Senior Director Biosimilar Strategy - Remote

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

Teva’s US Biosimilar business unit has 4 approved biosimilars and plans to launch 5 by 2027.  The department is expected to contribute more than $1B in cumulative revenue by 2030.  We are searching for a high energy, self-motivated individual that is looking to build a department.  This individual will help create future biosimilar market strategy by helping to building creative operational delivery systems for Teva’s biosimilars.  Examples include private label operations, co-manufacturing, off shore transfers and TPIG collaboration.  In addition, this person will be the point person for biosimilar business development opportunities, working closely with the Business Development department. This person will have an immediate impact on our productivity by streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing program management, and communicating objectives to our teams. The ideal candidate needs to have proven success in cross functional departments within the pharmaceutical industry.  Currently there is one direct report, however the opportunity exists to build a team based on strategic decisions and workload associated with building the department.

 

This Senior Director must have strong relationships and communication skills as they will interact with senior leaders within the organization engaging in a variety of Teva-specific and industry-related topics.

How you’ll spend your day

• Assist in translating strategic goals into actionable plans and initiatives
• Develop and implement strategic plans for biosimilar products, including market assessment, competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and market access
• Assist with in-depth market research to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the biosimilar landscape. Analyze market dynamics, customer needs, and regulatory requirements to inform strategic decision-making
• Stay updated on regulatory guidelines and requirements related to biosimilars. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines in all strategic initiatives and activities
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, regulatory affairs, marketing, sales, and finance, to drive alignment and execution of biosimilar strategy initiatives
• Monitor competitor activities and industry trends to identify potential threats and opportunities. Develop strategies to maintain competitive advantage in the biosimilar market
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, payers, policymakers, and patient advocacy groups. Represent the company in external meetings, conferences, and industry events
• Provide strategic input and support for the commercialization of biosimilar products, including launch planning, market access, and promotional activities
• Assess risks associated with biosimilar strategy initiatives and develop mitigation plans to address potential challenges
• Collaboration with Business Development department to assess additional biosimilars for the US Market

Your experience and qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, life sciences, etc.). Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, etc.) preferred

 

Experience Required:

• A minimum of 10 years pharmaceutical industry experience
• Expert knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and biosimilar market
• Proven experience in a strategic planning, project management, or executive support role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and processes related to biosimilars is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret comple