Sr. Director, Global Clinical Supply Chain, GCO ( Global Clinical Operations)
Date: Nov 21, 2025
Location:
Parsippany, United States, New Jersey, 07054
Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals
Job Id: 65078
Who we are
Together, we're on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It's a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world's leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization's Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we're always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.
The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Director/Head, Global Clinical Supply Chain to lead end-to-end clinical supply operations across a diverse and scaling portfolio (Phases 1-4). This leader will be responsible for optimizing, executing, and transforming our global clinical supply chain-including forecasting, planning, packaging and labeling operations, IRT/RTSM strategy, distribution, cold-chain management, depot oversight, vendor/CMO management, and returns/destruction. Additionally, the role will oversee sourcing, secondary packaging operations, and integration with Finance/ERP systems for procurement and financial governance. The role is critical to ensuring uninterrupted supply of innovative medicines, complex generics, and biosimilars across global trials. The ideal candidate brings deep operational leadership, strong technical and digital acumen, and a proven track record of building, modernizing, and leading high-performing clinical supply organizations in small to mid-scale pharmaceutical environments.
This position will be based out of Parsippany, NJ or West Chester, PA in a hybrid work environment, 2-3 days onsite.
How you'll spend your day
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development
Lead the Global Clinical Supply Chain function with full accountability for strategy, operations, team development, and continuous improvement.
Build, mentor, and motivate a high performing team, fostering a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Develop and implement talent management strategies, including recruitment, training, and career development.
Provide leadership across sourcing and packaging teams and oversee financial planning and accruals.
Shape the future state of global clinical supply chain operations, driving alignment across regions and functions.
Provide strategic leadership in a collaborative partnership model-driving alignment, governance, and seamless communication across other pharmaceutical organizations as needed to ensure integrated clinical supply strategies and execution.
End-to-End Clinical Supply Operations
Oversee forecasting, demand planning, supply strategy, packaging, labeling, and global distribution for all clinical programs (Phases 1-4).
Manage 80% in-house packaging and labeling operations while overseeing external CMO/CRO partners.
Ensure global depot management, import/export compliance, cold-chain integrity, and controlled substances governance.
Oversee IRT/RTSM strategy, configuration standards, and integration with supply systems for real-time visibility.
Support ANDA submissions and portfolio launches through compliant supply chain practices.
Vendor & CMO/CRO Oversight
Lead vendor selection, guide contract negotiations, and performance management across packaging/labeling, distribution, depots, and IRT.
Ensure compliant and efficient oversight of CRO and CMO supply-chain activities for largely outsourced studies.
Manage procurement and vendor contracts for sourcing and packaging operations.
Quality, Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure adherence to GxP, GDP, GCP, and international regulatory requirements.
Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks; ensure robust scenario planning and contingencies.
Lead SOP development and governance for consistency, quality, and scalability.
Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement
Champion digital and data-driven initiatives (shipment tracking, forecasting tools, supply visibility platforms, automation, analytics).
Drive process simplification and implement technology enhancements to optimize speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
Drive standardization and end-to-end process mapping to support scalability and operational maturity.
Financial & Performance Management
Implement KPI frameworks and AOP/budget ownership for supply assurance and performance monitoring.
Ensure operational alignment with corporate priorities, lead AOP/LBE/RF budgeting processes, and implement procurement strategies for cost optimization.
Your experience and qualifications
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree
Minimum of 12 years in clinical supply chain with global experience (US, EU, international).
Proven leadership of end-to-end global clinical supply operations for Phases 1-4.
Demonstrated success developing and leading teams during phases of rapid growth or transformation.
Experience managing internal packaging/labeling operations and outsourced vendors/CMOs.
Strong understanding of IRT/RTSM systems, forecasting tools, global depot management, and cold chain operations.
Bonus: experience driving digital supply chain innovations and process simplification
Compensation Data
The annual starting salary for this position is between $198,160- $250,000 annually. 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.
Enjoy a more rewarding choice
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
-Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
-Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
-Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, and holiday.
Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.
The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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