Senior Manager, Medical Operations Excellence

Teva; Eastwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical leader in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager, Medical Operations Excellence to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will lead process improvements, manage project portfolios, and produce impactful performance reports. Ideal qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proven expertise in stakeholder management and process optimization.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, or related analytical discipline.
• Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master).
• Extensive experience of managing strategic plans across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimisation using Lean, Six Sigma.
• Manage project portfolios using advanced tracking tools.
• Produce comprehensive monthly reports on budget and performance.

Skills

Process improvement expertise

Stakeholder management

Project management

Predictive analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Professional project management certification

MBA or equivalent

Tools

M365 Loop

SharePoint

Planner

Job description

Who we are

Teva Pharmaceuticals

is a global biopharmaceutical leader, one that operates across the full spectrum of innovation to reliably deliver medicines to patients worldwide. For over 120 years, Teva's commitment to bettering health has never wavered. Today, the company's global network of capabilities enables its 37,000 employees across 57 markets to advance health by developing medicines for the future while championing the production of generics and biologics. If patients have a need, we are already working to address it. At Teva we are all in for better health. Join us on our journey of growth!

Preferred Location : Office based with multi-site support for Ridings Point, Harlow and Ireland

The opportunity

As a key member of the medical Affairs Team, we are seeking a dynamic

Senior Manager, MedicalOperations Excellence

to join our UK & IE Medical Affairs organisation. This pivotal role offers theopportunity to ensure operational excellence, support key strategic initiatives, and make ameaningful impact on patient outcomes through effective medical operations management.

Success in this role will be measured by :

Demonstrable improvements in process efficiency

Stakeholder satisfaction with medical operations

On-time project delivery

Proactive identification of operational risks

A day in the life of a Senior Manager, Medical Operations Excellence...

Process Optimisation & Continuous Improvement Leadership

Lead data-driven process transformation utilising Lean, Six Sigma, or structured improvementframeworks to deliver measurable efficiency gains and cost reductions

Conduct comprehensive process analysis including current-state mapping, root cause analysis,stakeholder journey mapping, and quantitative measurement to identify opportunities andestablish baseline metrics

Design and implement future-state processes with demonstrable track record of achievingspecific outcomes (cycle time reduction, error reduction, satisfaction increases) throughcollaborative cross-functional redesign

Project Tracking & Performance Management Leadership

Manage project portfolio oversight using advanced tools (M365 Loop, Planner, SharePoint) totrack multi-workstream initiatives, dependencies, resource allocation, and critical milestonesacross Medical Affairs operations

Develop dynamic project dashboards providing real-time visibility into project health, budgetutilisation, timeline adherence, and resource constraints with automated alerts for varianceand risk indicators

Medical KPI Tracking & Performance Management

Oversee multi-level KPI performance across MSL quantitative / qualitative metrics, trainingindicators, and medical brand plan measures through automated tracking systems andperformance dashboards

Foster accountability by partnering with MSL Managers and Therapy Area Leads to settargets, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions for performance deviations

Monthly Reporting & Communications Management

Produce comprehensive monthly reports consolidating budget performance, MSL fieldactivity metrics, brand and therapy area insights, and medical information trends intoexecutive-ready analytics and recommendations

Develop integrated reporting frameworks that synthesise cross-functional data intoactionable insights, highlighting performance against targets, emerging trends, and strategicimplications for leadership decision-making

Monthly and Quarterly Budget Tracking

Manage proactive budget oversight through systematic monitoring, variance analysis, andtrend identification, linking financial performance to KPIs and project delivery milestones

Manage stakeholder budget accountability by conducting monthly tracking meetings withTherapy Area Leads, addressing variances, and ensuring alignment between spend andstrategic priorities

Medical Affairs Brand Plan Orchestration & Performance Management

Partner with Therapy Area Leads to translate brand strategies into operational roadmaps withdefined milestones, resource requirements, and success metrics across the medical affairsportfolio

Establish monitoring frameworks with therapy area-specific KPIs and progress trackingsystems that provide real-time visibility into strategic delivery and execution gaps

Medical Affairs Capability Mapping, Development & Tracking

Conduct capability assessments across Medical Affairs teams to identify skill gaps,competency levels, and development needs aligned to strategic objectives

Design development programs including training plans and skill-building initiatives to addressgaps and enhance team performance

Your experience and qualifications

Do you have...?

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations Management, Engineering, LifeSciences, or related analytical discipline

Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile / Scrum Master) orequivalent demonstrated competency

(Highly Desirable) Master's degree in business administration (MBA), Operations Management, or ProcessImprovement and / or process improvement certification (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt, Lean Management,Change Management)

Extensive experience of managing strategic plan execution across multiple functions withdemonstrated ability to translate strategies into operational roadmaps and tracking systems

Proven stakeholder accountability management ensuring senior stakeholders' responsibilityfor delivery while maintaining productive relationships and managing competing priorities

Process improvement expertise with track record of facilitating cross-functional redesign,managing resistance, and implementing changes that delivered measurable outcomes (cycletime reduction, error reduction, satisfaction increases)

Process improvement methodology proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, or structured frameworkswith ability to translate complex regulatory / compliance requirements into streamlinedworkflows

Advanced project management capabilities including expert proficiency in tools (Loop,Planner, SharePoint), tracking multi-workstream initiatives, dependencies, and resourceallocation with custom reporting and automated workflows

Proactive risk identification and intervention with demonstrated ability to identify projectrisks, performance gaps, and budget / performance disconnects 2-3 months before criticalissues

Regulatory project experience managing projects with compliance timelines and successfullyrecovering troubled projects through proactive intervention

Governance and monitoring expertise developing RACI matrices, dynamic dashboards,structured governance, and integrating project tracking with budget oversight

Predictive analysis capabilities using systematic monitoring to identify opportunitiesproactively rather than reactive problem-solving

Diverse experience valued : We recognise that relevant experience may come from varioussectors including healthcare, manufacturing, technology, consulting, or public sectoroperations

Are you...?

Open to feedback and continuous learning

Willing to adapt approaches based on evidence and stakeholder feedback

Able to exhibit collaborative leadership style with ability to influence

Able to think outside the box while maintaining regulatory compliance

Proactive

Good communicator

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We support our people through every stage of their journey with us. Our flexible reward platform puts you in control, empowering you to tailor your benefits to fit your lifestyle, priorities, and what matters most to you. With 25 days of annual leave that grows with your service, the flexibility to purchase additional days, and two dedicated volunteering days each year , your time off is truly yours to enjoy, recharge, and give back. We prioritise your health with private medical insurance, life assurance, critical illness cover, and income protection.

Whether you're growing your family or pursuing new adventures, our enhanced maternity and paternity leave, sabbaticals, and hybrid working policies are here to support you through life's most meaningful moments. Financial wellbeing matters too, which is why we offer an enhanced pension scheme, access to a discount store, and free financial coaching through Bippit.

To help you grow with confidence, we offer a structured training and development programme tailored to your role and department, equipping you with the tools, knowledge, and support you need to thrive.

Reports To

Senior Medical and Technical Director

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