Inclusion & Diversity at Teva

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At Teva, everyone belongs, and all opinions are valued. We welcome and embrace individuals of all ethnicities, races, religions, cultures, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities. When our people are heard, respected, and empowered, they can realize their full potential and apply their skills and talents. This strengthens our organization, fueling our creativity and innovation as we work to improve health for people of all backgrounds.

Together we're united in building something greater than ourselves – and we do this by treating our people fairly and with respect. But simply telling you we care isn't enough.

Fostering an Inclusive Culture at Teva

We asked Teva people about inclusion and diversity, and this is what they had to say.

Hear from our people what working at Teva means to them in their own words.

What does an inclusive workplace look like?

Our inclusive culture is what binds us. By removing the barriers between our people and their ideas, beliefs, and ability, we can harness the truly diverse insights that underpin our innovative work. It's about being accepted for who you are and feeling you belong. 

And, of course, individuality comes from the way people think, too. So as part of our initiative to increase the number of neurodivergent people working for Teva, we're currently piloting a neurodiverse recruitment program focused on Autism. We'll be working closely with a specialist agency that assists in recruiting talented individuals, training employees on autism acceptance in the workplace, and supporting candidates and managers throughout the placement experience.

We are proud to announce that our U.S. Legal department has achieved Mansfield Certification for the second year in a row! This certification demonstrates that our U.S. Legal department ensured that all talent have fair and equal opportunities to advance, including by expanding the slate of diverse talent considered for leadership positions within our organization. Mansfield Certification, awarded by Diversity Lab, recognizes the actions that legal departments like ours have taken to expand the slate of diverse talent considered for internal legal roles and to increase transparency regarding advancement expectations and qualifications.

From how we hire to closing the gender gap, we encourage the spirit of togetherness. Here are some of our stories:

The women changing our perspectives

Achieving gender equality across our organization is about empowering individuals to achieve. We provide leadership and development programs as just one of the ways to promote the success of women at Teva. Here, we shine a light on the many inspiring women of Teva as they discuss their outlook, journey, and their successes.

Noa Buechler, Teva Israel

Paving Paths at Teva

Watch as women at Teva share their different paths to grow and lead, personally and professionally, every day.

Empowering you to be heard

Across the board, we want our people to feel empowered to be their true selves and inspire others in doing so. Our Employee Resource Group (ERG) provides a platform to take action and express your unique voice, offering networking opportunities, mentoring, and leadership training with like-minded employees to connect.

Proudly celebrating difference 

The diversity of our workforce gives us insight to the many different groups of people that are part of the Teva family. One of which is the LGBTQ+ community, which we support through celebrating Pride all year round with talks, marches, and events. We're always seeking to improve how we do things and looking for ways to be more inclusive. Read more about how we're celebrating and supporting the Teva LGBTQ+ Community here

Teva is proud to have received the recognition of Equality 100 in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index the nation's premier benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQIA+) workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. Teva was among the 545 employers who achieved a top score of 100 earning the coveted “Equality 100 Award”. 

Teva is proud to again be recognized as a “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for the Fortune 1000 and Am Law 200 to measure disability workplace inclusion against competitors. The 2023 DEI measured: Culture & Leadership; Enterprise-Wide Access; Employment Practices (Benefits, Recruitment, Employment, Education, Retention & Advancement, Accommodations); Community Engagement; Supplier Diversity; and Non-U.S. Operations (Non-Weighted). The DEI was launched in 2015 by Disability: IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and is acknowledged today as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool in business.

Teva is Celebrating with Pride

Celebrating and supporting the Teva LGBTQ+ community. We're passionate about caring for our people and empowering our LGBTQ+ colleagues to bring their full selves to the workplace. Our differences set us apart and collectively make us stronger. By removing bias from the workplace, we leverage these differences to co-create, find new ideas and make better decisions.

Nurturing your unique skills

People join us with a range of unique work and life experiences, each offering something. The path might not be obvious at first, but we'll help you get there, offering you the support and guidance you need to thrive and reach your full potential. That's how Woody went from being a professional football player to a Respiratory Sales Specialist for Teva. This is his story.


We believe our desire to influence society and make the world a better place starts with us. We must drive diversity and behave inclusively at Teva, inspiring other organizations to do the same so we can impact society together.

Learn from more of our people what Inclusion and Diversity at Teva mean to them.

Isabel Vinas Fernandez, HR manager, Spain

Isabel Vinas Fernandez

HR manager, Spain

Diversity, for me, is variety: including all types of people, welcoming differences and helping others to not feel different.

Ismael Sauter-Medical Affairs Advisor, Brazil

Ismael Sauter

Medical Affairs Advisor, Brazil

Discussions about Diversity and Inclusion create an environment with more equity and respect for our employees. The result is a plural company where we can be ourselves and our ideas gain voice.

Gusztáv Kovacs-Assoc Dir, OTC Marketing, Hungary

Gusztáv Kovacs

Assoc Dir, OTC Marketing, Hungary

We're all a little different – that's why we make a good team.

Marie Evangelisto Doyle-Director, GLP/GCLP R&D Quality, US

Marie Evangelisto Doyle

Director, GLP/GCLP R&D Quality, US

To me, diversity and inclusion means not having to do more to prove myself, just to be treated equally.

Mariana Sanchez-Sr Manager, Corp Communication & Government Affairs, Mexico

Mariana Sanchez

Sr Manager, Corp Communication & Government Affairs, Mexico

Diversity is the raw material and inclusion is the craft. By making sure everyone feels safe and included we can get a beautiful artwork where all voices count and success is achieved.

Javier Telez-Sr Manager, Corp Communication & Government Affairs, Spain

Javier Telez

Sr Manager, Corp Communication & Government Affairs, Spain

Diversity unlocks innovation and drives market growth—we should intensify efforts to ensure that executive ranks both embody and embrace the power of differences.

Shakeel Shahid-Pharmacovigilance Associate, Switzerland

Shakeel Shahid

Pharmacovigilance Associate, Switzerland

Inclusion helps me feel included, engaged and motivated, but also drives me to reach my personal career goals and achieve better results.

Karthik Balasubramanian-Director, Research and Development, USA

Karthik Balasubramanian

Director, Research and Development, USA

For me, inclusion and diversity is about making sure my kids can see that people who look and talk like them can succeed.

Selvinaz Kocak-Head, BI & Business Support, Switzerland

Selvinaz Kocak

Head, BI & Business Support, Switzerland

For me, inclusion and diversity means that you can be yourself and be accepted as you are. A lot of different flowers make a bouquet!

Zubair Ahmad-Manager, Quality Assurance, India

Zubair Ahmad

Manager, Quality Assurance, India

A diverse and inclusive workplace is one that makes everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do, feel equally involved and supported in all areas of the workplace.

Kim Innes-General Manager, UK and Ireland

Kim Innes

General Manager, UK and Ireland

My own personal I&D commitment is to continue to break down barriers, explore every opportunity to bring in more diverse voices, and hold people accountable for creating a welcoming and open working environment where everyone can thrive – no matter your identity or background.

beryl-a-ojwang, Medical Science Liaison, USA

Beryl A. Ojwang

Medical Science Liaison, USA

When one’s thoughts, skills, and abilities are valued and you are in an environment where you feel included, that’s when you can truly evolve and grow.


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