Associate Director of Operations

Job Summary

Overall responsibilities include Operations Management for Aseptic and Dermatologic product lines, as well as oversight of Plant Services, Manufacturing & Validation Engineering, and Materials/warehousing. Overall responsibility for the inspection, maintenance, repair and servicing of plant equipment, buildings and facilities.

Area Of Responsibility

• Coordinate production, Materials/warehousing, plant engineering and related support functions to maximize productivity, quality and profitability while minimizing cost and working within an established budget
• Responsible for identifying staffing and needs for training, developing and motivating subordinates in materials management, plant operations, facility maintenance and all system, process and equipment validations
• Prioritize production schedules based on inventory requirements, new product introduction, equipment efficiency and material supply
• Responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair and servicing of plant equipment, buildings and facilities, ensuring building codes and safety standards are maintained
• Assure maintenance of materials, parts and specialized tools to prevent work stoppage; and, through subordinates, assure maintenance projects by employees or private contractors conform to specifications and contracts
• Interface with other Site Leaders to formulate and integrate manufacturing objectives to achieve overall company goals
• Hire, train and evaluate performance of subordinate personnel
• Achieve continuous improvement in final product yields for manufactured products and promote quality improvement activities
• Responsible for activities involved with building security
• Ensure that personnel are trained, per cGMP regulations, for all aspects of the jobs they are performing
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Job Qualification

• B.S. in Engineering or other science required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 10+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing or compliance, with 5-8 years management experience

Experience

• Direct experience and training on industry standards for aseptic manufacturing, engineering and validation requirements
• Strong team management skills who exhibits a high level of initiative and self-motivation
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of FDA cGMP, SOP’s and ICH, and EU standards
• Detail-oriented and strong record keeping skills

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (Sun Pharma) is the fourth largest specialty generic pharmaceutical company in the world with global revenues of over $4.5B. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality, affordable medicines to more than 100 countries across the globe. In the U.S., we are among the top 10 generic pharmaceutical companies and are ranked second by prescriptions in the generic dermatology market. We manufacture and market a large basket of pharmaceutical formulations covering a broad spectrum of chronic and acute therapies. It includes generics, branded generics, specialty, complex or difficult to make technology-intensive products, over-the-counter (OTC), antiretrovirals (ARVs), Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Intermediates. Our broad portfolio of more than 2000 high quality molecules covers multiple dosage forms, including tablets, capsules, injectables, inhalers, ointments, creams, and liquids. Our presence in emerging markets and the developing world enables our teams to cross-sell and build brands with ease. Sunology is our core values: Humility. Integrity. Passion. Innovation. It represents our promise to all stakeholders including patients, physicians, and employees.

Sun Pharmaceuticals offer a wide range of benefits including:

· Generous PTO + 11 paid vacation days

· Highly subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

· Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

· Prescription Drug Coverage

· Telehealth and Behavior Health Services

· Income Protection – Short Term and Long Term Disability Benefits

· Retirement Benefits – 4% company 401k Match on Day One (100% vesting immediately)

· Group Life Insurance

· Wellness Programs

· Corporate Discounts on personal services: Cellular phones, Entertainment, and Consumer Goods

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Taro employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Taro. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

SUN PHARMA