Teva Pharmaceutical Industries is hiring a Senior Director, Head of Business Operations and Portfolio PM for External Manufacturing. In this leadership role, you will design and implement governance for external manufacturing (ExM), own the integrated risk management process, and oversee a portfolio of projects involving contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs). Your work ensures projects are executed effectively and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
What You'll Do
- Establish, implement, and maintain a robust ExM operations and projects governance framework, including processes, roles, and responsibilities.
- Organize and lead portfolio governance and steering committee meetings to review project performance and make critical decisions.
- Define and enforce standard project management methodologies, templates, and tools for consistency across external manufacturing projects.
- Provide regular, high-level reporting on portfolio health, progress, and key metrics to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Ensure the portfolio of external manufacturing projects is aligned with overall corporate and supply chain strategies.
- Facilitate the prioritization and selection of projects based on business value, resource availability, risk, and strategic importance.
- Develop and maintain a portfolio roadmap providing a long-term view of projects, timelines, and resource needs.
- Manage and allocate internal and external resources across the portfolio to optimize project execution.
- Proactively monitor the health of individual projects, tracking progress against milestones, budget, and scope.
- Identify, escalate, and manage portfolio-level risks and issues related to external partners, budget, schedule, and quality.
- Oversee and coordinate project dependencies across the portfolio and with internal departments to resolve conflicts.
- Act as a point of escalation for complex issues within projects, guiding teams toward effective resolution.
- Own the integrated risk management process for ExM, ensuring IRM leads are identified and the process is carried out robustly.
- Drive the development and implementation of mitigation plans and provide regular updates to the ExM leadership team.
- Set clear goals and expectations for the team aligned with organizational objectives.
- Provide guidance and motivation to keep the team engaged and productive.
- Monitor progress against goals and KPIs.
- Identify and resolve issues that hinder performance.
- Conduct performance reviews and support professional development.
- Address conflicts promptly and fairly.
- Coach and mentor team members for growth.
- Identify training needs and arrange learning opportunities.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Proven track record in project and portfolio management, preferably with a focus on manufacturing, supply chain, or external partner management.
- Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceuticals, medical devices).
- Strong ability to lead, influence, and motivate cross-functional teams in a matrix environment without direct authority.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to effectively communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to understand the larger business strategy and connect it to specific project goals and priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to assess portfolio performance, manage risks, and facilitate data-driven decisions.
- Financial acumen.
Nice to Have
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program/Portfolio Management (PGMP) certification.
Team & Environment
You will lead a team of 5-7 direct reports and an overall group of around 25 employees. You will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration, with room to grow and flexibility to balance life with work.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, and holiday.
- Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
- Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.
- Total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards.
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
