Teva Senior Manager Medical Operations Excellence 

United Kingdom, England 

784802140

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Demonstrable improvements in process efficiency
• Stakeholder satisfaction with medical operations
• On-time project delivery
• Proactive identification of operational risks

• Process Optimisation & Continuous Improvement Leadership
  • Lead data-driven process transformation utilising Lean, Six Sigma, or structured improvement frameworks to deliver measurable efficiency gains and cost reductions
  • Conduct comprehensive process analysis including current-state mapping, root cause analysis, stakeholder journey mapping, and quantitative measurement to identify opportunities and establish baseline metrics
  • Design and implement future-state processes with demonstrable track record of achieving specific outcomes (cycle time reduction, error reduction, satisfaction increases) through collaborative cross-functional redesign

• Project Tracking & Performance Management Leadership
  • Manage project portfolio oversight using advanced tools (M365 Loop, Planner, SharePoint) to track multi-workstream initiatives, dependencies, resource allocation, and critical milestones across Medical Affairs operations
  • Develop dynamic project dashboards providing real-time visibility into project health, budget utilisation, timeline adherence, and resource constraints with automated alerts for variance and risk indicators

• Medical KPI Tracking & Performance Management
  • Oversee multi-level KPI performance across MSL quantitative/qualitative metrics, training indicators, and medical brand plan measures through automated tracking systems and performance dashboards
  • Foster accountability by partnering with MSL Managers and Therapy Area Leads to set targets, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions for performance deviations

• Monthly Reporting & Communications Management
  • Produce comprehensive monthly reports consolidating budget performance, MSL field activity metrics, brand and therapy area insights, and medical information trends into executive-ready analytics and recommendations
  • Develop integrated reporting frameworks that synthesise cross-functional data into actionable insights, highlighting performance against targets, emerging trends, and strategic implications for leadership decision-making

• Monthly and Quarterly Budget Tracking
  • Manage proactive budget oversight through systematic monitoring, variance analysis, and trend identification, linking financial performance to KPIs and project delivery milestones
  • Manage stakeholder budget accountability by conducting monthly tracking meetings with Therapy Area Leads, addressing variances, and ensuring alignment between spend and strategic priorities

• Medical Affairs Brand Plan Orchestration & Performance Management
  • Partner with Therapy Area Leads to translate brand strategies into operational roadmaps with defined milestones, resource requirements, and success metrics across the medical affairs portfolio
  • Establish monitoring frameworks with therapy area-specific KPIs and progress tracking systems that provide real-time visibility into strategic delivery and execution gaps

• Medical Affairs Capability Mapping, Development & Tracking
  • Conduct capability assessments across Medical Affairs teams to identify skill gaps, competency levels, and development needs aligned to strategic objectives
  • Design development programs including training plans and skill-building initiatives to address gaps and enhance team performance

Do you have...?

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related analytical discipline
• Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master) or equivalent demonstrated competency
• (Highly Desirable) Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Operations Management, or Process Improvement and/or process improvement certification (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, Lean Management, Change Management)
• Extensive experience of managing strategic plan execution across multiple functions with demonstrated ability to translate strategies into operational roadmaps and tracking systems
• Proven stakeholder accountability management ensuring senior stakeholders’ responsibility for delivery while maintaining productive relationships and managing competing priorities
• Process improvement expertise with track record of facilitating cross-functional redesign, managing resistance, and implementing changes that delivered measurable outcomes (cycle time reduction, error reduction, satisfaction increases)
• Process improvement methodology proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, or structured frameworks with ability to translate complex regulatory/compliance requirements into streamlined workflows
• Advanced project management capabilities including expert proficiency in tools (Loop, Planner, SharePoint), tracking multi-workstream initiatives, dependencies, and resource allocation with custom reporting and automated workflows
• Proactive risk identification and intervention with demonstrated ability to identify project risks, performance gaps, and budget/performance disconnects 2-3 months before critical issues
• Regulatory project experience managing projects with compliance timelines and successfully recovering troubled projects through proactive intervention
• Governance and monitoring expertise developing RACI matrices, dynamic dashboards, structured governance, and integrating project tracking with budget oversight
• Predictive analysis capabilities using systematic monitoring to identify opportunities proactively rather than reactive problem-solving
• Diverse experience valued: We recognise that relevant experience may come from various sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, technology, consulting, or public sector operations

Are you...?

• Open to feedback and continuous learning
• Willing to adapt approaches based on evidence and stakeholder feedback
• Able to exhibit collaborative leadership style with ability to influence
• Able to think outside the box while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Proactive
• Good communicator

Whether you're growing your family or pursuing new adventures, ourenhanced maternity and paternity leave, sabbaticals, and hybrid working policiesare here to support you through life’s most meaningful moments. Financial wellbeing matters too, which is why we offer anenhanced pension scheme, access to a discount store, and free financial coaching through Bippit.

To help you grow with confidence, we offer a structuredtraining and development programmetailored to your role and department, equipping you with the tools, knowledge, and support you need to thrive.

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