Teva Pharmaceuticals

Site General Manager, TGO Canada

Teva Pharmaceuticals$130K — $180K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 15+ years of leadership experience in pharmaceutical operations.
  • Expertise in cGMP, validation, and regulatory requirements.
  • Proven ability to manage complex site operations in regulated environments.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Experience with technology implementation and product launches.
  • Willingness to travel frequently between sites.

Responsibilities

  • Shape and communicate a compelling site mission aligned with global strategy.
  • Build and empower a high-performing site leadership team.
  • Lead a best-in-class S&OP process for demand and supply alignment.
  • Champion a proactive quality culture that adheres to regulations.
  • Own the site's annual operating plan and financial forecasting.
  • Encourage continuous improvement across operations using TLMS.
  • Strengthen succession planning and talent pipelines throughout the team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive wellness and benefits programs including Health, Dental, and Life Insurance.
  • Retirement Savings Programs, including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Paid time off for vacation, wellness, care/sick days, and volunteering.
  • Education Assistance Program to support career development.
  • Employee Discounts and recognition programs such as Employee Service Awards.
Full Job Description
Site General Manager, TGO Canada

Teva is looking for an exceptional Site General Manager to lead all operations across our Canadian manufacturing sites. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a high-impact operation and guide it through the next chapter of excellence, modernization, and growth.

As the senior-most leader on site, you will set the vision, build the culture, and drive performance across EHS, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People. You will translate global strategy into a clear, actionable roadmap that ensures compliant supply, operational excellence, and long-term competitiveness.

How You'll Spend Your Day

Site Leadership & Strategy
  • Shape and communicate a compelling site mission aligned with TGO and Cluster strategy.
  • Build and empower a high-performing Site Leadership Team.
  • Drive accountability, transparency, and operational discipline across all levels.
  • Represent the site in global forums and lead proactive risk management.


Customer Service & Supply Reliability
  • Lead a best-in-class S&OP process to align demand, supply, capacity, and inventory.
  • Ensure reliable manufacturing, quality release, and distribution.
  • Deliver flawless product launches, transfers, and supply continuity.
  • Strengthen project execution and contingency planning.


Quality, Compliance & Inspection Readiness
  • Champion a proactive quality culture that meets all regulatory and Teva standards.
  • Maintain inspection readiness and close compliance gaps with sustainable solutions.
  • Drive ownership of EHS and quality across all functions.


Financial & Operational Performance
  • Own the site's AOP, forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
  • Ensure accurate, transparent reporting and proactive adjustments.
  • Benchmark performance and drive cost competitiveness.


Talent, Culture & Organizational Development
  • Build future-ready technical and leadership capabilities.


  • Strengthen succession planning and talent pipelines.
  • Embed Teva Leadership Principles into daily routines and expectations.


Continuous Improvement & TLMS Excellence
  • Serve as a visible champion of TLMS (Teva Lean Management System).
  • Lead a multi-year roadmap focused on productivity, quality, supply, and cost.
  • Build problem-solving and performance-management capability across the site.
  • Share and adopt best practices across the global network.


Your Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Business, or related field. Preferred: Advanced degree (MBA, Engineering, or related).
  • 15+ years of leadership experience in pharmaceutical operations.
  • Deep expertise in cGMP, validation, manufacturing technologies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Proven ability to lead complex site operations and deliver results in a highly regulated environment.
  • Strong communication, decision-making, and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Experience with new technology implementation, product launches/transfers, and organizational capability building.
  • Frequent travel between Canadian sites (approx. 30 km apart).
  • Leadership presence across multiple shifts (24/7 operation).
  • Ability to respond to urgent business, quality, or safety issues outside normal hours.


How We'll Take Care of You

At Teva Canada we provide a rewarding and collaborative work experience, with career growth and development opportunities for employees, in a safe and caring environment! Beyond base pay, Teva also offers a comprehensive suite of wellness and benefits programs tailored to role and employment type, that continue to rank among the best in our industry! Our competitive offerings are designed to provide flexibility, security, and meaningful choices, empowering employees to thrive both personally and professionally throughout their journey with us. As part of our commitment to well-being, employees may have access to:
• Teva Canada's choices Benefit Plan including Health, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program & Virtual Health Programs
• Retirement Savings Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Time for yourself or those you care about, through paid time for Vacation, Wellness days, Care/Sick days, Teva Days and Volunteer Days
• Education Assistance Program
• Recognition programs such as Employee Service Awards
• Employee Discounts
• And much more!

More exciting details on the specific total rewards offerings to be provided at the offer stage depending on the position and employment type hiring for. This position will fill a current vacancy and Teva Canada may use an artificial intelligence (AI) system to assist with the initial screening and evaluation of job applications by analyzing for relevant skills, professional experience, and education, that best match the posted job qualifications. It is important to note that all final decisions in this process are made by a member of the hiring team.

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About Teva Pharmaceuticals

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company that develops, produces and markets generic drugs, specialty drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is the largest generic drug manufacturer in the world and one of the 15 largest pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Teva's products are sold in more than 60 countries and it has a portfolio of more than 3,500 products. The company was founded in 1901 in Jerusalem and is headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.
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