VP, Head of Immunology TA

Who we are

Teva is a global pharmaceutical leader and the world's largest generic medicines producer, committed to improving health and increasing access to quality health solutions worldwide. Our employees are at the core of our success, with colleagues in over 80 countries delivering the world's largest medicine cabinet to 200 million people every day. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of products and solutions for patients, and we've built a promising pipeline centered around our core therapeutic areas which include neuroscience, immunology, and immuno-oncology.  We are continually developing patient-centric solutions and significantly growing both our generic, biosimilar, and innovative medicines business through investment in research and development, marketing, business development and innovation. This is how we improve health and enable people to live better, healthier lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

 

This position will be based in the US (W. Chester, or PA, Parsippany, NJ) or Tel-Aviv, Israel

The opportunity

The Vice President will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Global Late Phase Clinical Development and manage a team of physicians and scientists. This is a critical role within the company, having a significant impact in defining the clinical development strategy at a high level. The Vice President will be the Therapeutic Head for Immunology and other relevant franchises and is responsible for providing scientific/clinical and product development leadership and support for development programs. The VP will need to identify opportunities for development via internal evaluations and via business development collaborations to build a portfolio which addresses unmet needs in Immunology.

 

The individual will provide leadership and guidance throughout the process and have considerable regulatory knowledge to ensure that the development programs meet expectations of the US FDA or other applicable regulatory bodies. You will identify and establish relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and will facilitate close collaborations with these KOLs and Teva’s Clinical, Commercial and Medical Affairs groups. You will have significant leadership responsibilities, will be an essential member of the senior management team and lead the cross functional teams to develop the overall development strategy for the franchises and to drive execution to deliver the portfolio. You will need to provide leadership to motivate, retain and develop the team of the direct reports.

Responsibilities

Work with your Strategic Pipeline Lead (SPL) to develop the Clinical Development Immunology strategy of identifying opportunities for development that address unmet needs.   

 

Interface and maintain strong relationships with KOLs in the relevant therapeutic areas and regulatory bodies to ensure optimal development of the portfolio.

 

Oversee Clinical Leaders and/or Clinical Project Physicians in Phase 2 or 3 activities in protocol development, study execution and interpretation of results.

 

Manage a global group of up to approximately ten physicians and scientists in clinical drug development and provide leadership and guidance to them and their teams to ensure optimal development of products in the portfolio and alignment with the senior project leaders.

 

As part of the SVP’s leadership Team, participates in go/no go decisions on the pipeline and key decisions in the present and future.

 

Work in close collaboration and align development activities with the Commercial and MA functions including communication of development plans and results to physicians, payors, sales and marketing teams, MSLs, etc.  Provide evaluations and recommendations of BD opportunities.

 

Support development of the commercial strategy for compounds in late phase clinical development and attend commercial meetings/activities and provide clinical support to current and future commercialized products.

 

Work closely with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance in development of clinical plans that meet both regulatory and commercial needs.

 

Interface effectively with other Innovative Medicines R&D functions and other departments, including Clinical Operations and Biometrics in design and conduct of the clinical programs.

 

Create and maintain a positive and productive work environment and exhibit exceptional leadership capabilities by creating trust and respect within Immunology, other colleagues within Teva, as well as externally.

Your experience and qualifications

MD, DO or PhD.

 

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in clinical development function within a biotech or pharmaceutical company.

 

Specialized knowledge and experience in Immunology, specifical