Director - Category Manager EXM - Oral Solid Dose (OSD) 1

Biopharma Careers; Harlow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Reward plans

Flexible working schedules

Tailored health support

Community involvement

Job summary

Teva is seeking a Director – Category Manager EXM-OSD to own OSD categories, develop practical strategies, and collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, External Manufacturing, Quality, and other stakeholders to achieve long-term value and savings.

The role requires hands-on leadership in evolving procurement environments, building category capability, and driving multi-year value delivery across Teva’s OSD network.

Qualifications

• Experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Procurement within pharmaceutical or regulated industries.
• Experience managing External Manufacturing (EXM) or CDMO partnerships.
• Leading sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations, and cross-functional projects.
• Strong understanding of Oral Solid Dose (OSD) manufacturing and pharmaceutical production networks.
• Pharmaceutical experience is advantageous; adjacent regulated industries encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned OSD categories and serve as Teva's category SME.
• Develop and execute strategies aligned with business needs and manufacturing priorities.
• Deliver 3–5 year savings and improvement roadmaps.
• Lead RFx, negotiations, contracts, and supplier selection.
• Define supplier management strategies and guide performance improvement.
• Track, report, and communicate performance and value delivery.

Skills

Category management

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

External Manufacturing

OSD knowledge

Pharma experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

We Are Teva

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.

Our Team, Your Impact

The Director – Category Manager EXM-Oral Solid Dose (OSD) supports the development and execution of category management across Company's Externally Manufactured OSD network. This role is responsible for owning assigned technologies that all fall under the EXM-OSD Category, developing practical category strategies, and working closely with Strategic Sourcing, External Manufacturing, Quality, and other Business stakeholders to deliver strategic procurement outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior Director Procurement – Business Partner & Category Lead, this role plays a critical part in building foundational category management capability, improving supplier engagement, and strengthening procurement’s effectiveness in developing a procurement environment with accountability on defining financial value delivery over a long range plan.

This role is suited for an experienced category professional who is comfortable being hands-on, operating in ambiguity, and helping establish structure, discipline, and consistency.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

Category Strategy & Planning

• Own assigned OSD categories/product technologies and serve as Teva's category SME.
• Develop and execute strategies aligned with business needs, supplier capabilities, and manufacturing priorities.
• Deliver 3-5 year savings and improvement roadmaps.
• Support demand planning, capacity assessments, sourcing roadmaps, and P&L optimization.
• Maintain plans, documentation, and reporting.

Sourcing & Execution

• Partner with Strategic Sourcing on RFx, negotiations, contracts, and supplier selection.
• Ensure sourcing activities deliver targeted value and strategic objectives.
• Provide expertise on negotiations, awards, and contract implementation.

Supplier Management & Performance

• Define supplier management strategies for key OSD suppliers.
• Guide supplier performance management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain market intelligence and identify strategic supplier opportunities, leveraging SRM to develop ongoing value capture opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Support

• Partner with leaders across External Manufacturing, Technical Operations, and key business functions, understanding business needs and co-developing strategies.
• Communicate plans, risks, opportunities, and trade-offs; influence decisions.
• Influence outcomes of Business Development through category and supplier expertise.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and deep business understanding to shape priorities.

Value Delivery & Reporting

• Drive cost optimization, sourcing improvements, and supplier value initiatives.
• Track, report, and communicate performance and value delivery.
• Deliver multi-year savings targets in partnership with Finance.
• Enhance reporting transparency and consistency.

Market & Supplier Insight

• Expert level knowledge of OSD markets, supplier capabilities, capacity trends, and regulations.
• Use market intelligence to inform sourcing and strategy.
• Strengthen supplier relationships and position Teva as a customer of choice.

Process & Capability Development

• Promote category management tools, standards, and best practices.
• Improve consistency, discipline, and efficiency across activities.
• Identify process improvements across planning, supplier management, and execution.
• Mentor team members and strengthen OSD category capabilities.

Your Skills and Experience

Experience & Expertise

• Experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Procurement within pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.
• Experience managing External Manufacturing (EXM), CMO/CDMO partnerships, or strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, supplier engagement, and cross-functional projects.
• Strong understanding of Oral Solid Dose (OSD) manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or pharmaceutical production networks is highly desirable.
• Pharmaceutical experience is advantageous; however, candidates from adjacent regulated industries with strong External Manufacturing expertise are encouraged to apply.

Skills & Attributes

• Hands-on, execution-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Effective stakeholder communication and collaboration skills, demonstrated through understanding of business needs.
• Deep analytical and commercial aptitude, that can be translated to strategies.
• Comfort working in evolving, lower-maturity procurement environments.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience in Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, External Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related disciplines.

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.

• generous annual leave
• reward plans
• flexible working schedules (dependent on role)
• access to tailored health support
• 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.

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.