Global Network & Product Strategy (GNPS) Leader - Sterile & LCO

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How You’ll Spend Your Day

The role is accountable for defining and executing the network long-term strategy (LTS), driving footprint optimization, cost competitiveness, supply resilience, and compliance, while enabling sustainable growth under Teva’s Pivot to Growth (PtG) agenda.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Strategy & Long-Term Planning


• Define and continuously evolve the global manufacturing network strategy for Sterile and LCO products


• Lead LTS (Long-Term Strategy) and LRP (Long-Range Planning) processes across sites, regions, and portfolio


• Translate demand scenarios into capacity, footprint, and investment roadmaps


• Identify and execute network optimization levers:
  
  
  
  • Site specialization / hub strategy (e.g., cost vs service sites)
  
  
  • Consolidation / divestment opportunities
  
  
  • Internal vs External Manufacturing (IH vs ExM) balance
  
  
  
  


• Ensure alignment with EUROW strategy, US market needs, and emerging markets growth


• Portfolio–Network Integration


• Act as the integrator between Global Portfolio, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations


• Ensure optimal product-to-site allocation based on:


• Drive decisions on:


• Align network capabilities with pipeline and BD opportunities


• Financial Performance & Value Creation


• Own and drive network-level financial outcomes, including:
  
  
  
  • COGS reduction and GP expansion
  
  
  • Fixed-cost absorption and utilization optimization
  
  
  • CAPEX prioritization and ROI delivery
  
  
  
  


• Lead development of business cases:
  
  
  
  • NPV / IRR / payback analysis
  
  
  • Sensitivity (CAPEX, volume, pricing, ExM markup)
  
  
  
  


• Deliver measurable impact through:
  
  
  
  • Footprint rationalization
  
  
  • Volume consolidation
  
  
  • Strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation
  
  
  
  


• Capacity, Utilization & Operational Excellence


• Ensure optimal capacity planning and utilization across the network:
  
  
  
  • Balance staffed, operational, and practical capacity
  
  
  • Mitigate bottlenecks (e.g., constrained fill finish lines, assembly)
  
  
  
  


• Drive improvements in:
  
  
  
  • OEE and throughput
  
  
  • Cycle time and responsiveness (MTO environments)
  
  
  
  


• Define future-state manufacturing capabilities, including:
  
  
  
  • Flexible lines
  
  
  • Multi-purpose assets
  
  
  • Packaging hubs
  
  
  
  


• Strategic Projects & Transformation


• Lead high-impact cross-functional initiatives:
  
  
  
  • Site exits / divestments (e.g., antibiotics, legacy sites)
  
  
  • New site / line investments (e.g., Fill finish line, DS capacity expansion)
  
  
  • Network redesign (regional or global)
  
  
  
  


• Oversee end-to-end execution, including:
  
  
  
  • Governance (SteerCo, EM updates)
  
  
  • Timeline and milestone delivery
  
  
  • Risk mitigation and contingency planning
  
  
  
  

Your Skills and Experience

• Education Required: Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Science or equivalent


• Education Preferred: MBA or relevant MS degree


• Experience Required: 15+ years total experience, 10+ years experience in the production of pharmaceutical products. 


• Experience with end-to-end sterile manufacturing, biologics and/or biosimilars strongly preferred


• Strong understanding of biologics/biosimilars manufacturing networks, including drug substance (DS), drug product (DP), fill-finish, and internal vs. external manufacturing considerations


• Experience working in a global environment, leading complex, cross-functional teams


• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and act tactically. Proven leadership capabilities strong interpersonal skills including cross-functional teamwork, effective written and oral communication skills, advanced project management skills, strong multi-cultural skills, high energy levels, and a bias towards action.


• Ability to craft and deliver communication, influence audiences, and lead change management both internally and externally.


• Strong conceptual/analytical quantitative skills


• Ability to lead and influence without authority


• Ability to work independently


• Preferred but not required 5 years in a consulting environment working on network strategy and or portfolio optimization


• MS office skills (e.g., excel and power point)

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