Production Head

Viatris Egypt S.A.E

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:
Access - Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership - Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and

Partnership - Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Production Head role will make an impact:
Reports to: Cairo Site Leader; and a member of Cairo Site Leadership Team (SLT).

Position Purpose: Provides leadership for the Production Operations at Cairo manufacturing organization to deliver on core pillars of compliance, safety, quality, supply, cost, people, and community.

Key responsibilities:

- Work closely with Supply Chain Planning team to ensure the availability of products based on changing commercial requirements and opportunities.
- Monitor the production schedule execution.
- Ensure rapid and effective resolution of manufacturing related issues through working with related stakeholders including global functions (Quality, Technical Services, etc.)
- Work closely with different stakeholders (Global Technical Services, Quality, Planning, Engineering) for the selection of required equipment based on capacity planning and utilization; identify project and resources requirements.
- Coordinate with Supply Chain Planning and Engineering teams for scheduling of preventive maintenance and timely availability of utilities/breakdown/repairs of equipment.
- Coordinate with other leaders to drive efficiencies within Cairo operations.
- Ensure that goals and objectives of the production operations are achieved, and make effective operational decisions to positively impact objectives.
- Responsible for production operational performance management systems and metrics and the issue identification, resolution, and/or escalation as necessary.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with SLT members and other internal customers.
- Ensure an effective Talent Management process for talent identification, talent development and coaching, performance management and succession planning.
- Partner with HR to ensure that all the people related issues, and union matters are managed appropriately based on the local labor law.
- Create, establish, and maintain an environment that enables the Viatris Way culture: Own It, Be Real, Stay Agile, and Take Pride.
- Foster an environment of ethical conduct and integrity of all production colleagues.
- Ensure effective preparation of production operating budget to achieve saving targets and meet overall financial commitments.
- Ensure high standards of Compliance to norms, policies, and procedures.
- Develop strong direct reports; encourage and support the professional development of all colleagues within the production operations.
- Abide by applicable local and Viatris Quality & EHS practices and standards at Cairo site to avoid accidents and preserve colleague and patient safety.
- Ensure that all products manufactured at the site follow all the established quality and compliance requirements.
- Ensures strict compliance with data integrity.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of cGMPs and demonstrated success leading a GMP compliant production operations and interacting with regulators and inspectors.
- Reasonable understanding of financial aspects to make sound business decisions.

Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills demonstrated aptitude and attitude to get involved in resolution of technical challenges and operational improvements.
- Proven ability to lead and influence.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and achieve goals and objectives.

Supervision
- Organization of approximately 100 colleagues, plus outsourced functions and contingent workers as needed.
- Directly supervises Managers and Administrative Assistant.

Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy.
- Advanced degree is desirable.
- English and Arabic Proficiency, written and verbal.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in pharmaceutical production environment.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.