O pozici
Zentiva is looking for an experienced Head of Semi-solids and Liquid Production lead a critical area of our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This is a key leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for Semi-solids and Liquid Production, combining operational excellence, people leadership, and strong compliance in a highly regulated GMP environment. In this role, you will drive high-quality, timely, and cost-effective production while shaping processes, developing your team, and contributing to strategic decisions across the site. You’ll work at the intersection of manufacturing, quality, and innovation-ensuring compliance with Czech and international regulations while supporting Zentiva’s long-term growth and operational performance.
Co budeš dělat
- Manage Semi-solids and Liquid Production create conditions for optimizing production economy and machine-technological development of the department and motivate the team to produce pharmaceutical products on time and in high quality, in compliance with GMP regulatory requirements, Zentiva standards, and HSE guidelines.
- Prepare budgets and forecasts for Semi-solids and Liquid Production, negotiate their approval, and monitor deviations to ensure sufficient financial resources are available in a timely manner.
- Select, lead, coach, and develop team members; define job descriptions and evaluate performance to build a highly qualified and motivated team.
- Ensure the establishment and development of activities and processes within the scope of Specials Production.
- Participate in decision-making regarding investments and their implementation, ensuring alignment with quality assurance, GMP, GDP, and Zentiva’s quality policy.
- Plan and implement projects related to the introduction of new products, acting as a Production team member and departmental representative.
- Adhere to legal and other health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Support the fulfillment of the ESMS policy.
- Create, maintain, and evaluate risk registers and environmental aspects.
- Inform, train, and verify the knowledge of team members.
- Ensure adherence to GMP requirements and take responsibility for compliance within the managed unit.
- Contribute to the development of the GMP system at the production site.
Koho hledáme
- University degree in natural sciences, pharmacy, chemistry
- Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in pharmaceutical production or chemical production
- Experience with sterile production
- PC literacy
- Knowledge of technological procedures
- Knowledge of GMP and HSE legislation
- People management and production management experience
- Knowledge of deviations and CAPAs – participating in audits is expected
- English language proficiency at an upper-intermediate level
- Czech/Slovak language
Benefity
- An opportunity to work for a successful international pharmaceutical company.
- Pleasant and dynamic working environment.
- Continuous personal development.
- An attractive compensation & benefits package.
- Above standard social and benefit program.
- Driving major investment projects e.g. new/upgraded liquid line, expansion of semi- solids, increase of department effectivity
