Senior Director Project/Program Management

Tevapharm; Ulm; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a Senior Director for Project/Program Management in Ulm, Germany. The role entails leading and managing complex technical transfer programs while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Candidates must possess 7-10 years of management experience and a proven track record in technical operations. The ideal have strong risk management skills and exceptional leadership qualities, fostering collaboration across teams. This organization values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Qualifikationen

• 7–10 years in program or project management, with 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing complex technical transfer programs.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage cross-functional technical transfer programs.
• Develop governance processes for technical operations.
• Act as a liaison between senior leadership and project teams.
• Identify and manage risks proactively.
• Ensure programs are delivered on time and within budget.

Kenntnisse

Technical operations expertise

Project management methodologies

Risk management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Project management software

Jobbeschreibung

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Senior Director Project/Program Management

Location: Ulm, Germany, 89079

Job Id: 65336

Who we are

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 opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager to lead and oversee a diverse portfolio of complex programs related to network strategy, technical transfers, and volume consolidation across the organization. This role is pivotal in managing transitions when manufacturing sites are planning, pre-announcing, and post-announcing significant operational changes, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with strategic objectives.

Location

This role can be based in United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Spain or Israel.

How you’ll spend your day

• Lead and manage cross-functional technical transfer programs associated with site operational changes, ensuring robust planning, execution, and post-implementation review.
• Develop and implement governance processes, methodologies, and standards tailored to technical operations, driving consistent adherence to best practices.
• Serve as a strategic liaison between senior leadership, project managers, technical teams, and commercial partners, ensuring clear communication of program progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks, escalating critical issues to senior management with actionable recommendations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, challenging the status quo and driving innovative solutions to complex operational challenges.
• Ensure programs are delivered on time and within budget, with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and business continuity.
• Oversee change management activities, supporting teams through transitions and ensuring stakeholder alignment.

Your experience and qualifications

Experience:

• 7–10 years of program or project management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within technical operations or manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record managing large, complex technical transfer programs, such as new product introductions, technology implementations, and volume consolidation.
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams in dynamic, matrixed organizations.

Skills & Attributes:

• Deep expertise in technical operations, manufacturing processes, and project management methodologies.
• Exceptional executive presence, with the ability to influence, challenge, and communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Advanced risk management skills, with a proactive approach to risk identification, mitigation, and escalation.
• Strong financial acumen and governance capabilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration and alignment across diverse teams.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Experience in change management principles and practices.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and results-driven, with a commitment to operational excellence.

Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.