job--it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on global health. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we're excited to welcome you to our team. Together, let's shape the future of the industry. We look forward to receiving your application, and our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch soon.
Additional Information
Make Your Mark with TAPI
Your journey with TAPI is more than a job--it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact on global health. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we're excited to welcome you to our team. Together, let's shape the future of pharmaceuticals. Apply on top of this page and our talent acquisition team will be in touch soon!

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