Senior Manager MS&T - Santhià

At TAPI, we’re not just a company—we’re a community committed to advancing health from the core. As the world’s leading supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), we partner with 80% of the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies. With a legacy spanning over 80 years and a portfolio of more than 350 products, as well as custom CDMO services, we’re shaping the future of health worldwide.



Our strength lies in our people—a team of over 4,200 professionals across 13 state-of-the-art facilities in Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Israel, Mexico, and India. Together, we innovate, solve problems, and deliver excellence. Join us and be part of a mission that transforms lives.

In the MS&T Department at the direct report to the Site General Manager you will manage people and activities in the MS&T team based in Santhià (VC). 

JOB PURPOSE:

Providing the site with technical and scientific support for the industrialization, management, optimisation and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes for clinical, launch and commercial products, interacting with the Site and global functions.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the MS&T group on Santhià site, ensuring the necessary technical and scientific support to the manufacturing activities of commercial products aimed at process improvement and problem solving.
• Collaborates with other company functions to ensure the effective management of product manufacturing processes.
• Collaborates with the Research and Development function to ensure robust industrialization/scaling, validation and reliability during the development phase of new product manufacturing processes.
• Participates with other business functions in change management process ensuring that all changes to processes and technologies used in the manufacturing processes of commercial products or the introduction of new processes/technologies are carried out in line with company procedures and in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Support other company functions in the event of anomalies or deviations in the manufacturing processes of commercial products, ensuring technical and scientific support.
• Lead (along with Production and Operational Excellence) strategies for line optimization, cost reduction, competitiveness improvements, new products introduction and  transfer in/out projects.
• Translate site's plan on mentioned projects/initiatives to detailed production schedule in close cooperation with Site SC.
• Ensure workflow optimization and implement processes for manufacturing of new products.
• Understand changes in business needs and transfer into strategy.
• Ensure quality of all manufactured products and maintain environmental regulations and standards.
• Ensure knowledge of Tapi’s strategy, direction and challenges.
• Be familiar with competition, industry trends and technologies to recommend creative and innovative solutions.
• Participate in global project groups.
• Proactively share across the Tapi Network best practices, process improvements and lessons learned.
• Execute product transfers and material changes under function responsibilities.
• Look after the wellbeing safety and health of the workforce.
• Ensure employee’s engagement and motivation to function successfully by fostering a team-based and caring environment and by being visible to all staff.
• Drive employee enablement and ensure proper training is provided to guarantee certified, competent staff to accomplish the required tasks.
• Lead the MS&T management team, track performance and develop talent.
• He/She is an influential member of the site management team.
• Take an active role in promoting cross-site initiatives, teamwork and collaboration across site’s functions.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Chemistry/Engineering or equivalent; PhD is preferred.

• Ensure Quality Management System is fully in place where applicable in the function and within the area of responsibility maintaining total compliance to current GMP, GDP, Data Integrity requirements.
• Ensure adherence to environment, health and safety company requirements as well as legal obligations.
• Behave according to company Ethical Code and company values

What We Offer

We strive to be attentive to our employees, offering them both small and significant benefits. By way of example:

• Ticket restaurant and canteen

• Policies for caregivers and parents with flexible work arrangements

• Recognition Program

• Welfare Platform

• Coffee token

• Health insurance with access to top medical centers

• Inclusive and multicultural work environment

• Ongoing learning and professional development programs

TAPI’s Commitment to Equal Opportunities

TAPI is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the workplace. Our global policy provides that employment opportunities are offered regardless of age, race, religion, health status, identity, gender expression, protected categories, or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws.

Make Your Mark with TAPI

Your journey with TAPI is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on global health. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we’re excited to welcome you to our team. Together, let’s shape the future of pharmaceuticals. Apply on top of this page and our talent acquisition team will be in touch soon!