Senior Director Project/Program Management

Teva Nederland; Harlow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company based in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager to lead and oversee complex programs in network strategy and technical operations. The role involves managing change during significant operational transitions, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of experience in program management, especially in technical operations, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to making healthcare more affordable worldwide.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of program or project management experience.
• At least 5 years in a technical operations or manufacturing leadership role.
• Proficiency in managing complex programs and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional technical transfer programs.
• Develop and implement governance processes and standards.
• Oversee change management activities.

Skills

Program management

Technical operations

Risk management

Change management

Financial acumen

Executive presence

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Project management software

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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.