Senior Director Market Access & Government Affairs jobs at Teva in Canada, Toronto

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Supply Chain Director to lead and transform our commercial supply chain operations in Canada. As part of a major multinational pharmaceutical company with a diverse portfolio in both generics and innovative medicines, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless product availability, optimal inventory management, and efficient distribution to our customers. Leading a team of approximately 100 employees, you will drive supply chain excellence through strategic planning, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Oversee end-to-end commercial supply chain operations, including demand planning, inventory management, replenishment coordination, and distribution to customers across Canada.
• Enable Canadian market to achieve sales, profit, and cost targets by ongoing, proactive, and high-performance supply chain support.
• Control and own the Canadian Supply Chain KPIs, fostering a learning culture and implementing best practices in line with global strategies.
• Improve Forecast Accuracy and Bias in collaboration with the Supply Chain Center of Excellence (CoE), driving sign-off processes and ensuring alignment with financial commitments.
• Drive regional inventory initiatives to ensure adherence to inventory policies and optimize Finished Goods inventory using data-driven methodologies.
• Support Global Supply Chain and Commercial teams in developing & implementing supply chain strategies to improve customer service and inventory allocation.
• Ensure communication links between market and site supply chains work effectively to drive consistency, collaboration, and continuous improvement, particularly in forecasting, planning, S&OP, and S&OE.
• Work with commercial teams to produce the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), quarterly RF/LRP updates, and financial forecasting alignment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and Good Distribution Practices (GDP).
• Manage and optimize logistics in Canada including self-operated distribution center and delivery to customers to balance service levels and cost efficiency, while managing and executing logistics cost-saving projects.
• Responsible for EHS in our warehouses and distribution centers, for trade compliance in logistics in the local markets and responsible to manage the operations of 3PL.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Country supply chain team, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth & employee engagement
• Assess market supply chain teams’ capabilities, ensuring continuous skill development and alignment with global best practices.
• Lead transformation initiatives, including automation, digitalization, and centralized supply chain functions, to enhance overall operational performance.

• MBA or equivalent degree preferred; Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or related industries.
• Proven track record in leading large teams (100+ employees) and driving organizational transformation.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in demand planning, inventory optimization, and distribution logistics.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in SAP, advanced analytics, and supply chain planning tools is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage complexity and change.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across different departments and levels.
• Business acumen with a customer-oriented, proactive approach.
• Willingness to travel as required.

• Opportunity to lead and transform the supply chain operations of a leading pharmaceutical company.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven environment that positively impacts patient lives.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities within a multinational organization.

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• Serve as a strategic Finance BP to Commercial Leadership, Regional leadership and other BU Leads, providing financial insights, consultative advice and recommendations.
• Lead the quarterly, annual, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with global finance timelines and objectives.
• Oversee financial performance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and proactively recommending actions.
• Manage the preparation and presentation of financial reports, KPIs, and business performance updates.
• Support Ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects as needed.
• Ensure sufficient controls and efficient processes for customer-related incentives, calculation and payments
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting tools, including SAP, Revenue management system and Excel-based models.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Corporate Finance, and Global Business Services.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Commercial Controlling team and Trade team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.
• Ensure unbiased and transparent financial planning, especially when working with internal stakeholders and managers.
• Any other duties or projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in FP&A or commercial finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial planning processes.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP FI/CO and BI modules and the full Microsoft Package (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with Revenue management system, SAP planning system would be an asset.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work in a complex, matrix-based organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influencing stakeholders of all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and improve complex financial processes.
• Demonstrated success as a strategic Finance Partner, effectively supporting stakeholders at all organizational levels.

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Legal Business Partner Support:

• Manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of legal matters impacting the Canadian organization, including but not limited to purchase and/or divestment of assets, alliance management, agreement negotiation and drafting, advising on local laws, legal counselling, litigation matters, regulations, and company policies.
• Act as a strong and reliable business partner interfacing with cross-functional units and attending various business meetings to provide legal input.
• Oversee external legal counsel, manage legal spend, and connect issues and opportunities across the business to drive the company's success.
• Support the Executive Counsel as needed and provide legal advice and support to the Company's various business units in the Canadian business.
• All other Business Partner duties as required.

