Senior Legal Counsel Gbs Contracting Center Excellence jobs at Teva in Croatia, Zagreb

As a part of Global procurement team, your responsibilities will include:

• Own new reporting solution by providing a single point of contact for all procurement related topics, provide training, proper documentation and align business requirements with IT
• Implement new reporting solutions and tools within Global Procurement to support Business needs
• Other projects/duties to be assigned as needed/appropriate. Examples may include process creation/enhancement, cross-functional team participation, etc.
• Regular (e.g. monthly) and ad-hoc data gathering, reporting, consolidation and analysis of the data to ensure high data quality
• Point of contact for external functions: such as Finance, Legal, Supply Chain etc. who requires data and analytics on Procurement information

• Work with Procurement, Finance and business leaders to develop, enhance existing and develop new cross-functional Reporting capabilities

Temporary contract - 1 year, with possibility to become permanent

• University degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering
• 3+ years of experience:
  • with DWH/BI systems, within Finance, Invoice, Payments, Planning and Procurement subject areas
  • with ERP system mainly Procurement and Financial modules, structure and processes
• Strong knowledge Reporting and analytics solutions (Power BI, QlikView or similar) and understanding of IT acumen
• Strong knowledge of SQL/PL SQL with hands-on experience
• Experience with advanced analytics projects is an advantage
• Solid understanding of procurement best practices, policies and tools
• Exceptional MS office skills, along with the ability to manipulate heavy sets of data and create concise and accurate reports
• Strong interpersonal skills including cross-functional teamwork in multi-cultural environment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and reporting skills. Managing data and information to report KPI’s and update progress against program objectives.
• Ability to lead and influence without authority
• Strong in time management and organization

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Data Governance & Backbone Enrichment

• Lead and manage data governance activities for the R&D analytical backbone.
• Support enrichment efforts across both backend and frontend layers of the analytical backbone.

Digital Platform Ownership

• Be assigned to relevant digital platforms and areas of need, including tools within the Microsoft 365 suite (e.g., Power BI, SharePoint, Power Automate) and AI-related platforms.
• Ensure platforms are effectively deployed, adopted, and maintained to meet business requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with SHMs, Digital Leads, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment, adoption, and usability of digital tools and platforms.
• Act as a liaison between IT and business units to translate strategic needs into actionable digital solutions.

Within the scope of responsibilities:

• Drive implementations and continuous improvement of digital capabilities across R&D.
• Excels at cross-functional coordination – Working with IT, business units, vendors, and leadership.
• Maintain and enhance digital assets such as dashboards, SharePoint sites, and automation workflows.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and training to promote digital literacy and platform usage.
• Participate in strategic planning and intake processes for new digital initiatives.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence & Sprints agile methodology

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Software Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• 2-3 years of experience as a business analyst managing multiple small to mid-sized projects with an understanding of digital offerings, including Power Platform, RPA and ML / AI capabilities
• Computer skills, especially with Project management software (Planisware, Jira, and/or Confluence), Excel, Powerpoint
• Must demonstrate ability to solve moderately complex problems and analyze and apply appropriate solutions. Identifies and solves problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources
• Project management skills in planning, milestone tracking & reporting
• Delivery oversight skillset mindset
• Stakeholder Management capabilities and customer facing approach.

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• Providing legal support – in English – to drafting, reviewing, negotiating and generally supporting contracting activities with a global footprint.
• Providing guidance to junior lawyers and/or paralegals and other support staff.
• Completing special legal projects as requested for the benefit of the broader legal department.

• Qualified lawyer in at least one jurisdiction.
• At least 10 years of relevant legal experience earned in-house or at law firms (focused on supporting contracting activities in English), preferably in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong client service orientation with the ability to respond quickly and pragmatically to urgent situations.
• Ability to build strong relationships internally with both legal colleagues and business stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with document automation and collaboration platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with legal technology systems such as contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, e-signature tools (e.g., DocuSign), and matter management systems.
• Experience in the Pharmaceuticals and/or Life Sciences sector is a plus.
• Exposure to or having worked in a shared services environment is a plus.
• Multi-cultural experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in one or more additional languages (e.g. German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, etc.) is a plus.

