Network & Product Strategy Leader Job Haarlem area,North Holland Netherlands,Business

Position: Network & Product Strategy Leader 1

We Are Teva

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world‑class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high‑quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high‑performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Our Team, Your Impact

Lead the end‑to‑end strategy, optimization, and execution of Teva’s Solids & Semi‑Solids manufacturing network, ensuring alignment between portfolio demand, manufacturing capabilities, and long‑term financial objectives.

The role is accountable for defining and executing the network long‑term strategy (LTS), driving footprint optimisation, cost competitiveness, supply resilience, and compliance, while enabling sustainable growth under Teva’s Pivot to Growth (PtG) agenda.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

Network Strategy & Long‑Term Planning

Define and continuously evolve the global manufacturing network strategy for OSD and Semi‑Solids
Lead LTS (Long‑Term Strategy) and LRP (Long‑Range Planning) processes across sites, regions, and portfolio
Translate demand scenarios into capacity, footprint, and investment roadmaps
Identify and execute network optimisation levers:
- Site specialization / hub strategy (e.g., cost vs service sites)
- Consolidation / divestment opportunities
- Internal vs External Manufacturing (IH vs ExM) balance
Ensure alignment with EUROW strategy, US market needs, and emerging markets growth

Portfolio‑Network Integration

Act as the integrator between Global Portfolio, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations
Ensure optimal product‑to‑site allocation based on:
- Cost (CPU / COGS optimisation)
- Complexity (e.g., high OHC, modified release, semi‑solid formulations)
- Strategic importance (e.g., essential medicines, sole supplier)
Drive decisions on:
- Tech transfers (timing, sequencing, risk mitigation)
- Product rationalisation / pruning
- Make vs Buy strategies
Align network capabilities with pipeline and BD opportunities

Financial Performance & Value Creation

Own and drive network‑level financial outcomes, including:
- COGS reduction and GP expansion
- Fixed‑cost absorption and utilisation optimisation
- CAPEX prioritisation and ROI delivery
Lead development of business cases:
- NPV / IRR / payback analysis
- Sensitivity (CAPEX, volume, pricing, ExM markup)
Deliver measurable impact through:
- Footprint rationalisation
- Volume consolidation
- Strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation

Capacity, Utilisation & Operational Excellence

Ensure optimal capacity planning and utilisation across the network:
- Balance staffed, operational, and practical capacity
- Mitigate bottlenecks (e.g., constrained liquid/semi‑solid lines, packaging)
Drive improvements in:
- OEE and throughput
- Cycle time and responsiveness (MTO environments)
Define future‑state manufacturing capabilities, including:
- Flexible lines
- Multi‑purpose assets
- Packaging hubs

Strategic Projects & Transformation

Lead high‑impact cross‑functional initiatives:
- Site exits / divestments (e.g., antibiotics, legacy sites)
- New site / line investments (e.g., nasal spray, OSD expansion)
- Network redesign (regional or global)
Oversee end‑to‑end execution, including:
- Governance (Steer Co, EM updates)
- Timeline and milestone delivery
- Risk mitigation and contingency planning

Your Skills and Experience

Education Required:

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Science or equivalent
Education Preferred: MBA or relevant MS degree
Experience

Required:

15+ years total experience, 10+ years experience in the production of pharmaceutical products. Solids operations experience preferred in operations or supply chain role
Experience working in a global environment, leading complex, cross‑functional teams
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and act tactically. Proven leadership capabilities strong interpersonal skills including cross‑functional teamwork, effective written and oral communication skills, advanced project management skills, strong multi‑cultural skills, high energy…