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Process Validation and Improvement Expert

Teva Pharmaceuticals

Haarlem
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Process Validation
Equipment Validation
Cleaning Validation
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Risk Assessment
FMECA
FMEA
Statistical Process Evaluation
Data Analysis
Problem-Solving
Technical Transfer
Deviation Investigation
Corrective Actions
Regulatory Compliance
Continuous Improvement
Stakeholder Management

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. Our Team, Your Impact As a Process Validation & Improvement Expert, you will lead and coordinate validation activities for manufacturing processes, equipment, and cleaning systems while driving operational excellence initiatives. You will collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Technical Operations teams to ensure compliance with GMP standards and continuous process optimization. Duration This position is available for up to 3 years. Key Responsibilities Design and execute process, equipment, and cleaning validation programs. Develop validation protocols, reports, and supporting documentation. Review and assess technical transfer and site-transfer documentation. Perform risk assessments using recognized methodologies such as FMECA. Analyze validation data and provide recommendations based on results. Support investigations, deviations, and corrective actions. Participate in audits and inspections and contribute to regulatory compliance. Train and support manufacturing teams during validation activities. Drive continuous improvement initiatives through statistical process evaluation. Evaluate and implement innovative technologies to enhance manufacturing performance. Support pilot-scale studies and new product introductions. Your Skills And Experience Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Process Technology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a highly regulated industry, such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food manufacturing, or medical devices. Hands-on experience with process, cleaning, or equipment validation. Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and quality systems. Experience with risk assessment tools such as FMEA/FMECA. Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. Professional proficiency in English; Dutch proficiency is desirable but not essential. How We’ll Take Care Of You At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community. When it comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way. Already Working @Teva? Make sure to apply through our internal career site on Twist—your one-stop shop for career development 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.

Core Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate validation programs for manufacturing processes, equipment, and cleaning systems, including developing protocols, analyzing results, and supporting investigations and regulatory inspections. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance, support technology transfers and product introductions, and drive operational excellence.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Process Technology, Life Sciences, or a related field is required, along with 2–3 years of experience in a highly regulated industry. Candidates should have hands-on validation experience, strong GMP and quality-systems knowledge, familiarity with FMEA/FMECA, and strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills; professional English is required, while Dutch is desirable.

Benefits

  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Reward Plans
  • Flexible Working Schedules
  • Tailored Health Support
  • Community Giving Opportunities
  • Career Development Platform
  • Learning Programs
  • Internal Growth Opportunities

About Teva Pharmaceuticals

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Teva Pharmaceuticals is a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. For over 120 years, Teva’s commitment has never wavered. From innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology to providing complex generic medicines, biosimilars and pharmacy brands worldwide, Teva is dedicated to addressing patients’ needs, now and in the future. At Teva, We Are All In For Better Health. To learn more about how we make it happen, visit www.tevapharm.com. Our community guidelines may be found here: https://www.tevapharm.com/news-and-media/teva-social-media-guidelines/ Please note that adverse effects for any of our products should be reported at: https://www.tevapharm.com/teva-medical-information/report-a-side-effect-form/ Product-specific questions should be directed to Teva or Teva Group subsidiaries in your country. Contact details and Teva's Pharmacovigilance Privacy Policy may be found here: http://www.tevapharm.com/contact_us/

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