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.
Key responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications & Required Skills
- 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
Interpersonal Competencies
- Ability to drive changes, positively influence people’s mindset
- Experience motivating teams through change and increasing engagement
- Strong influencing and persuasion skills
- Resilience and courage
- Structured and organized working style
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to manage day-to-day operations effectively
- Strong decision-making and analytical skills
What is in it for you
- 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