Non-IP Litigation and Regulatory Compliance:

• Manage important non-IP litigation including but not limited to HR and employee matters, mediations, employment and labour standard issues.
• Participate in business meetings and provide training on issues related to rebate and customer contracting, formulary placement, and payer agreements.
• Review and update all organization policies and procedures annually.
• Support audits of customer utilization and compliance with rebate agreements.
• Ensure that the company follows all applicable laws, rules, and regulations; monitor compliance and make recommendations regarding changes to policies or operations.
• Provide guidance on Access to Information requests and related regulatory obligations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Contracting and Negotiation:

• Lead and support the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice on contract structure, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

• Education Required: Juris Doctorate
• Experience Required: Minimum of 12+ years of experience in private practice and/or in-house setting experience in a related industry
• Experience Preferred: Work experience in a firm or legal experience in a pharmaceutical/ Healthcare/ Life sciences matrix-based organization is a preferred
• Experience managing and resolving complex/sensitive problems
• The ability to work effectively on unclear, ambiguous, or contradictory problems
• The ability to strongly influence or convince others outside a direct span of control of a particular position to obtain concurrence or buy-in
• Exceptional knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to prescription
• Experience reviewing advertising and promotional materials of pharmaceutical products
• Diverse scope of legal experiences (e.g. litigation, M&A, regulatory / administrative law, IP, etc.), as well as strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; solid project management skills
• Proven judgment and ability to counsel senior management and influence executives
• Ability to work independently as well as within a cross functional dynamic team environment
• Travel Requirements: 10-15% of the time

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• Develop and implement communication and corporate affairs strategies to support Teva's goals and objectives in Canada.
• Create and manage content for internal and external communications, including newsletters, website updates, and social media.
• Support executive communications, including speechwriting, presentation development, LinkedIn, and market positioning.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align communication efforts with marketing campaigns.
• Support the development of plans around Canadian ESG efforts, employee events, and business conferences.
• Lead and collaborate cross-functionally on the strategic use of town halls and leadership meetings, incorporating feedback mechanisms for employee engagement.
• Direct all aspects of internal communications to ensure content complies with Teva's brand strategy and standards.
• Lead the Internal Communications team, fostering a high-performing environment, coaching, and developing team members.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key media contacts across Canada.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media statements, and other communications materials.
• Monitor media coverage and manage media inquiries.
• Develop and execute crisis plans and act as a spokesperson during crisis situations.
• Advise and support senior leadership with strategic guidance on messaging, platforms, and communication plans to enhance employee alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive strategic execution by partnering with the GM to translate the big-picture strategy into actionable priorities.
• Organize and lead leadership meetings and offsites, managing agendas, discussion flow, and action items.
• Interface with regional and global communications colleagues to integrate relevant global strategies and plans.
• Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns.
• Prepare reports on media coverage, communication activities, and outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience in communications, preferably in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or tech industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role, including experience supporting organizations through change.
• Proven track record of driving cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment between teams, and guiding projects from planning to execution.
• Exceptional communication skills with written and verbal fluency in English. Upper-intermediate or higher proficiency in French is an asset
• Ability to translate complex ideas into clear, actionable insights.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate complex dynamics and foster a positive organizational culture.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using digital communication tools and platforms, including social media, content management systems, and media monitoring software. Openness to integrating AI-powered solutions.
• Results oriented and entrepreneurial.
• Contagious positivity, open to change and able to think out of the box.
• Possess a high level of business ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• Travel requirement: 10-15%.

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As a key member of the Canadian leadership team, the Senior Director of Market Access, Government Affairs, and Strategic Operations will lead the market access functions for generic products, biosimilars, and innovative medicines in Canada. This role is also accountable for government affairs at both the federal and provincial levels and is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignment across the organization.

Market Access & Government Affairs

• Develop and implement market access strategies for generic, biosimilar, and innovative medicines, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Oversee the development of pricing and reimbursement strategies to optimize market access.
• Lead and manage the market access team, leveraging expertise across innovative medicines, biosimilars, and generics.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and compliance within the team.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including commercial, medical, regulatory, and global market access teams, to ensure cohesive strategy execution.
• Ensure Canadian market access requirements are integrated into global development plans.
• Develop and execute government affairs strategies to influence healthcare policies and regulations at both federal and provincial levels.
• Represent the organization in interactions with government bodies, trade associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including public and private payers, policymakers, healthcare providers, and industry associations.
• Incorporate stakeholder insights into market access and government affairs strategies.

