Director Distribution

Teva Pharmaceuticals•Olive Branch, MS

About The Position

We Are TevaWe’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together. Founded in 1992, Anda Inc. is an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. As the 4th largest pharmaceutical wholesaler, we play an important role in the healthcare supply chain by providing distribution services across a broad portfolio of products throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. At Anda, you will be part of a collaborative, high performing team focused on supporting our customers and the patients they serve. We value fresh thinking, shared accountability, and a commitment to doing what’s right for our customers and communities. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be part of an inclusive culture where collaboration and purpose come together in support of better health.Our Team, Your ImpactThe position is responsible for strategic planning and management of remote site distribution activities while maintaining compliance with DEA Controlled Substance regulatory requirements, State Wholesale Distribution Compliance, PDMA guidelines, OSHA, Florida State 499 on Pedigree and EPA regulation. Serves as host for regulatory inspections, including but not limited to, DEA, VAWD, State Pharmacy Boards OSHA.How You’ll Spend Your DayAll areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

Requirements

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA), cGMP, SOPs, DEA and other pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging regulatory requirements.
Warehouse and distribution processes, equipment and safety requirements.
Import/Export rules and regulations.
Personal computer hardware and software applications.
Management, leadership and training principles, practices and methods.
Recruiting, interviewing and selecting applicants in accordance with established employment practices and methods.
Current Company policies, practices and procedures, including safety regulations.
Proficient in computer based design and implementation
Analyzing and troubleshooting problems, identifying solutions, recommending and implementing methods, procedures and techniques for resolution.
Creating, planning and implementing goals, objectives and practices for effective, efficient and cost effective management of allocated resources.
Monitoring distribution operations and assuring compliance with all rules and regulations.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Managing and prioritizing multiple projects, duties and assignments.
Interpreting and applying Federal, state and local policies, procedures and regulations.
Directing, supervising, coordinating and delegating assignments, and reviewing the work of assigned department personnel.
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

Oversees customer order fulfillment, ensuring consistent cycle times, order accuracy and customer carrier compliance.
Coordinates new product launches and End of Quarter activities.
Directs distribution center processes, facility design, layout, through-put and storage capacity.
Responsible for implementing new technology and system enhancements. Defines requirements for system enhancements or efficiency opportunities, coordinates testing, training and ensuring SOPs and documentation are updated.
Provide strategic and tactical guidance, leadership, support, and works in close collaboration with the business unit departments to develop and achieve distribution goals while maintaining regulatory compliance
Keep records to ensure compliance with DEA regulatory requirements, DSCSA, PDMA, Florida Pedigree, State Pharmacy/Wholesaler regulations, OSHA, and EPA as well as all other regulatory bodies necessary.
Acts as the Certified Designated Representative (CDR) single point of contact for ALL outside audits pertaining to the Distribution Center and Distribution Activities including record requests and subpoenas for record certification and testimony.
Develops department goals and objectives.
Coordinates project management activities across functional areas, as needed.
Develops and modifies regulatory and compliance training and in-services, explain company policies to associates and enforce safety regulations. Develops and trains associates on DEA regulations pertaining to controlled substance handling of Schedule II-V products as required.
Testifies on the Company’s behalf when needed
Develop quality programs and coordinate the creation and revision of all Distribution SOP’s in relation to company, state, local, DEA, FDA and PDMA guidelines.
Assures a synchronized flow of scheduled products; analyzes operations and improves productivity and efficiency as needed; writes reports and recommendations as needed.
Assures all distribution operations are in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),), the Company’s policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Ensures high level of inventory control and accuracy for all products.
Monitors and approves the interviewing, hiring, and training of departmental employees; conducts performance evaluations for direct reports.
Provides support, direction and coaching to subordinate employees in the areas of training, disciplinary action, problem resolution, planning, and work assignments.
Performs related duties as assigned.