Celebrating and Supporting the Teva LGBTQIA+ Community

We’re in it together.

We’re passionate about caring for people and empowering our LGBTQIA+ colleagues to bring their full selves to the workplace. Our differences set us apart and collectively make us stronger, and we leverage these differences to co-create, find new ideas and make better decisions. As part of our continued commitment to inclusion and diversity, we strive to do everything we can to make sure that, no matter who you are, you will always feel you can be your true self at Teva.

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Celebrating Pride Across the World

Pride Month, a global celebration typically held in June, unites LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide.From the vibrant parades adorned with rainbow flags to the shared spirit of acceptance, love, and belonging, Pride is a testament to humankind's collective strength and diversity. We met with Teva employees from around the world to discuss their personal experiences of Pride and the lasting impact these celebrations have had on them.

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We met with Teva people from the LGBTQ+ community to get to know them better and understand what Pride means to them.

Rodrigo Silva, Teva Brazil: “Pride for me is a reminder that a better future is possible.  A future with more acceptance and compassion.”

Sonia Shapira, Teva Israel

Samuel Murphy, Teva Australia: “It's about people's choices.  It's about love, it's about creativity, about differences.”

Dana Zats, Teva Israel: “Putting on the front diversity, taking everyone in account.

Raul Rea, Teva Mexico: “Pride for me, is a way of being myself, without fear of just being myself.”

Kobi Frank, Teva Israel: “I feel empowered when I succeed to inspire my children.  It’s about being myself in every moment of my life without any apologies.”

Makarand Bagul, Teva UK: “Be proud of being who you are. And when I do that and I set an example, it empowers other people.”

Sonia Assunta Farrugia, Teva Malta: “Being proud of who you are is very important as I believe it will help you achieve and accomplish your personal goal.”

Ivan Tkachenko, Teva USA: “I celebrate pride because I want to support everyone to find acceptance and happiness in their life.”

Ray Wright, Teva UK: “Never being afraid of being who you are and being comfortable on your own skin, and being proud of that. You only have one life, so be proud of it.”

To learn more about our people and what makes them who they are, visit https://www.tevapharm.com/your-career/pride-teva/

Pride: Get to Know Our People

What does Pride mean to Teva people from the LGBTQIA+ community? We met with some of our community members to hear their thoughts and to get to know them better.

Pride: Get to Know Our People

What does Pride mean to Teva people from the LGBTQIA+ community? We met with some of our community members to hear their thoughts and to get to know them better.

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Celebrating Pride, Creating Connections

We all have a role in fostering an inclusive environment in the workplace. That’s why we’re inviting all employees to support our fellow LGBTQIA+ coworkers by making new connections and by looking beyond the unfair biases this community can be linked to.

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Get to Know Our People

Valuing our team members means taking time to learn about who they are inside and outside of the workplace. Get a glimpse into the lives of Teva employees.

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Dana Zats, Clinical Supply Chain Project Manager, Teva Israel

Dana Zats, Clinical Supply Chain Project Manager, Teva Israel

I am…

Excited about bringing projects to life


An actor. I was definitely meant to be the next Susan Sarandon!


Grateful for my amazing kids and partner Debbie

Sam Murphy, Specialist Sales Representative, Teva Australia

Sam Murphy, Specialist Sales Representative, Teva Australia

I am…

Passionate about the fantastic medication that my team and I promote to medical specialists


An anchovy lover.
I even eat them for breakfast!


In love with my beautiful partner Nick, we have an amazing family and life together

Makarand Bagul, Senior Medical and Technical Director, Cluster UK & IE, Teva UK

Makarand Bagul, Senior Medical and Technical Director, Cluster UK & IE, Teva UK

I am…

Passionate about AI and machine learning


A fencer - I know both the foil and epee fencing disciplines!


Living in London with my partner Simran and our two adorable dogs

Sonia Farrugia, Warehousing Operator, Teva Malta

Sonia Farrugia, Warehousing Operator, Teva Malta

I am…

Proud to work in an incredible team at Teva that truly believes in gender equality


Single, and I haven’t found my soulmate yet. It doesn’t matter if I'll meet her or not, as my life is full enough


A soccer (football) player. I played for 19 years as a goalkeeper

Ivan Tkachenko, Business Analyst, Teva USA

Ivan Tkachenko, Business Analyst, Teva USA

I am…

Dedicated to bringing meaning to data through simple visualizations


A perfume collector with over 500 bottles of exotic scents!


A volunteer at our local beach clean-up.
I want to protect and preserve nature

Ray Wright, Logistics Specialist, Teva UK

Ray Wright, Logistics Specialist, Teva UK

I am…

Proud knowing the work I do has a positive impact on our patients


A traveler. I was Cruise Director for 15 years. I met incredible people and traveled the globe


Married to Christian, we've been married for 11 years

Sonia Shapira, Quality Sr Specialist, Analytical Compliance, Teva Israel

Sonia Shapira, Quality Sr Specialist, Analytical Compliance, Teva Israel

I am…

Passionate about transforming chaos into order and logical systems


So happy that my family accepts me fully as a bisexual person


Crazy about ice cream!
I always have Ben & Jerry's in my freezer

Rodrigo Silva, Regulatory Affairs, API, Teva Brazil

Rodrigo Silva, Regulatory Affairs, API, Teva Brazil

I am…

Curious, and it's exciting for me that my job enables me to learn new things


Proud to come from a family that not only accepts me for who I am but also champions the LGBTQ+ cause


A huge kombucha fan, so much so I even brew my own at home!

Kobi Frank, Medical Representative, Teva Israel

Kobi Frank, Medical Representative, Teva Israel

I am…

Passionate about educating healthcare providers about our products to improve patient outcomes


Married Itamar, and we have two children. Our family is my greatest joy!


An enormous fan of musicals and recently saw four incredible shows in London

Erick Tyssier, European LGBTQ+ ERG, Belgium

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