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Global Network & Product Strategy (GNPS) Leader - Solids & Semi-Solids
Teva Pharmaceuticals · Haarlem
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Job description
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
Lead the end-to-end strategy, optimization, and execution of Teva’s Solids & Semi-Solids manufacturing network, ensuring alignment between portfolio demand, manufacturing capabilities, and long-term financial objectives.
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.
How You’ll Spend Your Day
Network Strategy & Long-Term Planning
- Define and continuously evolve the global manufacturing network strategy for OSD and Semi-Solids
- 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:
- Cost (CPU / COGS optimization)
- Complexity (e.g., high OHC, modified release, semi-solid formulations)
- Strategic importance (e.g., essential medicines, sole supplier)
- Drive decisions on:
- Tech transfers (timing, sequencing, risk mitigation)
- Product rationalization / pruning
- Make vs Buy strategies
- 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 liquid/semi-solid lines, packaging)
- 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., nasal spray, OSD 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/Engine
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