Head of Strategic Initiatives & Transitions

Teva; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA in Parsippany, NJ is seeking a Head of Strategic Initiatives to lead time-bound, high-complexity programs across the External Manufacturing network. The role owns supplier transitions, acquisitions, divestments, technology transfers, and remediation projects, directing cross-functional teams to deliver on time, on budget, and with compliant handoffs to SRTs.

You will build and coach a high-performing SIT, partnering with Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Operations Management or a related discipline required.
• MBA, Master's degree or advanced scientific or technical degree strongly preferred.
• Typically, 15+ years of progressive experience within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Significant experience leading technology transfers, integrations, site transfers, external manufacturing programs or strategic transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, cross-functional operational programs with material supply, quality, regulatory, technical and financial implications.
• Strong experience in external manufacturing and supply operations.
• Proven experience influencing senior internal and external stakeholders in a global matrix.
• Prior people-leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Own high-complexity strategic events that reshape the SOU external manufacturing network.
• Lead SOU operational due diligence and translate commitments into executable transition plans.
• Define scope, milestones, resources, dependencies, stage gates, risks, and acceptance criteria; mobilize cross-functional teams.
• Deliver within approved scope, timeline, and budget while protecting patient supply, quality, compliance, customer commitments, and business value.
• Identify and upscale material risks and trade-offs early, drive corrective actions, and maintain executive reporting.
• Stabilize performance and hand off to the accountable SRT with reusable lessons.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related)

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA in Parsippany, NJ is seeking a Head of Strategic Initiatives to lead time-bound, high-complexity programs across the External Manufacturing network. The role owns supplier transitions, acquisitions, divestments, technology transfers, and remediation projects, directing cross-functional teams to deliver on time, on budget, and with compliant handoffs to SRTs.

You will build and coach a high-performing SIT, partnering with Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, and