Director, Strategic Supplier Partnerships

Teva Pharmaceuticals; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Presencial; USD 177 000 - 221 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Teva Pharmaceuticals in Parsippany, NJ is seeking a Director, Supplier Relationship Manager to lead cross-functional teams and strengthen supplier partnerships in a fast-paced biopharma environment.

In this role, you will establish governance, drive performance improvements, and collaborate with Supply Chain, MS&T, Quality, and Operations to deliver sustainable business results. A strategic mindset and strong leadership are essential for success.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, including exposure to manufacturing operations, external manufacturing, or supply chain management.
• 5+ years of experience managing supplier relationships and driving supplier performance improvements.
• Working knowledge of industry best practices in Supply Chain, External Manufacturing, and Supplier Relationship Management.
• Experience with bioprocessing, sterile manufacturing operations, or on-site pharmaceutical manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading complex projects and cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational, quality, financial, and strategic priorities.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive results in a matrixed organization.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with experience working across global and multicultural teams.
• Strong change management capabilities and a track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to lead effectively without direct authority and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10-15%.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, conceptual, and quantitative skills.
• Proven leadership capabilities and strong interpersonal skills, including effective cross-functional collaboration, written and verbal communication, multicultural awareness, high energy, and a strong bias for action.
• Ability to craft compelling communications, influence diverse audiences, and lead change management initiatives both internally and externally.
• Ability to lead and influence without formal authority.
• Ability to work independently.
• Approximately 10–15% travel expected.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams supporting day-to-day supplier and operational activities.
• Establish and oversee supplier governance frameworks, performance metrics, and business review processes.
• Drive resolution of supplier and business challenges by facilitating effective communication and conflict management.
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop and execute long-term supplier strategies, including growth initiatives, portfolio optimization, continuous improvement programs, and supplier transition plans.
• Identify potential business and supplier risks, developing proactive mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Ensure alignment across stakeholders by communicating priorities, expectations, and performance outcomes effectively.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while coaching and developing cross-functional team members.
• Build strong executive-level relationships with external suppliers to enhance partnership effectiveness and long-term value creation.

Conhecimentos

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Change management

Influence without authority

Communication skills

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain

MBA preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Teva Pharmaceuticals in Parsippany, NJ is seeking a Director, Supplier Relationship Manager to lead cross-functional teams and strengthen supplier partnerships in a fast-paced biopharma environment.

In this role, you will establish governance, drive performance improvements, and collaborate with Supply Chain, MS&T, Quality, and Operations to deliver sustainable business results. A strategic mindset and strong leadership are essential for success.