Associate Director, Global Support Functions Communications Lead

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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.

The opportunity

The Associate Director, Global Support Functions Communications Lead will be responsible for the execution of communications for the Executive leaders of HR, Finance, Legal & Compliance, Procurement, and Corporate Affairs. Reporting to the Head of Global Support Functions Communications, this individual will focus on drafting, editing, and delivering clear, engaging content that highlights priorities, initiatives, and updates from these functions.

This role will manage day-to-day communications activities, including writing executive messages, preparing content for internal channels and social media posts, supporting functional town halls for these leaders, and coordinating cross-functional messages and events. This role will ensure that complex topics such as financial performance, compliance requirements, or HR initiatives are translated into accessible and compelling narratives that resonate with employees globally and within each of the BUs. They will also work closely with the EVP and HR campaigns lead and support messaging as needed to ensure consistency and prioritization.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and storyteller with a keen eye for detail, capable of balancing accuracy with creativity. They will work closely with functional leaders and the communications lead to ensure messaging is consistent, timely, and aligned with the company’s overall communications strategy.

Location: This is a hybrid position (3 days/week in office) based in Parsippany, NJ.

How you’ll spend your day

• Develop an annual content strategy and editorial calendar to support Global Support Functions including Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Corporate Affairs, Legal and Compliance, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and consistent messaging.
• Translate key GSFs topics into clear, engaging messages internally, within the relevant BUs and across social media as applicable.
• Partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to translate complex support function initiatives and priorities into clear, engaging communications for internal and external audiences.
• Lead communications efforts for Human Resources initiatives, including cascading key HR programs across the organization, enabling a cultural shift toward a high-performing organization, and supporting transitions and modernization efforts.
• Support the EVP and HR campaigns Lead with relevant messaging and work in close cooperation to secure message consistency.
• Support executive communications, including speeches, presentations, and internal messaging, to enhance visibility and influence.
• Manage and maintain the content pipeline, ensuring timely publishing across internal and external channels.
• Coordinate content flows across platforms and ensure message consistency and quality, as well as managing all approvals
• Collaborate with global and regional communications teams, including Global Corporate Affairs and Human Resources, to ensure consistency, transparency, and impact across all geographies and multimedia channels.
• Foster strong connections between senior leaders, employees, culture, and business performance through multimedia communications and engagement initiatives such as town halls and leader forums.
• Ensure alignment with Teva’s overall corporate narrative and contribute to building a cohesive and compelling brand story across all support functions.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communications strategies and engagement initiatives, and adjust plans based on feedback and performance metrics.

Your experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field is required. Advanced degree in communications, journalism or life sciences preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of corporate communications experience with at least 4 years in the Pharma industry is preferred.
• Experience working in large, global, matrixed organizations and strong understanding of corporate environments.
• Proficiency in English, with exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills; demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and levels.
• Skilled in copywriting and content development across multiple formats and channels.
• Social media–savvy and experienced in writing for digital platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight timelines and shifting priorities
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-changing and dynamic business environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and in cross-functional teams.

How We’ll Take Care of You 

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
• 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 holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, 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, if eligible , 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 and more. 

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Senior Director, Global Support Functions Communications

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