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Sr. Director, Global Compliance & Ethics, Sanctions

Teva Pharmaceuticals
Parsippany, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 May 2025

About the role

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

This section is where we attract the attention of potential candidates and sell the role. How has the role come about? What makes it appealing? What are the key responsibilities? How is the role better with Teva than with another company? Wherever possible, we should bring through the essence of our EVP pillars, i.e., we care, we’re in it together, and we make work fulfilling.

How you’ll spend your day

⦁    Lead the Sanctions Compliance Program
⦁    Oversee Sanctions Screening function
⦁    Develop and implement Sanctions Training for general and high-risk audiences
⦁    Develop and maintain Sanctions Policy and Guidance  
⦁    Lead and participate in Sanctions risk assessments 
⦁    Sanctions Business Partner to Legal, Supply Chain, IT, GIA and other corporate functions
⦁    Lead the Cross Functional Sanctions team, facilitating bi-weekly meetings and related efforts that identify Sanctions challenges and drive remediation
⦁    Prepare updates regarding Sanctions Compliance Program to key internal and external audiences
⦁    Provide strategic guidance to senior management on trade Sanctions issues and their implications for business strategy
⦁    Monitor and analyze global trade regulations (e.g. OFAC sanctions) to assess their impact on business operations
⦁    Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on trade sanctions matters
⦁    Expand/Modify the programs to meet new Sanctions requirements and to respond to geo-political developments with Sanctions implications
⦁    Other projects and duties as required/assigned

Your experience and qualifications

⦁    A Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) is required. Advanced degree (Masters’ Degree or Juris Doctorate) is preferred
⦁    15+ years’ experience, preferably in healthcare environment and the pharmaceutical industry, with a minimum of 5 years in compliance/risk related role
⦁    5+ years supervisory or people leadership experience 
⦁    Significant experience with international Sanctions compliance programs
⦁    Experience with Sanctions screening, IT platforms that support screening and database providers of Sanctions information 
⦁    Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability in participating and leading cross-functional teams, excellent skills in leading without authority and managing through influence
⦁    Strong project management skills and the ability to take on large projects involving multiple stakeholders
⦁    Ability to successfully partner with multiple business units and influence others at all levels of the organization  
⦁    Strong written/verbal communication skills -- ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations, training materials and policy/guidance documents
⦁    Strong interpersonal skills and evidence of teamwork in a matrix environment
⦁    Ability to think strategically and tackle complex problems, multi-task and work independently 
⦁    Ability to influence and impact without direct authority and develop strategic partnerships across functions
⦁    Strong executive presence and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
⦁    Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and ability to identify trends/patterns
⦁    Ability to identify, advise on, minimize business risks, and propose practical solutions
⦁    Strong customer-orientation and servant leadership orientation; an ability to see issues from the point of view of others
⦁    Ability to work successfully and cooperatively with colleagues across multiple cultures and time-zones

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Business travel will be required for some projects (approximately 15%)
 

We are seeking candidates who can work from our Parsippany, NJ or West Chester, PA offices. Also considering candidates out of Zagreb, Croatia.

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.

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