Chief of Staff, Teva Global Operations

We Are Teva

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The Opportunitu

Teva Global Operations (TGO) deliver essential medicines to millions of patients every day. As TGO continues to simplify, strengthen its foundations, and enable the next phase of our Pivot to Growth strategy, the Chief of Staff will play a critical role in driving alignment and execution across the organisation.

Reporting to the EVP, TGO—the Chief of Staff will lead the planning, prioritization, and coordination of key executive activities. They will help ensure focus, discipline, and operational excellence across TGO, enabling the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategically plan and orchestrate the execution of the EVP, TGO daily activities.
• Defines, deploys and continuously improves an effective and efficient governance process for TGO in conjunction with transformation and lean management principles
• Provide guidance to the EVP, TGO in the management of their priorities.
• Facilitate TGO leadership team’s routines and processes including the preparation of materials for business reviews, management meetings, steering committees, strategic site visits…
• Proactively identify and seize opportunities to simplify business processes to ensure emphasis on the most value-added work.
• Foster strong relationships with the Operations Leadership Team and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination of TGO activities.
• Bridge communication and collaboration gaps between the EVP, TGO, the Executive Management Team, the Operations Leadership Team and other key leaders.
• Demonstrates and role models the Teva leadership principles
• Review the activities of the Operations Leadership Team regularly to ensure leadership team members are aligned and focused on the right priorities.
• In partnership with TGO central functions (Transformation Office, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR, Corporate Affairs...), track TGO’s performance and progress on strategic priorities.
• Leads the prioritization and management of TGO leadership’s external conference engagements to ensure each opportunity delivers clear value for Teva
• Proactively identify performance risks and secure the achievement of TGO objectives and KPIs.
• Analyze market intelligence and internal trends to advise the EVP, TGO and Operations Leadership Team and to ensure TGO remain competitive.
• Lead cross-TGO strategic projects, as needed.
• Enable a positive work environment and a high performing culture.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study required. MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in disciplines requiring strong strategic planning and facilitation skills.

Education/Certification/Experience:

• Leadership experience in global pharmaceutical operations, required.
• Previous experience or training with management consulting strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to organize, lead and execute on a variety of assignments, managing complex projects and driving for results.
• Strong strategic agility, broad perspective, business and financial acumen.
• Sound problem-solving, effective decision making, conceptual and analytical abilities.
• Proven diplomacy and interpersonal skills including cross-functional teamwork and strong multi-cultural skills.
• Ability to craft and deliver clear and concise communication, influence audiences, and lead change management both internally and externally.

How We’ll Take Care of You

At Teva, better health starts from within, and that includes you. From day one, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive in and out of work. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and meaningful ways to give back to the community.  When it comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, and shape your path. Twist, our one-stop shop for career development platform, gives you access to a wide range of possibilities, from learning programs and short-term projects to opportunities for internal growth. Here, you’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to reach your goals and prioritize your wellbeing every step of the way. 

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