Senior Director, Global Procurement, R&D

Overview

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.

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic executive to lead the Global Procurement Organization for R&D s leader will be a critical business partner to the R&D leadership team and will lead a team of 10 to develop and implement strategic initiatives to deliver speed, quality and total cost optimization through our supply base and in collaboration with the R&D organization.

This leader must be experienced in Pharmaceutical R&D categories with a track record of developing deep and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, this leader will also contribute as a member of the leadership team to delivering the Global Procurement Transformation and other enterprise goals.

• Collaborate with the Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer and Global Procurement leadership team in the development and implementation of global and regional R&D Procurement goals.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Senior R&D Leadership and other cross functional stakeholders to develop strategic initiatives aligned to the organization’s goals.
• Develop category strategies that establish long term plans to ensure best in class costs, quality, service levels and risk mitigation across the R&D supplier portfolio.
• Conduct supply market research to provide category intelligence and benchmarks on industry dynamics, trends, and best practices to inform strategies and advise R&D stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between Global Procurement and R&D for transversal category needs (Consulting, Meetings, Staff Augmentation, etc.).
• Develop a high performing team and succession plans.
• Guide cross-functional teams in the application of the Sourcing Management Process.
• Oversee all sourcing activities for the team, including directing and approving competitive bidding (RFx) processes. Review, advise, and approve complex RFx documentation issued by the team.
• Effectively communicate the impact of sourcing decisions.
• Develop effective supplier negotiation plans and strategies.
• Implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Programs with key suppliers to foster innovation, track performance metrics, and ensure ongoing continuous improvement.
• Interface directly with Finance to plan and document value and P&L impact.
• Drive compliance in line with the Global Procurement Policy.
• Advance Teva Culture for the Global Procurement Team.
• Establish and communicate Procurement Job performance standards and identify training and development needs.

This is a remote opportunity that will require onsite visits to Parsippany, NJ as needed.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major or concentration in Business Administration, Finance, or Supply Chain.
• MBA and/or relevant certification is preferred, e.g., Six Sigma, CPM, CPP.
• Minimum of 12 years of work experience in an international company with progressive leadership roles, and at least 5 years in R&D Procurement leadership role.

• Able to translate a strategic vision into action.
• Excellent supplier negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple simultaneous projects, and deliver quantifiable results.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal – the ability to gain executive support.
• Strong Interpersonal/Relationship Management Skills, ability to mentor, manage, and develop staff as…