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• Collaboration & Standardization : Partner with program leaders, cross-functional teams, and subject matter experts to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for enhancement. Design and implement standardized, scalable processes that align with business objectives.
• Data-Driven Performance Monitoring: Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to assess the impact of process changes and drive continuous improvements.
• Best Practice Implementation: Lead efforts to standardize project management practices across GPL, defining methodologies, templates, and tools that enhance consistency, efficiency, and execution excellence. Implement continuous improvements based on lessons learned, industry trends, and stakeholder feedback.
• Integration of Technical & Functional Capabilities: Work closely with internal and external functions such as Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, CMC, Global Regulatory Affairs, TGO, finance, and commercial—to seamlessly integrate technical process development activities. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and alignment.
• Support for New Initiatives: Provide strategic and operational support for the implementation of new initiatives and process innovations, ensuring their successful integration into the GPL and GR&D framework.
• Change Management & Adoption: Develop and execute change management strategies to support the adoption of new processes and tools across GPL, GR&D and external functions. Provide guidance, training, and communication plans to facilitate smooth transitions and drive stakeholder engagement.
• Culture of Continuous Improvement: Foster an innovative and improvement-focused mindset across GPL and GR&D, encouraging team members to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and process enhancements.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in operational excellence, process optimization, or program management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proven track record in leading cross functional process improvement initiatives across global organizations.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively in a matrixed, global environment and build trusted partnerships across functions.

• Process Optimization & Standardization: Expertise in business process reengineering, operational efficiency, and workflow automation.
• Project & Program Management: Strong skills in project management methodologies and experience implementing structured governance frameworks.
• Change Management & Communication: Expertise in developing and executing change management strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and training programs to ensure adoption of new processes and tools.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Passion for fostering a culture of innovation, process excellence, and operational agility, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Technology & Digital Enablement: Experience with digital transformation, automation, and AI-driven process improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for identifying inefficiencies.

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• Support the review and validation of legal invoices in alignment with billing guidelines and contractual terms.
• Assist in vendor management activities, including onboarding, performance tracking, and compliance monitoring.
• Contribute to rate card management, ensuring accuracy and consistency across legal service providers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve legal workflows and system integrations.
• Generate reports and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement within Legal Operations.
• Maintain documentation and support audits and internal controls related to legal spend and vendor governance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Preferably up to 3 years of experience in legal operations, legal analytics, or a similar role—experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is a plus.
• Required excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with legal billing systems, eBilling platforms, and vendor management tools is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with legal operations technologies (e.g., eBilling, matter management, spend analytics).
• Understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other data analysis tools.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful work in a life sciences setting.

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• Requirement Analysis: Analyze business requirements and perform thorough Impact analysis
• Solutioning & Design: Solutioning for new SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) planning application implementations and also for enhancements to existing planning applications.
• Prepare High level and detailed design specifications related to SAC Planning model and Import/Export interfaces from/to SAP BW/Datasphere/Oracle databas
• Collaboration: Collaborate with Technical, Stakeholder management and Cross functional teams
• Delivery : Contribute and lead the delivery of SAC Planning application Implementation, enhancements and Interface developments
• Project Status updates : Timely updates of the ongoing development tasks and incident resolution status to the management and concerned teams
• Technical Ownership : Assume technical ownership ensuring tight control over all the technical aspects of the application and adhering to established governance and best practices
• Project Support: Monitor Service Now incidents, JIRA tasks and track them to closure
• Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain the technical documentation and user guides

• : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Information Technology.
• 12 + years of experience in the areas of Planning and Analytics
• Minimum 3-4 end to end Planning/Budgeting/Forecasting implementation experience using SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud) Planning
• Strong Understanding and experience of implementing Financial Planning and Standard Financial statements : P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow is a must
• Experience in developing Advanced formula, Data actions
• Extensive experience in Stories and dashboards with rich visualization.
• Experience with setting up User Security in SAC
• Experience with Inbound and Outbound data integrations/interfaces with upstream and downstream systems is a must
• Experience with scripting for Analytical applications is an added advantage
• Strong excel skills
• Data reconciliation and troubleshooting skills
• Hands-on experience with SAP BW / SAP Datasphere
• Hands-on experience in developing simple to Medium complexity SAP HANA Calculation views
• Good Understanding / Hands-on experience in SQL is an added advantage
• Past experience in other Planning tools like BPC standard, BPC Embedded , BW-IP, Hyperion Planning etc. is an added advantage
• Client interfacing skills and experience in interfacing with Senior management and Business users/end users
• Self motivated and quick learner and has the ability to adapt to highly dynamic environment

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Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing support in HR related matters to Teva employees based in Latin America.
• Entering and maintaining employees’ data in the SuccessFactors system (following the employee life cycle from hire to retire).
• Working closely with the Payroll department ensuring payroll data accuracy.
• Acting as a liaison between the employee and HR managers in order to resolve queries and issues.
• Acting as a first point of contact via ticketing system responding to a broad range of HR related inquiries.
• Ensuring integrity of HR databases and any downstream impact with any/all changes

• Fluent verbal and written communication in Spanish and in English
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, Word)
• Experience of working in similar administrative jobs is desirable
• Customer and team oriented
• Willingness to work in an international environment

The internal career site is available from your home network as well. If you have trouble accessing your EC account, please contact your local HR/IT partner.