Senior Director, Head of Strategic Initiatives
teva pharmaceutical industriesBoonton (NJ)
Senior Director, Head of Strategic Initiatives
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teva pharmaceutical industriesBoonton (NJ)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Overview:
In this senior role, you will lead the Strategic Initiatives Team within the Strategic Operational Unit to drive high-complexity external manufacturing transformations. You will own strategic events such as supplier transitions, acquisitions, divestments, and large-scale technology transfers, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery with compliant handoffs to SRTs. You’ll steer cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Quality, MS&T, Procurement, Regulatory, Finance, Commercial, Business Development and R&D. Your work shapes the external manufacturing network, balancing risk, value, and patient supply while building a high-performance SIT culture. Compensation / Benefits Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401(k) with employer match Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays) Life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance and flexible spending accounts
Responsibilities:
Own high-complexity strategic events reshaping the SOU external manufacturing network (transitions, acquisitions, divestments, onboarding, remediation) Lead due diligence and translate transactions into actionable transition or Day 1/Day 100 plans Define scope, milestones, resources, dependencies, risks, and stage gates; mobilize cross-functional teams and external partners Deliver within scope, timeline, and budget while protecting patient supply, quality, compliance and business value Identify and escalate risks early; drive corrective actions and executive reporting Stabilize performance and hand off to SRT with reusable lessons and playbooks Lead global matrix teams; remove barriers; accelerate decisions affecting execution, compliance, supply, or value Implement SOU governance, forums, stage gates, reporting and risk practices Maintain accountability: Business Operations standards; SIT transition execution; SRT steady-state performance Provide portfolio reporting, executive decision support, and continuous improvement through lessons and playbooks Build and lead the SIT organization; foster talent development and succession Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, collaboration, and compliance with Teva policies
Key requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Operations Management or a related discipline 15+ years of progressive experience in regulated pharma/manufacturing environments Significant experience leading technology transfers, site transfers, external manufacturing programs, or strategic transformations Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in a global matrix Prior people-leadership experience required Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, cGMP, and product lifecycle execution Stakeholder management Executive communication and presentation Negotiation and influence Program leadership and governance Transition management and project management Risk management and issue escalation
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