Product Operations Leader, Innovative Portfolio

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.

The opportunity

The Technology & Global Operations (TGO) Strategy team is the engine behind our enterprise transformation.  We set the vision and deliver the roadmap that powers growth, innovation, and operational excellence across the organization. Our mandate spans network strategy, business development execution, and product strategy, ensuring that technology and operations are not just enablers—but competitive advantages. We lead the transformation strategy to modernize platforms, optimize global processes, and unlock new capabilities that scale with the business. By partnering across functions and markets, TGO Strategy turns bold ideas into actionable plans that drive measurable impact and position the company for long-term success. 

As the Product Operations Leader (POL), Innovative Portfolio, you are responsible for the end-to-end operational leadership and execution of Teva’s innovative medicines portfolio.  You will ensure reliable supply, commercial success, and lifecycle value maximization for innovative assets by bridging R&D, Commercial, and Operations functions.  You will lead cross-functional teams from development through commercialization and lifecycle management, translating product strategy into operational execution and representing Operations/CMC on the global product team.  As a key driver of Teva’s “Pivot to Growth” strategy, you will be accountable for operational excellence, supply continuity, and the successful launch and lifecycle management of innovative products.  

This role has a specific focus on the 3 to 10-year lifecycle phase of innovative products, ensuring sustained value, supply, and performance during this critical period.  You will be actively involved in the pre-launch and launch phases 0-3 years, partnering closely with R&D, Commercial, and Launch Management to ensure seamless transition from development to commercialization and to set the foundation for long-term success.

Location

This role can be based across Teva offices in Europe or United States.

How you’ll spend your day

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead cross-functional Operations/CMC teams for assigned innovative products throughout their lifecycle (from pre-clinical through commercial stages).


• Develop and execute product supply and lifecycle strategies, ensuring alignment with global product strategy and commercial objectives for innovative assets.


• Serve as the primary Operations/CMC representative on the global product team, partnering with Commercial, R&D, Medical, Regulatory, and Supply Chain leaders.


• Bridge R&D, Commercial, and Operations functions to ensure seamless product development, launch, and lifecycle management.


• Partner with Launch Management to ensure successful and timely launches of innovative products, providing operational leadership and alignment across functions.


• Provide operational leadership and oversight during the pre-launch and launch phases, ensuring readiness for commercial supply and market entry.


• Drive sustained value, supply continuity, and performance during the 3 to 10-year lifecycle phase, proactively managing risks, opportunities, and lifecycle extensions.


• Translate product strategy into actionable operational plans, including supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and technical risk management, with a focus on innovative product requirements.


• Oversee product governance within Operations, ensuring prioritization and resource allocation across the innovative portfolio.


• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.


• Represent Operations/CMC in portfolio governance and external stakeholder interactions as needed.


• Support the implementation of Teva’s network strategy for innovative products, including dual sourcing, technology transfers, and site optimization.


• In conjunction with MTS manages and periodically reviews process performance ( including analytical)  to ensure robustness and zero fail supply 


• Coordinate cross-functional launch teams to resolve operational issues, manage timelines, and ensure seamless execution.


• Develops and manages product COGS profile and defines opportunities to reduce and manage product cost profile

Your experience and qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

• Advanced degree (BS/MS/PhD) is required.  A concentration in life sciences, engineering, or business is preferred.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with significant leadership in product management, supply chain, or technical operations for innovative medicines.


• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex product lifecycles.


• Requires a deep understanding of commercial markets, regulatory requirements, and technical operations for innovative assets.


• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.


• Experience with global product launches, lifecycle management, and risk mitigation for innovative products.


• Ability to travel internationally (approx. 20%).

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. 

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Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

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