Senior Director Strategy Deployment Process Lead jobs at Teva in Italy

This individual will work closely with strategy pillar leads, business analysts, finance, and functional stakeholders to ensure plans and programs are accurately captured, tracked, and aligned. The role is highly collaborative and requires deep coordination across functions and geographies, as well as strong process governance capabilities.

• Strategy deployment & operating rhythm: Orchestrate governance and rhythm for TGO strategy process (e.g., bottom-up planning, AOP cycle, strategy reviews, quarterly forums). Design and manage TGO’s deployment processes, including templates, tools, cadence, and mechanisms to track milestones, risks, and value realization. Consolidate and synthesize updates across functions into structured executive-ready materials, dashboards, and reports that enable leadership visibility and action
• Cross-functional initiative leadership: Coordinate cross-functional strategic initiatives across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, and other areas. Serve as the central node for key projects, ensuring initiatives are prioritized, resourced, and executed effectively across the end-to-end value chain. Escalate risks proactively and recommend course corrections when delivery milestones are at risk, ensuring executional discipline and transparency
• Executive reporting & decision support: Generate high-impact, executive-ready reports and presentations that distill complex information into clear insights and support senior leadership in data-driven decision-making by providing analysis of operational performance, scenario planning, and progress of strategic initiatives. Prepare content and talking points for leadership updates, ensuring consistent messaging on strategy and results
• Continuous improvement & operational excellence: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and implement best practices. Ensure that improvement projects are aligned with broader transformation goals, thereby enhancing productivity and quality across the network
• Performance tracking & execution management: Develop and implement robust mechanisms to track performance against strategic goals and key performance indicators (KPIs). Continuously monitor operational metrics and transformation program milestones, providing regular updates and dashboards to senior leadership on progress, risks, and achievements. Collaborate closely with Finance liaison to ensure strategy deployment aligns with financial planning and value tracking
• Reporting directly to the VP/SVP of TGO Strategy, the Strategy Deployment Process Lead is a key member of the Leadership Team with regular engagement with the Operations Leadership Team (OLT). This role oversees a team of ~5 and plays a pivotal role in shaping transformation program across Teva Global Operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences or a related field required.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred, especially with a focus in strategy, operations management, or organizational leadership

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strategic leadership experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or management consulting; background in Operations preferred. Exposure to enterprise or functional strategy work in a global environment highly valued
• Transformation mindset & analytical thinking: Demonstrated ability to understand and synthesize functional strategies into a cohesive narrative that aligns with broader organizational goals. Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to translate complex data into actionable insights and communication materials
• Cross-functional program coordination: Experience coordinating initiatives across multiple functions and regions. Skilled at managing deliverables and interdependencies in a matrixed setting
• Financial & business acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles and operational drivers. Comfortable working with budgets, business cases, and performance data to support executive insights and decision-making
• Global mindset: Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cultures and time zones in a multinational organization. Experience working with global teams and stakeholders
• Communication & narrative development: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling, executive-level presentations that distill complex strategies into clear, aligned narratives
• Influencing in a matrixed environment: Strong interpersonal presence with the ability to influence across functions and levels, without direct authority. Skilled at building trust, aligning diverse perspectives, and fostering collaboration across a global, matrixed organization
• Continuous improvement focus: Proven experience in process optimization and embedding continuous improvement practices into team operations
• Other skills: High energy, intellectually curious, and collaborative team player. Demonstrated sound judgment, integrity, and resilience.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% globally

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Medisspecializes in out-licensing high-quality generic pharmaceuticals to third-party pharmaceutical companies. Established in 1985, we offer a broad portfolio of 170+ generic pharmaceutical products, mainly in the form of tablets, capsules and injections.

Our portfolio includes a growing range of specialist oncology products and product formulations, predominantly solid oral dosages.

As ayou will play a critical role in developing market strategies in your responsible market (Italy), leading and executing in market B2B business development and key account management within the pharmaceutical space.

• Prioritise and analyse the responsible markets and develop a strong market strategy in collaboration with EU Cluster head
• Identify profitable portfolio and sales gaps for the markets / and or with strategic partners
• Responsible for keeping track of market trends that can influence the Medis business and thereby identifying new opportunities
• Maintain a good overview of current activities, follow up on the defined sales strategies and provide regular updates to the Cluster team.
• Organizes the markets within the Cluster. He/ She manages the daily work of the market/s and the planning to deliver on KPIs
• Work closely with the Cluster team on their day-to-day operations in order to add value to organization’s profitability, growth and international reputation and ensure that objectives are met
• Responsible for driving commercial results in the market/s in line with budget and the sales in the region
• Responsible for his/her respective market/s in the negotiations of offers, new agreements and amendments with new and existing customers
• Provide market intel on market price strategies and price amendments in line with local landscape
• Responsible for reviewing and advising on action plans on low margin products / agreements
• Advise on dispute solving and settlements, including decisions on provisions thereof
• Requirement to review and update CV and JD regularly to accurately reflect role
• Responsible for any additional specific tasks/projects as assigned by the EU Cluster Head

