Director, Global Engineering Project Manager

Location: Milano, Italy, 00

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.

Travel and location

Possible locations: Croatia, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Ireland, Germany, Italy or UK; alternatively, any other Teva operations site in Europe.

International travel may be required based on project needs.

The opportunity

As a Global Engineering Project Manager (GEPM) , you will lead the full lifecycle of strategic engineering projects—ranging from major capital investments to global operational programs. Depending on project needs, you may monitor, support/coach, or fully manage initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.

The GEPM is responsible for leading and executing complex, cross‑site engineering pharmaceutical projects, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements as well as cost, quality, safety, and schedule objectives.

How you’ll spend your day

• Establish the project scope and define boundaries.
• Prepare project charters, specifying clear roles and responsibilities.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan with detailed time schedules.
• Formulate budget and cost plans, encompassing capital expenditure requests, purchase orders, invoices, and cash flow management.
• Create a resource plan aligned with forecasted workload requirements.
• Identify key project milestones and implement management stage‑gate reviews.
• Assess risks and formulate appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Define project governance procedures, including coordination and communication protocols, an organizational chart, routine workflows, and clear channels between project teams and the steering committee.
• Lead and coordinate the project team throughout the execution phase, including commissioning and qualification activities as applicable.
• Provide regular updates on status, progress, changes, risks, and mitigation strategies using standardized reporting to the steering committee.
• Oversee handover activities to confirm successful project completion.
• Facilitate lessons learned sessions to generate actionable insights for ongoing improvement.

Site Support & Coaching

Support and coach junior PMs in managing strategic projects, providing guidance across all project management activities.

Guide implementation of global Teva standards and project management tools.

• Liaise with other Teva Global Functions to support compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Coordinate with TLMS (Teva Lean Management System) methodology, focusing on project management practices.

Monitor strategic projects led locally by the site engineering teams.

Your experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent understanding of project / program management, including the application of project management tools and methodologies across various project types and environments

Demonstrated project and program management expertise.

Ability to communicate and present to top management, while translating vision and goals into a work plan.

Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to coordinate and lead multifunctional teams.

• Experience working within large, complex organizations with multiple interfaces
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Strong business orientation with the ability to set clear business objectives
• Ability to manage group discussions, build consensus, and drive alignment on shared strategies and priorities
• Ability to influence stakeholders while working in cross‑functional environments
• Excellent command of English
• Willing to travel abroad based on requirements

Advantage Qualifications:

• A significant direct experience as site engineering / maintenance manager in a pharma manufacturing site
• Global or multinational experience
• Additional language skills

How We’ll Take Care of You

A t Teva , better health starts from within, a nd that i ncludes you. From day o ne, you’ll be supported with benefits designed to help you thrive i n a nd o ut o f work. This i ncludes generous a nnual leave, reward plans, flexible working schedules (dependent o n role), a ccess to tailored health support, a nd meaningful ways to give back to the community.

When i t comes to your career, you’ll be encouraged to explore, evolve, a nd shape your path. Twist, o ur o ne-stop shop for career development platform, gives you a ccess to a wide range o f po ssibilities, from learning pro grams a nd short-term pro jects to o pportunities for i nternal growth. Here, you’ll be part o f a culture that empowers you to reach your goals a nd prioritize your wellbeing every step o f the way.

Reports To

Sr Dir, Strategic Projects & Analytics, MTS

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