Director, Supplier Relationship Management

Teva Pharmaceuticals; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 177,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Change management

Influence without authority

Communication skills

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

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

MBA 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.

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

As the Director, Supplier Relationship Manager, you will serve as a strategic leader responsible for strengthening supplier partnerships, driving operational excellence, and ensuring alignment between external manufacturing partners and business objectives. In this highly cross‑functional role, you will collaborate across Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), Quality, and Operations to deliver sustainable business results.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

• 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.

Your Skills And Experience

• 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.

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. This includes generous annual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent on role), access to tailored health support, and 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.

Salary Range

The annual starting salary for this position is between $177,040 – $221,300 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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