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Business or related field of study
• 8+ Years of commercial experience
• Experience with contract negotiations and knowledge of regulatory /compliance requirements preferred
• Experience or knowledge in regulatory and legal/IP will be highly regarded
• Fluency in written and spoken English language
• Strong leadership with ability to lead for success
• Commercially focused with high numeracy and good analytical skills
• Strong business partnering, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop and successfully execute commercial strategy from lead generation to sales.
• Ability to work well in high pressure situations in order to meet deadlines
• Strong project management skills with ability to deliver solutions on target and on budget, while generating superior results
• The capacity to grasp the many challenges of the generic pharmaceutical industry, be comfortable in a fast paced environment with multiple projects, working across the business as required.

Medis European Markets Cluster Head

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•Single Point of Contact:Serve as the primary liaison to the VP Procurement and Head of Direct for all direct procurement activities across all sites in the defined cluster.
•Team Leadership and Development:
•Develop and Implement Procurement Strategies:
•Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure reliable supply chains and favorable terms.
•Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. Manage risks associated with supply contracts and agreements.
•Global and Regional Initiatives: Ensure the implementation of global and regional procurement initiatives.
•Category Consolidation:Identify opportunities to consolidate locally managed direct procurement categories at the country-wide level, in alignment with the Global Procurement Policy and Global Procurement Category Management.
•Budget and Savings Planning: Support the Head of Global Direct Procurement in defining the budget and savings AOP Plan.
•Savings Targets Achievement:Ensure the achievement of savings targets for the category/site.
•Negotiation and Contract Management:Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
•Cross-functional Collaboration
•Stakeholder Management:Manage, engage, and influence key stakeholders.
•Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of direct procurement processes.
•Operational Efficiency:Oversee the direct procurement process, including sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management, to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
•Collaboration with Direct Category Lead:

• At least 10 years’ experience in Direct Procurement: Pharma Procurement/API, Fine Chemicals/Intermediates Manufacturing.
• Your educational background includes Master's degree in natural sciences, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology or equivalent is mandatory. In addition, MBA is an advantage.

• Strategic thinker with strong interpersonal, cross-functional teamwork, and communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Autonomous professional capable of making decisions and resolving issues promptly.

• Ability to draw strategic insights from analysis and effectively summarize and present insights.
• Team Management experience is an advantage.

• Fluency in Italian language.

Nikolina Dajcic - Recruiter

Head of Direct Procurement, TAPI

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Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will contribute to maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System at the site.

In your day-to-day, you'll be responsible for:

Batch Disposition:Review batch documentation for compliance before disposition and Manage disposition of raw materials, intermediates, and final APIs with Qualified Person's support.

CAPA:Review, approve, and ensure timely execution of CAPAs to prevent reoccurrence of issues and Implement remediation actions assigned to Quality Assurance.

Complaints:Investigate complaints with Site Quality Head, Qualified Person, and QA Manager and Issue and review complaint reports, notify suppliers of complaints.

Deviations: Investigate deviations with Site Quality Head, Qualified Person, and QA Manager and Issue and review deviation reports, support investigations.

Notifications to Management:Collect and verify information for management notifications.

Quality Overview & Shop Floor:Ensure quality oversight and monitoring at shop floor, participate in Quality Walk Arounds and Audit production and warehouse operations for compliance.

Quality Shipment/Logistics:Manage and review packaging and shipping documentation and Approve packing lists with Qualified Person's support.

MS&T and RA Support:Review batch documentation per regulatory requirements and Verify manufacturing and packaging processes align with DMF.

APR/PQR:Prepare and issue Annual Product Reviews, share schedules with other sites and suppliers and Review APRs provided by service suppliers.

Change Control Management:Evaluate and implement changes with Site Quality Head, Qualified Person, and QA Manager and Issue, review, and approve risk assessments for change controls.

Cleaning Validation Review: Review documentation for equipment cleaning procedures.

Document Management:Manage and distribute manufacturing procedure/master batch records and Archive executed batch records.

Process Validation Review:Review and approve documentation for manufacturing process validation.

Compliance Support:Participate in regulatory audits and support Inspection Readiness Plan.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or closely related discipline is required.
• Alternatively, a High School Diploma completed by relevant and verified Training/Certification for the role can be accepted on an exceptional basis.

Skills

• Able to work with a good level of autonomy with supervision where necessary
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Familiar with Quality IT Systems: i.e. TrackWise

Languages

• Italian, proficient English

Minimum Experience / Training required:

•3-6 years of work experience in API/pharmaceutical companies.

QA Manager.

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