Critical Systems Engineer

Teva Pharmaceuticals • Runcorn, Unit, GB • 2d ago

Who We Are

We touch the lives of over 200 million patients every day, and billions every year. After all, everyone needs healthcare or medication at some point. Yet until today, you may not have heard of us. We’re Teva, a global pharmaceutical company, committed to increasing access to high-quality healthcare to patients around the world and we currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Critical Systems Engineer to join our team on a Full Time, Permanent basis in Runcorn.

At Teva Runcorn, we develop, manufacture and market innovative and affordable medicines, specialising in sterile liquid products mainly used for treating respiratory conditions using Blow-Fill-Seal technology as well as injectable Combination Products such as our MS treatment Copaxone.

A Day In The Life Of A Critical Systems Engineer

As a Critical Systems Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and optimal performance of critical utilities and electrical distribution systems. Your work will help maintain compliance with Health & Safety, cGMP/regulatory, and corporate standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve industry best practices.

Around 80% of your responsibilities will involve process improvements, regulatory compliance, system optimization, contractor/vendor management, project support, data analysis, and maintaining quality records (e.g., deviations, CAPAs, and change controls). The remaining 20% of your time will involve hands-on technical tasks such as diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and carrying out preventative maintenance activities. This balance ensures a comprehensive approach to both strategic oversight and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Performance: Monitor, evaluate, and enhance the performance of production and critical utilities equipment to minimize downtime and waste.
• Preventative Maintenance: Plan, schedule, and execute both planned and unplanned preventative maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with schedules.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement system and process enhancements to boost reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all operational, batch, and supporting documentation is completed accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Procedure Ownership: Develop, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures while maintaining training compliance.
•Problem Solving: Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Team Collaboration: Minimize operational disruptions through effective planning, communication, and teamwork.
•Contractor Management: Oversee and manage contractors to ensure site operations are maintained safely and effectively.
•Project Implementation: Lead small-scale projects and drive ongoing improvements across systems and processes.

Who We Are Looking For

Do You Have?

• A minimum of HNC/City & Guilds or equivalent in a technical discipline (e.g., Mechanical, C&I).
• Experience in cleanrooms or pharmaceutical environments is advantageous.
• Training or experience in Control/Electrical systems is preferred.
• Background in Critical Utilities is desirable.

Are You?

• Detail-oriented with the ability to operate at a technical expert level.
• Proficient in making data-driven decisions.
• Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within teams and with other stakeholders.

If you’re passionate about ensuring operational excellence and thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment, we’d love to hear from you. Help us maintain high performance standards and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Already Working @TEVA?

If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees. Use the following link to search and apply: Internal Career Site

The internal career site is available from your home network as well. If you have trouble accessing your EC account, please contact your local HR/IT partner.

The deadline for internal applications will close on Wednesday 8th January 2025 #TJ

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