Director, Supplier Relationship Manager

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.

About the role

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

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.
• Meaningful ways to give back to the community.
• Career development through Twist, our one-stop shop for learning programs, short-term projects, and internal growth opportunities.

Pay

The annual starting salary for this position is between $177,040 – $221,300. 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.

Schedule

Approximately 10–15% travel expected.