Associate Director Program Management 100% (m/f/d)

About Teva (TPIG)

Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH (“TPIG”) is a subsidiary of Teva Europe based in Switzerland. The company trades mainly Global Specialty medicines & Branded Generics Products with many markets in EU and the US. The company is also hosting the trading hub for our Latin American markets. TPIG is engaged in manufacturing and sales activities which are coordinated out from it headquarter in Jona. The TPIG Supply Chain owns the end-to-end supply chain of Speciality and Biologics products of Teva and leads the Supply chain activities for Project management & execution, Strategic & tactical planning as well as Supply chain operational hub which includes operational planning and execution. To execute the strategic direction of growing Teva’s speciality portfolio, we are seeking the below role to join our team.

Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH is looking for an Associate Director Program Management. 

Business Purpose

The Program Manager will have a pivotal role in managing Teva’s most strategic products across their entire lifecycle, from early-stage development to post-launch business continuity. This role will serve as the primary program manager SME & leader to drive collaboration between Teva Global Operations (TGO), Research and Development (R&D), and Commercial departments and achieve overall optimization of the program for Teva. The Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams within TGO to ensure effective collaboration and execution of projects, risk mitigation & strategic planning for the programs under his/her responsibilities.

Main Responsibilities

• Strategic Product Management: Manage Teva’s most critical products throughout their lifecycle, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market demands.
• Program Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams within TGO to execute projects effectively, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• End-to-End Lifecycle Management: Oversee all aspects of product lifecycle management, including initiation, submission, launch, and post-launch activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a bridge between TGO, R&D, and Commercial departments, facilitating communication and collaboration to drive product success.
• Program Planning and Execution: Develop project plans, including scope, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements. Coordinate project activities and ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to ensure program success and business continuity.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to optimize the end-to-end supply chain process, including procurement, production, logistics, and distribution.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within TGO, leveraging feedback and lessons learned to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across departments, ensuring alignment and support for project objectives.
• Change Management: Manage program scope changes and ensure alignment with program objectives. Assess the impact of changes and implement appropriate adjustments to project plans. Lead the Change Review Board (CRB).
• Knowledge Management: Serve as a repository of project management best practices and lessons learned. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by sharing knowledge and insights across project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Industrial engineering, a science-related field or similar degree with applicable experience.
• An additional professional qualification (e.g. APICS, PMI) is of advantage.
• 10+ years of professional experience in leading operations within global supply chain, logistics or procurement processes in the Pharmaceutical/ Medical devices industry.
• Experience in establishing cross-functional processes in a global environment.
• Experience with project management and program management; pharmaceutical program management or in Biologics will be an advantage.
• Proven leadership capabilities and team player with strategic thinking, strong interpersonal skills including cross-functional teamwork, excellence in execution, written and verbal communication skills, strong negotiation skills, good analytical skills, high energy level, good coach and developer of people.
• Sensitivity to the cultural diversity of a global organization.
• Effective Conflict management skills and diplomacy to effectively resolve differences and conflicts within the organization.
• Ability to complete a robust supply chain analysis and effectively summarize and present conclusions.
• Ability to identify discrepancies between manufacturing current and future capacities and forecast demand and implement process and strategies to mitigate the risks.
• Ability to identify risks and benefits for assigned projects and to identify opportunities.
• Solution oriented and problem solving attitude rounds up your profile.

Our Offer

• Interesting and challenging position within a very good Team and a market-based compensation package.
• Responsible position with immense business impact and global/regional complexity.
• You like challenges in your job and an interesting, team oriented environment, where your ideas and contribution is valued? Then please send us your compelling application.

*To apply, please send your application with a letter of motivation, school, and work references.

Pre-Employment Screening

Prior to confirming any offer of employment/promotion, Mepha Switzerland Ltd will carry out appropriate verification of your details and a security check on you to the extent permitted by law. You will receive detailed information about the verification and security check before it is carried out if you reach this stage of the application process.

Function

Reports To

Director, Head of Bio & top products program management

Contact

Maria Herzog
Human Resources

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