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Senior Director, Site Opex Lead

Teva Pharmaceuticals

Where
Kfar Saba, Israel, on-site
Language, from the listing
No Hebrew mentioned. Asks for fluent EnglishA missing mention doesn't mean Hebrew isn't needed. Ask if it matters to you.
Dates
Posted 28 Sept 2026
Last checked on the employer's site
3 h ago (19 Oct 2026)
Source
Employer career site

The full listing

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 Operational Excellence Site Head leads a dedicated local OpEx team (0-1% of overall site FTEs; up to 5 FTE). The OpEx site head is responsible for driving cultural change at the site by: Build capabilities to embed OpEx Standards across the site, lead projects to achieve AOP targets and ensure sustainability and improvement. Critical Areas of Accountability • Expert in OPEX methodology and processes • Build capability buildings to OpEx team and the stakeholders • Responsible for developing and following up on a rollout plan to embed modules in the site • Manage a team that will support modules deployment at the site • Work across peer teams and stakeholders to support in execution plans and local projects (improvements, site master plan, etc.) • Responsible to assess team’s performance towards site goals and communicate progress and action plans to leadership and stakeholders How You’ll Spend Your Day Build capabilities to embed OpEx standards across the site • Strong professional knowledge on OpEx standards • Standards deployment approach know-how • Ability to influence SLM (Site Management Level) to embed OpEx mindset and behavior • Know how of change management techniques models (i.e. iceberg model) • Training and workshop capabilities • Advanced problem solving techniques (i.e. advanced analytics or Lean SixSigma) • Generate, plan and lead projects to achieve AOP targets ▪ Business driven (scoping, prioritization, execution) ▪ Project management capabilities • Ensure sustainability and continuous improvement ▪ Impact driven – Recognize and prioritize the most impactful initiatives ▪ Flexible to adjust to changing business and operational environment ▪ Provide external point of view ▪ Ability to set short and long term ambition and set necessary plans to achieve them ▪ Coaching and feedback • Managerial Skills/Excellence ▪ Drive engagement and lead change ▪ Influence without authority ▪ Act as ONE Teva ▪ Drive execution with discipline and diligence ▪ Turn Strategy to Action Your Skills and Experience • Relevant Bachelor’s university degree (technical, pharmaceutical, chemical, Industrial engineer) • Minimum five years' experience as a team leader in a Lean environment, preferably in TEVA Manufacturing or another pharmaceutical company • Relevant experience in operations/manufacturing (e.g Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Supply Chain) - Advantage • Project management experience, excellent time management skills and experience with LEAN thinking, systems, and tools • Fluent in English and local site language, excellent knowledge in MS Office Also Good to Have Salary Range 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. Already Working @Teva? Make sure to apply through our internal career site on Twist—your one-stop shop for career development Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.