Senior Director, EXM Supply Chain Core Operations

Tevapharm; Haarlem; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Reward plans

Flexible working schedules

Tailored health support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Teva in Haarlem, Netherlands, seeks a senior Supply Chain Leader to oversee global operations for a portfolio of 400+ products and 60 external partners, ensuring GMP compliance, cost efficiency and robust risk management.

You will lead a lean, agile team, drive process standardisation across CMOs and licensing partners, and partner with SRMs, Quality, and Procurement to deliver reliable supply and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 15+ years in supply chain management.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing global teams.
• Strong track record in operational execution and performance management.
• Experience with SAP, digital tools, analytics and automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end order management and product supply for existing and launch portfolio.
• Drive standardized ways of working across CMOs and licensing partners.
• Use dashboards and KPIs to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Lead cost, quality, and compliance targets with a focus on GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with SRMs, Quality, MS&T, Procurement and Business Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Operational excellence

Supply chain

SAP experience

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field

MBA / MS / Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Digital tools

Process automation

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 incumbent ensures on-time, in-full product supply to all markets globally while maintaining cost, quality, and compliance targets. This role is designed to lead a high-efficiency, reliable operational model overseeing a portfolio of more than 60 external partners (SC team of around 35 people).

This is a key leadership role focused on execution excellence, productivity, and scalability, ensuring reliable supply (portfolio of almost 400 products, > 4000 SKUs, supporting close to $1.2bn revenue), compliance, and cost competitiveness while minimizing complexity and management overhead. The role supports tactical and strategic partnerships within the External Manufacturing organization to strengthen supply network resilience and to ensure proactive risk mitigation.

Location

This role may be based in Ulm, Germany, Sofia, Bulgaria, Zagreb, Croatia or Haarlem Netherlands.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

• Supply Chain Execution
  • Own all operational activities related to order management and product supply for existing and launch portfolio
  • Actively support Global Processes like AOP, master data management and ensure alignment to GSCM processes and policies
  • Ensures transparent communication with commercial markets for all supply, supply readiness and demand topics
  • Ensure supply reliability and service levels through disciplined execution and issue resolution.
  • Drive simplification and harmonization across the portfolio (product, processes, and supplier base).
• Operating Model & Productivity Optimization
  • Lead a low-touch operating model, maximizing output with minimal resource intensity.
  • Define and continuously improve standardized ways of working across CMOs and in licensing partners.
  • Leverage digital tools, dashboards, and automation to reduce manual intervention.
  • Drive productivity benchmarks and ensure best-in-class efficiency levels.
• Governance & Performance Management
  • Lead & enhance S&OE, S&OP, Constraint processes for Core Portfolio
  • Monitor performance through KPIs (CSL. OTIF etc), dashboards, and exception-based management.
  • Implement proactive management of anticipated future supply challenges via Tiered performance governance model.
• Risk Management & Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with GMP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
  • Implement proactive, standardized risk management practices leveraging central support.
  • Balance efficiency with acceptable supply risk exposure.
• Cost & Financial Performance
  • Actively lead Goods Receipt, Cash Flow Management, Inventory Management initiatives using all applicable levers under Supply Chain function purview
• Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Alignment
  • Collaborate with SRMs, Quality, MS&T, Procurement and Business Operations.
  • Leverage centralized GSC functions for expertise-heavy activities.
• Continuous Improvement & Transformation
  • Develop and implement new ways of working with stakeholders (internal and external).
  • Drive standarisation of processes, governance, and stakeholder interactions where and when required.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and digital workflows.
  • Support transformation initiatives within ExM.
• Team Leadership & Culture
  • Lead and develop a lean, agile organization.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, speed, and continuous improvement.
  • Build capabilities in performance, scenario development and risk management

Your Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field
• 15+ years of experience managing supply chain activities in an SAP environment
• Proven leadership experience managing global teams
• Strong track record in operational execution and performance management
• Preferred
  • Advanced degree (MBA, MS, Engineering, or related field)
  • Previous experience in a large pharma company and/or FMCG company
  • Experience with digital tools, analytics, and process automation
  • Lean / Six Sigma or equivalent experience

Also Good to Have

• Execution excellence and results orientation
• Strong operational discipline and prioritization
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in work deliverables
• Ability to simplify complexity and standardize processes
• Data-driven decision-making. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and self-learning skills
• Influencing and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to present sufficiently to senior leadership and across hierarchies

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.