Director – Category Manager EXM-Biologics (BIO)

Company: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
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Location: Harlow
Job Description:

Overview

As Director of BIO Category Management, you will own BIO technology categories within Teva’s externally manufactured network, shaping long-term savings, supplier engagement, and value delivery. You’ll partner with Sourcing, External Manufacturing, Quality, and business teams to build category strategy and capability in a regulated environment. You’ll operate with hands-on execution in ambiguity, establishing structure and disciplined processes. This role offers impact across procurement, supply chain, and strategic partnerships, in a mission-driven, collaborative culture.

Pay / Benefits

  • generous annual leave
  • reward plans
  • flexible working schedules
  • tailored health support
  • meaningful community giving
  • career development via Twist

Responsibilities

  • Own BIO categories as Tevas category SME and define 3–5 year strategic roadmaps
  • Lead RFx, negotiations, and contracts in alignment with category goals
  • Define supplier management strategies and drive performance improvement
  • Guide market intelligence to shape sourcing decisions and supplier opportunities
  • Co-develop strategies with External Manufacturing, Technical Operations, and business functions
  • Track category performance and deliver multi-year cost reduction plans
  • Improve reporting transparency and consistency across category management

Key requirements

  • Experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Procurement in regulated industries
  • Experience managing External Manufacturing (EXM), CMO/CDMO partnerships, or strategic supplier relationships
  • Proven leadership in sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and cross-functional projects
  • Strong understanding of biologics manufacturing or outsourced biologics supply chains (desirable)
  • Bachelors degree; 7+ years in procurement-related fields
  • Hands-on, execution-oriented mindset and strong stakeholder communication
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Effective stakeholder communication and collaboration
  • Advanced analytical and commercial mindset
  • Category Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Supplier Relationship Management

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Posted: September 27th, 2026