Teva Expands IT Operations With IT Centre of Excellence

In line with the continuing efforts of achieving greater efficiency of global IT operations, Teva, the owner of Actavis, has decided to establish an upgraded corporate IT Centre of Excellence (IT-COE) in Sofia.

The Sofia technology hub will enable Teva to further improve its efficient IT operations providing very high quality support and a professional handling of high-tech services and support on a global level, covering the international markets where Teva is operating.  The IT-COE will support all aspects of Information Technology services: managing a complex Infrastructure environment with 10 major data centres and more than 10,000 servers; improving the global messaging infrastructure and platforms; supporting complex, global, cutting-edge applications and the company’s cyber-defense strategy; providing professional IT support  for the quality and compliance activities to ensure Teva meets all regulatory requirements.

“Teva is the leading global generics company and one of the top 15 pharma companies in the world, which operates in more than 80 markets with 57,000 employees.  One of the aspects of running this global, pharmaceutical giant is to have the right technology to ensure smooth and successful operations for all aspects of our business. This new IT-COE will contribute to Teva’s future success all over the world by ensuring that the high-tech services are operating efficiently and allowing Teva to succeed in helping people’s keep healthy lives. We expect around 30 new jobs to open in Sofia. The ideal candidates should be skilled and highly motivated to work in an international working environment. This is an excellent opportunity for them to acquire experience in international teams using most advanced IT technology and services”, said Guy Hadari, Senior Vice President, Global CIO Teva Pharmaceuticals.

“I am glad to see that Teva recognizes Bulgaria as a country with motivated and skilled employees. For several years, the Actavis Sofia office had been providing technology services for all of Europe. Now Teva and Actavis are one united company that will hire new IT experts, who will support Teva’s global technology operations from Bulgaria  providing high-tech services to support the successful run of the global business processes. Every IT professional willing to join and contribute to this significant international project of Teva in Bulgaria may visit the company web site www.actavis.bg, Careers section for more information.  The new IT-COE of our company is not only a great recognition, but also a great responsibility for the entire Bulgarian team”, said Nikolay Hadjidontchev, General Manager of Actavis EAD.