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 VP, Global cGMP Quality Compliance - ISRAEL

A pharmaceutical company in Israel, is looking to fill the VP, Global cGMP Quality Compliance position.

The position is offered in Israel and requires living in Israel.

Position summary:

The Vice President, Global cGMP Quality Compliance executes the functional strategy for the Quality group.  The VP drives functional value through leadership or technical contribution as a subject matter expert (SME).  The VP contributes to drive or own Quality Compliance global activities.  The VP accesses, develops, monitors and maintains the productivity and growth targets for the Quality Compliance group. 

Level of Authority

Develops and maintains operations, workplans and budgets for the global Quality Compliance group; which is comprised of individuals in multiple locations.

Travel Requirements

Required to travel frequently; domestic and international.  Approximately 90% of the time.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Executes on long-range objectives and strategic plans for Quality Compliance.  Identifies internal and external strategic issues that affect business results, growth and profitability. 

• Establish network with direct and indirect reports which includes, North America, Latin America, Eastern and Western Europe, Far East

• Develops, monitors and maintains the productivity and financial targets for the Quality Compliance group.  Identifies and resolves long-term planning issues.

• Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) to provide value through technical and/or leadership knowledge and proficiency at the business unit and global level.

• Leads the Quality Compliance group to ensure that all facilities meet cGMP regulatory standards

• Ensures all Quality personnel are sufficiently skilled and trained to perform their functions.

• Executes on financial and non-financial strategies developed at the global level; implements and maintains strategic and operational plans toward meeting functional targets for activities at the global level. 

• Evaluates the workforce needs of the organization; participates in the review and development of talent in the organization toward the successful execution of global business strategy.  Provides opportunities to subordinates to advance their technical and leadership knowledge.

Position Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Science, Business, Healthcare; or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to the functional role.

         Preferred:  Post-Graduate or Doctoral degree in Science, Business, Healthcare or similarly related fields of specialization

• Minimum of five years experience as a functional leader or department head (Sr Director, Director or similar); and eight years experience as a functional leader with significant technical, workforce and operational responsibility.

• Demonstrated knowledge and working experience with FDA and government regulations.

• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical industry as it relates to Quality Compliance.

• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical operations.

• Proficient computer skills in current software including MS Office.

Preferred:  5+ years senior management/functional leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or specialty chemical field; 10+ years in a management or functional leadership position overall.

Controller - Houston TX

Position Overview
This position is a key member of Israeli growing up company (USA Subsidiary) Leadership Team and responsible for the leadership and direction on all financial aspects of the business. The Controller will develop the necessary strategy and implement the action plans to assist the U.S. President in accomplishing its’ business goals and objectives by providing accurate and reliable reports, analyses, recommendations, advice and sound internal controls. The individual should be thoroughly knowledgeable in all areas of finance, general accounting, managerial and cost accounting, manufacturing operations, local and state taxation, auditing, capital budgeting, financial analysis, and business reporting. The position is hands-on, results orientated, requires a person who will be motivated to do what it takes to make this company successful and meet corporate growth objectives.
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership for the Finance function. Ensure resources are appropriate and allocated to correct priorities.
Develop timely and accurate business reports used in business decisions. Initiate new and maintain existing reports as necessary. Execute special studies and projects and provide service and assistance as required.
Prepare monthly financials for variance analysis and manage information flow by providing operating and financial reports on a timely basis.
Responsible for overseeing and administering all human resource related issues including salaries, health benefits, 401K programs, company automobile, vacation programs, etc..
Responsible for establishing and implementing departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures according to company general guidelines designed to meet or exceed corporate growth expectations.
Offer suggestions to Management Team concerning corrective or proactive measures covering the subsidiaries operational performance. Establishes business segment accounting policies and procedures and keeps abreast of problems or changes that might necessitate their assistance.
Serve as the liaison between Operations and Field to ensure that the financial and information needs of the Subsidiary are fulfilled allowing for sound commercial business decisions.
Minimum Requirements
*Individual should have a minimum four years degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management; and a designation as a Certified Public Accountant.
*Individual should be an experienced financial professional, 7-10 years experience as an accountant and 2-4 years experience as the sole financial authority in an industrial company with no less than 30 employees is a must. Experience working with a foreign multinational company will be advantage.
*Familiar with the International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS)
*Working knowledge of outsourced wages processing service like ADP, Wells Fargo etc, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Oracle systems preferred.
*Demonstrate a leading proactive approach to problem solving.
*Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task effectively.
*Strong team-building skills. Ability to energize others in a team environment.
*Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
*Driven and motivational person that leads through example.
*Organize, develop and empower an effective team to grow the business.

Please feel free to refer this position to other groups and people you know.

 Operational Buyer