Strategic Operations

• In close collaboration with the General Manager of Teva Canada, ensure operational efficiency and strategic alignment across the organization.
• Support the senior leadership team in prioritizing initiatives and managing key projects.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
• Apply deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry—including market trends, customer dynamics, and competitive intelligence—to guide strategic decision-making.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in market access, pricing, reimbursement, or government affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly with innovative medicines.
• Strong understanding of the dynamics between global organizations and local teams, including planning cycles and business operations.
• Proven leadership experience (ideally 7+ years), with demonstrated ability to influence, guide, and develop high-performing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system, including federal and provincial regulatory environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex information to executive audiences. Proficiency in French is an asset.
• Strong business acumen and financial literacy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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The Senior Manager, Supply Chain is pivotal in executing end-to-end consolidated supply and demand processes at the Market-Site level. This role is essential for identifying and escalating risks and opportunities in demand and supply plans, providing actionable plans with clear accountability, timelines, and progress tracking. The incumbent will lead processes that support the supply chain and commercial strategic goals and objectives.Additionally, this role will oversee the S&OE (Sales and Operations Execution) process, managing key planning and execution responsibilities. This involves close collaboration with manufacturing sites, commercial operations, marketing, finance, and supply sites. The successful candidate will consolidate supply and demand signals, drive root cause analysis, execute mitigation actions, and participate in executive forums for decision-making.

Coordinate supply chain projects and initiatives to support overall supply chain excellence. Analyze service level risks, drive inventory management strategies, and support mid- and long-term demand and supply balancing. Maintain key performance indicators such as Service Level, Inventory, and Forecast Accuracy.Key Activities

• Lead the weekly market S&OE meetings and initiatives between Site, SCAs and Commercial.
• Provide weekly updates from market S&OE, identify key risks, opportunities, and decisions for escalation to regional S&OE.
• Track implementation of decisions and maintain closed feedback loops with S&OP.
• Facilitate joint Site/Market reviews and mitigation planning.
• Support action tracking, root cause analysis, and issue escalation.
• Consolidate supply risk reviews, inventory trending, and service level deviations.
• Maintain inventory levels through parameter reviews.
• Participate in the monthly Demand Review and S&OP process.
• Support of new product introduction, bids, tenders, and transfers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field. MBA preferred.
• 6 + years of experience in Supply Chain or related planning field.
• Direct experience with S&OE, S&OP, or execution alignment processes.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (SAP APO/IBP preferred) and analytical tools
• Strong background in demand planning, inventory management, demand-supply balancing, and cross-functional forums.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to root cause and corrective action.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and influence skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and deliver results in a matrix organization.
• APICS Certification desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.

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Teva Canada is seeking a dynamic leader to drive its mission of becoming a Sustainable Generic Powerhouse. As a Senior Director, Generic Portfolio & Marketing, you will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies to achieve revenue, sales, and profit targets. You will oversee brand operations, including launch planning, brand management, and lifecycle management for both generic (Gx) and over-the-counter (OTC) products. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams locally and globally, playing a key role as a member of the Teva Canada Leadership Team (CLT).

• Develop a high-performing marketing team by overseeing direct reports, reviewing, monitoring, and coaching performance
• Ensure leadership and ownership of the marketing budget
• Provide forecasts (LRP), modeling, and business cases for supply chain and financial planning
• Establish marketing strategies and governance within the commercial plan; set targets and deliverables where appropriate
• Direct marketing functions to execute campaigns and promotional activities aimed at achieving short- and long-term commercial objectives, focusing on increasing profitability and market share
• Understand the pharmacy customer landscape and strategize product/market opportunities across customer segments (corporate, retail)
• Lead the development of programs and activities tailored to the professional development of pharmacists and their staff
• Oversee the Product Lifecycle Management process and provide recommendations on molecule, strength, and SKU levels
• Liaise with regional and global teams to advocate for Canadian interests within the global Gx portfolio strategy
• Lead and evolve digital marketing activities and execution
• Monitor and enhance portfolio performance using IQVIA and other data sources
• Partner and collaborate with sales management to identify opportunities to enhance sales force productivity

• Undergraduate business degree or, an MBA
• 10+ years’ experience and expertise within the generic pharmaceutical industry in one or more related field(s) of accountability (Product/Portfolio Management, Marketing, BD, R&D data/financial analysis etc.)
• 5+ years of proven leadership skills including influencing, coaching & development of employees
• Proficient in building and leading teams through collaboration, honesty and to work effectively through complexities and organization transformation
• Demonstrated capability to handle competing priorities effectively through excellent planning & organizational skills
• Strong ability to flawlessly execute plans including product launches
• Strong financial acumen
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to read and interpret and present to executives. Ability to communicate in French a asset
• Ability to work in a dynamic/global/matrix base environment
• Travel requirement: 10-15%

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