Senior Director, IL Commercial Operations

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

We're looking for a strategic partner who shares responsibility for strategy execution, ensuring alignment across all units with a strong focus on innovation and business outcomes.

The role includes defining clear performance metrics, leading critical cross‑organizational initiatives, and mobilizing teams to deliver impact.

This person will also serve as a key advisor on major business challenges.

As part of this, he/she will accelerate processes and assume part of my responsibilities to execute efficiently and quickly.

He/she will also lead several significant initiatives, such as evaluating and implementing the South Africa model, and transferring molecules from Kfar Saba to local manufacturers under the NYX initiative

How You’ll Spend Your Day

• Strategic Implementation & Execution
• Translate Strategy into actionable goals at business unit level
• Lead annual and multi-year strategic planning processes
• Synchronize across all business units + innovation unit and country GMs
• Performance Management & Metrics
• Build and maintain dashboard based on BI-AI
• Track critical KPIs and ensure goal achievement
• Early identification of gaps and initiate corrective actions
• Strategic Project Management
• Lead cross-functional projects and enterprise-wide initiatives such as BI ai initiatives, KS products "divestment", challenging ZA business model
• Manage internal/external PMO for critical projects
  
  

Your Skills And Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree required (Engineering/Business Administration/Economics), MBA - advantage
• Experience: 8-12 years, including:
• 3-5 years in senior management roles (not necessarily people management)
• Experience in pharma/medical/Life Sciences industry - significant advantage but not critical
• Experience in multinational company
• Background in strategic consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte) – significant advantage
• Hard Skills:
• Strategic thinking and high-level business analysis capabilities
• Full command of BI tools and data analysis
• Complex project management
• Deep understanding of business processes
• Native-level English - required
  

Also Good to Have

• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Exceptional communication skills - verbal and written
• Ability to navigate organizational challenges
• Independence and initiative with ability to take ownership
• High EQ and ability to work with diverse management personalities
  
  

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. 

Reports To

Cluster Head, Israel, Ukraine, South Africa & MEA

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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.

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.